Posted in English Resources

Great Books for Great Minds

I’d like to share a small taste of the fruit of all that love of literature with just a few of my top recommendations for each age group.

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Faustina: A Saint's Story for Children
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St. Faustina: A Saint’s Story for Children

The mercy of God is an endless ocean ready to flood our hearts and sweep away our sins. St. Faustina, is an exemplary model of trust in the mercy of God.

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Posted in 1st grade 2nd grade Kindergarten Preschool Religion Resources

Saint Sayings About the Eucharist

Introduce young children to famous saints and what they had to say about the Eucharist with either the Saint Sayings About the Eucharist picture book or coloring book.

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Posted in Book Reviews Math Science

Learn About Remarkable Women Who Loved Math and Space

Learn about two great books to inspire girls who love math and science.

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Learning the Building Blocks of Faith

Two of my favorite resources for teaching the Catholic faith to children are Catechism of the Seven Sacraments and The Holy Mass, both part of the Building Blocks of Faith Series.

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Introduce Children to Cloistered Life

Invite your children into the cloister of a Dominican convent with Sister Clare Gets Ready for Prayer! Captivate the hearts of your children with this charming story as they help a contemplative cloistered nun prepare for prayer.

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Posted in Book Reviews English

Learn the Stories Behind Your Favorite Children’s Books

The Stories Behind the Stories: The Remarkable True Tales Behind Your Favorite Children’s Books by Danielle Higley offers a fascinating look at the authors and circumstances that combined to create some of the most beloved works of children’s literature.

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Look and Learn Words for Catholic Kids

Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids is a book that can help everyone in a family learn about the names of Catholic people, objects, and ideas, while also fostering conversation about the faith.

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Posted in 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Book Reviews English High School Religion

A Catholic Guide to Narnia

Is reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis part of your educational plan for this year? If so, you will want to pick up a guide to A Catholic Guide to Narnia: Questions and Activities for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

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Portrait of the Son

Portrait of the Son: A Tale of Love by Josephine Nobisso is a follow-up to her much-loved picture books The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith and Take it to the Queen: A Tale of Hope. Anyone who enjoyed those stories will want to add this one to their collection.

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