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Every week, my Pre-K class focuses on one letter. I teach four and five year olds. We come up with words that begin with that sound, practice writing it, do Show-and-Tell, play games, sing songs, etc. We also do a religion arts and crafts project that begins with the letter we are working with. An example is that for letter Nn week, the students made "Nuns" out of paper bags, construction paper, and other craft items. Currently we are on letter Ss and the students learned what saints and and they chose a saint to add to their craft we made as a class. I found names of saints for the students in my class who had the same name as my saints as an option, and of course those students ended up choosing that same named saint. Incorporating crafts with religion really gets the students excited at this age about their faith in God because it is is developmentally appropriate for them.

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In the spring we learn about plants, and include the Shamrock around St Patricks Day.  We learn about God as three parts but one God.

This year for International night we are doing Egypt and will include the story of Moses in our presentation. Last year we learned about Bulgaria and incorporated icons.

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Stations of the Cross (Lent Lesson Plan)

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Stations of the Cross (Lent Lesson Plan)

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My kindergarten class attends Stations of the Cross every Tuesday with the rest of the school.

As an introduction to the Stations, I read them each station and assigned acting parts to each student (one Pilate, two guards, one Jesus, one Mary, one Simon, one Veronica, three crying women and the rest were onlookers or desciples). They knew to be somber and serious, as it was something that I stressed. We then re-enacted every Station like a play.

Afterward, the children created a mini booklet (downloaded from reallifeathome.com) in which they had to color and sequence each page according to each Station of the Cross.

To recap at the end of the lesson, I had each student tell me one Station of the Cross (I have 14 students so this worked out perfectly).

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Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: Printable Stations of the Cross for Kids Post Preview: This post contains a free printable drawing and writing packet to help children experience Stations of the Cross in a different way than usual. The post also includes resources for Stations of the Cross for kids.
Yesterday, I shared a simple 14 Stations of the Cross List free printable and said that it was part of another project that I had been working on. Today I am sharing the rest of that packet. Modeled after the Mysteries of the Rosary Draw and Write Activity Packet, I am now offering a free Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity Packet.
Wait. You might, of course, wonder why I shared one page from it yesterday for free if the whole thing is free anyway. This 39-page packet is free to email subscribers (although you can unsubscribe right away, if you want). There is also an option to buy it very inexpensively. However, the one page list printable is a free instant download for everyone.
Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: Free Printable Stations of the Cross for Kids

This Stations of the Cross Activity for kids is a way for them to think on the Stations of the Cross in a different way than they might normally. It can give them a very hands on way to explore and express each Station.

When I initially planned to make this type of Stations of the Cross for kids, I came up with my formatting idea and then planned a small printable packet. However, as I thought more, I came up with a couple of variations on this. What I was left with ended up being a 39-page packet that features three variations.

I know that 39 pages can seem like a lot, but know that you'll pick just one variation to print and use. Of course, you can use as many as you want. But, it really only makes sense for each child to do only one of the variations. This means that the most each child will have in their packet will be 16 pages. There is also an option that involves only printing eight pages, however.
Consider a Longer Time Frame for Using This
A Couple of Important Suggestions for Using this Stations of the Cross for Kids Activity Packet
Don't Limit Yourself When it Comes to Art Supplies
No matter which version you decide to use, please consider this to be an ongoing project for your children or students. Most kids (and adults!) would find it difficult to sit down in one session and draw all of these. This would be a wonderful project to work on over a period of time and then compile into a book at the end.
Some possible drawing materials might include:
If you want to give options, you might let students pick the art medium of their choice. Depending on the medium, this could become either a very realistic drawing or something much more interpretive or abstract.

Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: The Beginning of the Packet

The packet begins with a terms of use and credits page. Please be sure to read through this. By downloading it and using it, you are agreeing to abide by the terms of use.

There is a full sized cover page that can be colored in. This is the cover page that you will use for either version one or version two. Of course, you can also skip having a cover page, if you prefer.

