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29 Eylül 2012 Cumartesi

Gospel for the Mass: 9/23/12- Mark 9:30-37

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Crafty Crafters: Noah's Ark Craft

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So how crafty are you?

What is your favorite religious craft you make for the Bible story “Noah’s Ark”?

Here is a craft you can make using paper plates:

Introduce craft: Who built the ark? Noah. What happened in the story?

Noah’s Ark Craft- directions and pictures

To show the 40 days and 40 nights of rain, have the wheel with the rain showing. Turn the wheel again to see the sign that God did that promised that He would never flood the whole Earth again.

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Gospel for the Mass: 9/30/12- Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

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What will you do the first day of classes? (9/9/12)

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Are you ready for CCD to begin? Are you ready to start homeschooling your children? Your first day of classes will start soon. What do you plan to do?

Organization is key to keep students attentive and to keep discipline problems down to the minimum. Remember to have a list of what you will do. Things can become hectic at times and you do not want to forget to do something that needs to be done the first day of classes.

This is what I plan on doing with my first grade CCD class:

Welcome- Greet each student and parent. Introduce yourself and welcome them to class. Ask the students to find a seat at the table. While they are doing so give each parent an Introductory Letter to Parents to provide them with information of what is expected in the classroom and what the children will be doing during the year. Tell parents that they are welcome to stay and join our classroom.

Class Contact List- Have the parents fill out a Class Contact List to obtain information that can help aid the catechist to understand their child’s needs and how to contact them.

Names- Have name tags where each student is going to sit and help students find their seats. After all students have found their seats have them introduce themselves to the class. Introduce game: How well do you know everyone in class? Directions: I will stand behind a student’s chair and say, “Who am I?” and the class must name that student. Stand behind a student and say, “Who am I?

Attendance- Fill out the CCD Attendance Sheet and place in classroom tray for DRE. Fill out the classroom attendance sheet that is in my binder.

Classroom Activities- Go over classroom activities with students so they will know what they will be doing for the year.

• We Know Our Prayers- My students are given 5 prayers (Sign of the Cross, Grace Before Meals, Glory Be, Hail Mary, and Our Father) to do by the end of the school year. Each prayer the student completes, they will be able to pick a prize from the prize bag (show prize bag).

• Take Home Sheets- At the end of every class each student will be given a Take Home Sheet for their parents to go over with them to review what we did in class. Parents need to help their child fill this out and bring back to class the following week. Students that complete their homework and bring it back to class will be able to play HOMEWORKOPOLY.

• Take Home Tests- We also have 4 take home tests during the year. Parents will need to help their child study, fill out the test, and return it to class. Students that bring back their completed test will be able to play HOMEWORKOPOLY.

• Homeworkopoly- (Hold up game and show students) In order for a student to play HOMEWORKOPOLY, he or she must complete their homework and hand it in to the teacher on time. This is how the student moves around the game board and win prizes from the prize bag. If the student does not have their homework finished, they do not get their chance to roll the dice and move for the day.

Classroom Behavior Expectations- Go over the Classroom Behavior Expectations and post the classroom rules after we have gone over them in a place where all students can see them.

Prayer Activity- Teach the students how to do the Sign of the Cross. Practice. Then have students make Sign of the Cross Necklace.

Celebrating the Mass Lesson- People and Liturgical Objects at Mass

There are many people working together to celebrate Mass. We combine many voices and talents to make each Mass special. We have all seen men, women and some children help during Mass. These are usually people who have volunteered to read the readings, psalms, and help with other parts of the Mass on a more or less regular basis. At many parishes, these volunteers take turns, rotating during the course of a week or month so everyone has a chance.

Who are these people? What do we call them? What are their job responsibilities?

Show each People at Church Cards to the students and have them identify the person(s) and what they do. (Altar Servers, Cantor, Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeter/Usher, Lector, Musicians, Priest).

If the students need help:

*Give them a clue such as saying out loud the first syllable of the word.

*You can lay all the pictures out and ask a question from the lesson. Have the students point to the person(s) and say what they are called. Have them repeat the word after you say it if necessary.

There are also several items use using during Mass. We used certain items during Mass to remind us of the holiness of the celebration. Can you name some of them? What do we do with these?

Show Liturgical Objects Used as Mass cards to the students and have them identify the object. (Only show pew, stoup, and altar.) Discuss what each object is and what we do with them.

If the students need help:

*Give them a clue such as saying out loud the first syllable of the word.

*You can lay all the pictures out and ask a question from the lesson. Have the students point to the object and say the word. Have them repeat the word after you say it if necessary.

Celebrating the Mass Activity- Introduce activity: What do we see in a church

thatresourcesite.com- Church Tour Worksheet 1
Take your child on the tour of your church. It can easily be arranged with your sacristan or priest. Many CCD Religious Education programs offer this once a year to children as well. Print out this sheet. As you go on your tour, mark the things you see on the way. This works especially well with a clipboard and pencil. Feedback from my CCD students was quite positive and they felt like they were on a treasure hunt while they did this activity on our tour. BTW - Don't forget to ask to see the bell tower if you have one. It's always a favorite with the children.

