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BE BOLD WITH BRITTA

One of the interesting things I learned about Romero Britta, when I looked up his biography, is the fact that when he started painting he painted on scraps of cardboard and newspaper.  Britta’s optimistic, fun-loving approach to life is reflected … Continue reading

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CARS

The poem, “ Children Learn What They Live,” by Dorothy Law Nolte is such a powerful lesson for anyone who touches the lives of children.   We used words in the poem for towns on our map.  This project, which uses … Continue reading

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SYMBOLS OF LENT BOX

This Lenten project is a little box that we can use to open discussion and explain some of the symbols from the Passion story.  The box can be used during Lent to put money for an offering at mass on … Continue reading

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HOLY FAMILY CUBE

This little cube stable is just the right size for the 2” Holy Family.  I also used these Mo Manning digital stamps for the “ Pop-up Nativity,”  3rd grade project.  The digital stamps are so convenient because you can size … Continue reading

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CROSSES OF GOLGOTHA

Our project reminds us of the three crosses standing in a place called Golgotha.   And of the extreme suffering Jesus endured to give us a chance to one day be with Him in Heaven.  Our project called, “A Place Called … Continue reading

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TISSUE PAPER PAINTING

This tri-panel Silhouette has a tissue painted background.  Water is brushed over colored tissue paper and then removed.   We used torn pieces of tissue paper, rather than cut squares, to give the painting a sunset appearance.  This project was so … Continue reading

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PRAYING HANDS

This is a nice Thanksgiving mobile.  I have used the words, Faith, Family, Friends and Freedom on the hands, but there are many other words to express special thoughts.  What better way of showing thanks than with praying hands.  This … Continue reading

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