The next page is the Stations of the Cross List. You may include this in a booklet that you make with your children or students or you may leave it out. That's up to you. ( If you only want that page, however, you can get it here as an instant download.)

Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: Version One

This is the version that comes directly after the pages mentioned above. Each Station of the Cross has its own full page. Each page gives the directions to draw that particular Station of the Cross and then to write what happened at that Station.

For example, the first page says, "Draw a picture of the first Station of the Cross. Under your picture, write what happened at this Station of the Cross."

In version one, each page features a cross at the top of the page which can also be colored in.

Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: Version Two

Version two of this Draw and Write activity comes directly after the version one pages.

Just like the first version, these pages are also full-sized and have all of the same features and wording as version one.

I made this version for younger students or students who might be apt to just stare at the page and be unsure of what to draw. On each of the pages of version two, there is a small simple picture that depicts that particular Station of the Cross. Students may then use that as inspiration, if they want or need to.

Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: Version Three
The free printable packet is available farther down in the post. But, in the mean time, don't miss some Lenten resources listed first.
Version three comes right after the version two pages. Version three is identical to version one, except that each page is just a half-sheet of paper. This is ideal for using less paper or for students who might be intimidated by the larger drawing areas of versions one and two.
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Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: Printable Stations of the Cross for Kids

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Draw and Write Stations of the Cross Activity: a printable Stations of the Cross for kids to experience this important prayer and meditation in a whole new way. This free 39-page Stations of the Cross printable comes with three versions to best suit your needs.

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This week, my students and I were working on identifying the parts of a story.

Together, we read the Easter Story and identified the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

I then had students go back to their seats and draw a picture of their favorite part of the Easter Story. They would then tell me if their favorite part was in the beginning, the middle, or the end.

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PreK 4 Lesson Plan

Integrating Faith in the classroom

St. Mary’s School Bryantown

The above pictures are examples of using faith based learning in our classroom.  The first picture is a picture of two of our bible dress-up outfits for when we need a king and characters like Moses or Noah.  The second is our “Prayer  Corner” where we have a prayer chair for when the students need some time with Jesus to praise him or to reflect on their feelings or behavior.  It is not a punishment but a way to teach them to spend time with Jesus.  The last picture is a picture of our learning about the death of Lazarus.  After learning about Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, we learned the story of Jesus bringing Lazarus back to life (John 11:1-44).

The story of Zacchaeus  (Luke 19:1-10)

PK.01.06  State that Jesus is:  true God and true man, Son of God, and son of Mary.

PK.01.07  Retell stories about important moments in the life of Christ.

PK.02.03  Identify the Bible as the book that contains the four gospels- important books where we learn about Jesus.

PK.10.04  State that Jesus taught us to care for other people.

PK. 12.04  Understand that Jesus showed concern for all people, especially those in need.

PK.14.01  Realize that Jesus asks us to share the Good News of Jesus’ love for us with our family, friends, and neighbors.

PK 14.03 Recognize that Jesus wants us to help our family and friends.

OBJECTIVE:  SWBAT  identify who Luke is from prior knowledge, listen to the story of Zaccheaus and discuss his job, his personality, his character, learn a song about Zaccheaus, and learn to be kind to others even when they don’t deserve it.

Needed:  The Beginner’s Bible Page 413-417,  scissors, glue sticks, crayons, paper towel rolls for each child, copy of Zaccheaus, and green paper for the top of the tree, and Zaccheaus song from WEE SING Bible Songs.

Begin by introducing the story as a story of Luke.  Use prior knowledge of who Luke is how this story is in the New Testament.  The children’s prior knowledge of the New Testament is that they are all stories about the life and death of Jesus.

Read the story and discuss or add as needed.  Then teach the song.

Zaccheaus

Zaccheaus was a wee little man,

A wee little man was he,

He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see,

And as the Savior walked his way,

He looked up in the tree,

and he said, Zaccheaus, you come down,

For I’m going to your house today,

I’m going to your house today.