Or

Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet #1- chalice, ciborium, altar, stoup, pew

Lesson Plan- Church & Respect and go over vocabulary words with students. Read story dltk-bible.com- Church and Respect. Note: When I read the story to the students I usually sit in the chair in the corner by the board and have the students sit on the floor in front of me. After the students have answered the questions about the story, I have them go back to their seats to continue with what is on the lesson plan (activity, craft, game, puzzles/worksheets, etc.)

Craft- Introduce craft: Where do we come to worship on Sunday?

Make a church- The Church Is God’s House (Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doerfler Dall, page 8)

Mini Book- Introduce Mini Book: How are we supposed to behave in church?

dltk-bible.com- Manners In Church (worksheet)

Mini Book- I Will Behave In Church coloring booklet (I made the worksheet above into a booklet for my students)

Have students read the mini book out loud in class by taking turns (each read a page) and take home to read to their parents. Students can also color mini book.

Game- Introduce game: How are we supposed to behave in church?

What ever happened to good manners at church? (file folder game)

Puzzles & Worksheets- While students are doing puzzles/worksheets, etc. they may say a prayer. Students are asked to recite 5 prayers by the end of the year. A “We Know Our Prayers” chart is on the bulletin board. If the student can recite the prayer correctly, write the date on the chart, and they get to pick a prize from the prize bag.

pflaum.com- I Know the Sign of the Cross (worksheet)

Homework- Give each student a The Church is God’s House Take Home Sheet for their parents to go over with them to review what we have done in class. Parents need to help their child fill this out and bring back to class the following week. Students that complete their homework and bring it back to class will be able to play Homeworkopoly. Each Sunday the students make a mini story book and/or story wheel in class. Students need to read these to their parents (or the parents read to them) the mini book and/or story wheel for homework.

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Crafty Crafters: Moses in the Bulrushes (Stand Up Crocodile)

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So how crafty are you?

What is your favorite craft you make for Moses in the Bulrushes?

Introduce craft: What is in the Nile River that could have eaten baby Moses? A crocodile.

storyplace.org- Stand Up Crocodile
(for my little ones I cut out the mouth part prior to class)
*You can also make a template and draw the crocodile and eyes on a piece of green construction paper. Cut out and color. Use googly eyes for that added touch.

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28 Eylül 2012 Cuma

Gospel for the Mass: 10/7/12- Mark 10:2-12 or 10:2-16

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Mark 10:2-12 or 10:2-16

Activities

catholicmom.com- Click on the month. Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

Theresa at catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com will post a link to an activity sheet that coordinates with the Catholic Mass. There will be pictures and activities each week to help little kids understand and appreciate the Mass. Most weeks, she will also highlight a Saint whose feast day falls within that week or a liturgical symbol they can watch for at Mass.

sadlierreligion.com- Scroll down to Gospel Reflection, Discussion Questions for the Gospel, and Proclaiming Faith Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

silk.net/RelEd/- Resources For Catholic Educators (Mark 10:2-16)

mssscrafts.com- Jesus Loves the Children with tons of resources for illustrating the story, coloring pages/activity sheets, crafts, and songs.

sermons4kids.com- What God Has Joined Together object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Let the Children Come object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles

sermons4kids.com- They Are Precious In His Sight object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes

calvarycurriculum.com- Jesus and the Children #200 lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

word-sunday.com- Mia and Sherie Try To Be Friendly lesson

childrensermons.com- Upside Down object lesson

kidsclubs4jesus.com- Jesus Loves Children lesson with puzzles, coloring sheet, Bible readings, questions, memory verses, key points, object lesson, drama, puppets, etc. (These files are set up and formatted so that they can be easily made into weekly booklets for your children's ministry, youth ministry, etc., with 4 sheets of legal paper and two staples).

The Catholic Toolbox- J is for Jesus Pre K – K lesson plan which consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Jesus and the Children

sermons4kids.com- Mark 10:16

christianpreschoolpreintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Coloring Pages (3 to choose from)

Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Let The Children Come group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- They Are Precious In His Sight group activities (crafts)

Jesus & the Children- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 47 & 48.)

reschooleducation.com- Jesus Loves Me Plate

kidssundayschool.com- Bee Thumb-body with Jesus- A craft that reminds kids that they're someone special with Jesus.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Heart Sequence- This is a Size sequence in which children arrange the hearts in order of smallest to largest. Once in order it will spell out the words to the song "Jesus Loves Me". Sing the song with your child when it's completed. (Scroll down to this craft.)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me (mini book)- Children can take home this little mini book with the words to the song "Jesus Loves Me" Print in Color or Black and White and hand to children on their way out the door, encouraging them to share with their parents. (Scroll down to this.)

dltk-teach.com- Life of Jesus (mini book)

Games

sermons4kids.com- Let The Children Come group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- They Are Precious In His Sight group activities (games)

books.google.com- Do You Measure Up? (Jesus is Love) The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 126.

kidssundayschool.com- Chair For A Crown

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Tic-Tac-Toe

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Bingo

filefolderfun.com- Heart file folder games- These would be perfect to keep around the area for when children first arrive, or are waiting to be picked up. If you run an all day daycare, these work wonderfully for center time activities.