Craft

Color the paper towel for the trunk of the tree, trace, color, and cut the tree leaves, paste on the leaves and Zaccheaus.

Conclusion/exit:  The children can sing the song while playing with the tree puppet and then retell the story at home.

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Truth: God’s Not Finished with Me Yet

Key Verse: God began a good work in you. And he will continue until it is finished. Philippians 1:6 ICB

Talking Points:

1. God made us special, according to his plan. What is one special thing about you?

2. God isn’t finished with us yet. He will continue to work on us our whole lives like an artist works on a painting until the masterpiece is done. How are we as God’s creation like a painting?

3. God will work in us until we become the most beautiful version of ourselves we can be. If God is working so hard to make us this special, why do you think it’s important to not compare ourselves to others?

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It can often seem like our preschoolers aren't yet ready to understand big faith concepts but I have come to learn that planting simple seeds in the soil of their hearts will yield big fruit as they grow in greater understanding of God's truth.

Our friend Max Lucado offers kids simple faith lessons through his series, Hermie the Common Caterpillar. If you are looking for a way to begin talking with your little ones about faith, start with these lessons to open their hearts and minds to the Truth.

3 Simple Faith Lessons for Preschoolers
Truth: God's Not Finished with Me Yet
Key Verse: God began a good work in you. And he will continue until it is finished. Philippians 1:6 ICB
Talking Points:

1. God made us special, according to his plan. What is one special thing about you?

2. God isn't finished with us yet. He will continue to work on us our whole lives like an artist works on a painting until the masterpiece is done. How are we as God's creation like a painting?

3. God will work in us until we become the most beautiful version of ourselves we can be. If God is working so hard to make us this special, why do you think it's important to not compare ourselves to others?

For more tools to talk with your children about being uniquely created by God, watch Hermie, Episode 1 and check out the companion curriculum.
Truth: God is Always with Us
Key Verse: Be strong and brave. So don't be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ICB
Talking Points:

1. We can be brave because God is always with us. Can you think of a time you needed to be brave?

2. There are many Bible stories that show us how God helped people to not be afraid. What are some of those stories?

3. God is always near but it can be hard to remember that in the middle of a scary or uncomfortable moment. What can we do in those situations to remind ourselves that God is with us?

For more tools to talk with your children about God's protection, watch Hermie, Episode 3 and check out the companion curriculum.
Truth: God Hears Us When We Pray
Key Verse: Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 ICB
Talking Points:

1. God is always near and ready to listen to our prayers. When do you usually pray to God?

2. Talking to God in prayer is like talking to a friend, which means we can pray to him any time. What are some things you can pray to God about throughout the day?

3. Because God promises to always be near and always hear our prayers, we can trust him to take care of all of our needs. What are you trusting God for right now?

For more tools to talk with your children about prayer, watch Hermie, Episode 8 and check out the companion curriculum (coming soon).
What are the simple faith lessons you are teaching the preschoolers in your life?
Jess Wolstenholm is founder of Gather & Grow and the Bloomtown Faith Family Devotion Podcast. Jess became passionate about developing simple faith tools when she began to navigate the spiritual development of her own young children. She launched Gather & Grow following the loss of her mom to pancreatic cancer in 2012. Since, she's focused on continuing the legacy of faith started by her wonderfully imperfect parents. Author of The Pregnancy and Baby Companion books, Jess contributes articles and resources about family and faith to Tommy Nelson, JellyTelly and The Huffington Post. When she isn't writing, you can find Jess teaching kids at her home church or taking notes for the school PTO. She lives outside Nashville, Tennessee with her amazing husband, Dave and their two miracles, Hope (9) and Joshua (6).

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3 Simple Faith Lessons for Preschoolers - Tommy Nelson

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It can often seem like our preschoolers aren't yet ready to understand big faith concepts but I have come to learn that planting simple seeds in the soil of their hearts will yield big fruit as they grow in greater understanding of God's truth.