Puzzles

sermons4kids.com- Maze

sermons4kids.com-Dot To Dot

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Heart Puzzles

Jesus Blesses Little Children (find the hidden in the picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World by Linda Standke, page 25.

Smile, Jesus Loves You! (draw a smile on the face) page 67, Jesus Loves the Children (color the picture) page 112, Jesus Blesses Little Children (find the hidden picture) page 113, Jesus Loves Me (use the code to color the picture) page 132, - Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK – K

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyedwards.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Shape

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

joanyedwards.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- ABC Order

sermons4kids.com- Alphabet Soup

Quizzes

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sermons4kids.com- Fill In The Blanks

Class 9/16/12

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This is what I plan on doing with my first grade CCD class:

Review & Introduce-

• Review- Sign of the Cross

• Review- Last week’s Take Home Sheet

• Review- People at Mass using People at Church Cards

• Review- Liturgical Objects at Mass (pew, stoup, altar) using Liturgical Objects Used at Mass Cards

• Introduce- new objects using cards (chalice, ciborium, Body of Christ, Blood of Christ)

Prayer Activity- Introduce prayer activity: How do we set a table?

Grace Before Meals 3-D Picture- Students make a placemat any way they like using a large piece of construction paper 18 X 12”and other craft supplies. Then glue a napkin, silverware, plate, and a plastic cup on it like a place setting.

*After my students make their placemats I asked them, “How do we set a table?” We then do it slowly step-by-step making the craft (I have the students glue the prayer on the plate later) so hopefully they can help out at home setting the table.

I then say to my students: Do any of you say “grace” or thank God before you eat your meals? Do any of you have a “standard” grace you say at home? (Give a few examples.) Why do we say grace? Is it important? Why? Sometimes we can easily forget to thank the Lord for all He has given to us and a great way to remember is to always pray to Him to thank Him for the food He gives us to eat each day. We have lots to be thankful for. Let’s not forget to say thank you to God.

Do you know Grace Before Meals? Have the students glue the prayer on the plate. Teach the students how to do Grace Before Meals. Practice.

Celebrating the Mass Lesson- Entering the Church

Celebrating the Mass Activities-

Game- What Should You Do Game

Craft- Make a prayer book.

My Prayer Book

Directions- Print out the three pages of prayers. Fold pages in half and cut into 2 equal pieces. Students pick a color of construction paper. Have them fold the construction paper in half. Students then put prayer pages in order and put inside book. Students staple book together. Students write “My Prayer Book” on the front and their name. Students then can decorate their book any way they like.

Lesson Plan- Creation and go over vocabulary words with students. Read story: “How the World Began” The Usborne Children's Bible by Heather Amery and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today. Note: When I read the story to the students I usually sit in the chair in the corner by the board and have the students sit on the floor in front of me. After the students have answered the questions about the story, I have them go back to their seats to continue with what is on the lesson plan (activity, craft, game, puzzles/worksheets, etc.).

Craft- Introduce craft: What did God make? This wheel should help you remember what God made.

(There are 7 different views to this Story Wheel that represent the seven days of creation.)

Creation Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 5 & 6. *Click on Excerpt and go to page 5 & 6.

Story- Sit in the chair in the corner by the board and have the students sit on the floor in front of you and read, “All Things Bright and Beautiful” by Ashley Bryan

Mini Book-

Creation (Bible Stories from A to Z by Mary Murray, page 16 & 17)

Have students read the mini book out loud in class by taking turns (each read a page) and take home to read to their parents. Students can also color mini book.

Game- Introduce game: What did God make? This game should help you remember what God made.

What God Made Bingo

Directions- Students play regular bingo, but with pictures. The first one who gets three in a row (up, down, across, or diagonal) on their bingo card first, wins. Each student picks a picture card from the bag and tells whether or not God made it.

Or

What did God Make? (File Folder Game)- Identify whether or not God made it as you work around the board. The first player to FINISH wins.

Puzzles & Worksheets- While students are doing puzzles/worksheets, etc. they may say a prayer. Students are asked to recite 5 prayers by the end of the year. A “We Know Our Prayers” chart is on the bulletin board. If the student can recite the prayer correctly, write the date on the chart, and they get to pick a prize from the prize bag.

Grace Before Meals Handwriting Sheet

Homework- Give each student a Creation Take Home Sheet for their parents to go over with them to review what we have done in class. Students can use the Creation Story Wheel to help them fill out the Take Home Sheet. Parents need to help their child fill this out and bring back to class the following week. Students that complete their homework and bring it back to class will be able to play Homeworkopoly. Each Sunday the students make a mini story book and/or story wheel in class. Students need to read these to their parents (or the parents read to them) the mini book and/or story wheel for homework.

What will you do in your classroom or home? Please comment so I can add the link to your blog to this post. We would love to see what you do!