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During Lent, Pre-K3 students learned about the 3 practices: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. During one of our morning meetings, we discussed different times we can pray. Students took turns sharing their thoughts. We then went to the table and colored the prayer wheel craft that reminded us that we can pray before bed, while doing chores, while playing, and before we eat.

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The Creation Story: God Made a Colorful World (St. Jane de Chantal Pre-K)

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The Creation Story: God Made a Colorful World (St. Jane de Chantal Pre-K)

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We read the Creation story, discussing the many beautiful things that God created in the first six days.  The students then sort picture cards in many different ways, grouping them by color, by category (animal, land, vegetation), etc.  Then the children complete this booklet to review the color words that we have also been working on.  This lesson integrates religion with language arts (LA.P.1.19), and math (sorting and classifying objects (P.4.5).

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We read the Creation story as a whole and then I list the story of creation in order (days 1 thru 6). We use big sheets of construction paper to draw each piece, day by day, until it is finished. We have used paints and crayons for this project, and it always comes out to be a beautiful piece of really original art when we are done!

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Saint Elizabeth School
Junior Kindergarten

Standards
PK.01.03 Describe how God made all creation good.
PK.01.03 Describe how God made all creation good.
SC.P.1.4 Use a variety of “scientific tools” (balance scales, magnifying glasses, measuring cups, food coloring) to investigate the environment and to gather information.

-Read God's Creatures A-Z

-Students will go on a nature walk with a magnifying glass and observe God's creatures

-Create a list of creatures observed outside.

- Sing He's Got the Whole World In His Hands

- Small Group Craft- Have students create the Earth with finger paint.

-Independent play- Students will be given God's animals to play with and paper to draw the animals in their habitat!

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Visit the church to get ashes on Ash Wednesday and to look at the stained glass windows for inspiration for our project.

Make Lenten crosses. Children can cut on the already partially cut out crosses.   Teach the kids that the color purple, which we see much of during Lent, signifies suffering.  God gave so much for us and this is a season when we can give to Him.

Next have the children paint the white crosses with purple paint and tell them to think about what we can write on our cross to remind us of our promises to do more to help our parents or give up something as our own sacrifice.

Once the paint dries, add tissue paper to the crosses to make them resemble the stained glass windows in the church.

In small groups- ask the children what they will be doing for Lent and write it on the back of their cross. They then take this home to hang in their room or somewhere in the home to remind them of their Lenten promise.

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Creation: Circle Time ( 3 year old preschool)

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Creation: Circle Time ( 3 year old preschool)

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We began our lesson by reading the Creation Story. We then made a big list of all the things God created.  I then put out a large white paper and the children drew a picture of what their favorite thing was that God created.  The children then took turns telling us what they drew. We then hung the picture up in the classroom to remind us of all wonderful things God created.

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5 Senses/ God created us: Science/Literacy and Faith integration -Prek

Whole group: Read story, “Five Senses” and show children’s song, “Five Senses on youtube.” Discuss with children how God created each of us and the many things we use our senses for. He made us each special and gave us all 5 senses to help us.

Small Group 1: Have children practice using 5 senses with hands-on activities (touching feathers, sandpaper, and other materials; smell vanilla, flowers, garlic; taste goldfish, sour patch kids, lemon juice; listen to different noises on youtube; turn lights off and on and talk about sight and what you can see)

Small group 2: Ask children to draw and dictate the answer to the question, “How did God make you special by giving you senses? God gave you 5 senses to…”

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Incorporates Practice Fine Motor Skills, Speaking Skills, and Listening Skills to Learn about God's creation of and love for Each Person

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Gina Pettine Our Lady of Victory Pre-K 4 Religion & Language Arts  In our religion program “I am Special” our unit was on thanking God for creating air.   Standards: PK.01.03 Describe how God made all creation good LA.P.2.4 Tell one thing that happens in a familiar story.  LA.P.2.5 Identify the b...

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Integrating Faith in Religion and Spanish 

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Integrating Faith in Religion and Spanish 

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Lesson plan integrating Social tudies and Religion