As we do every year during Lent we focus our learning around the season and prepare our hearts & minds for our Risen Lord. Here is some of what we have planned:
Family Activities-
Morning Read Aloud- Alternate between A Life of Our Lord for Children by Marigold Hunt & An Illustrated Catechism by Inos Biffi
Family Read Aloud- The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
Science/Nature Study-Grow bulbs and grass seed in Easter baskets- Contrast the dead looking bulbs & seeds with Christ’s death and the flowers and grass with Christ’s resurrection. Record growth in nature journals.
Bird Study- Put out feeders and record birds spotted. Research different feed for different to attract different birds. Research what is needed to make our yard a welcoming habitat for birds. Hang birdhouses before spring.
Butterflies-Order Painted Lady Caterpillars & Pavilion. (Order Feb. 24 for Easter transformation.) Study metamorphosis. Visit the Butterfly Pavilion. Research what is needed to make our yard a welcoming habitat for butterflies.
Family Project-Create a Rosary Prayer Book-(Religion, History, Grammar, Handwriting, Copy work, Art, Picture Study, Latin, Math for the Littles) – Using the Magnificat Rosary Note Cards & a scrapbook to create a Rosary Prayer Book to be used by the family.
Copy work for the Rosary Book-
Rosie- Apostle’s Creed, Hail Mary, Concluding Prayer
Galadriel- Our Father, Doxology- English & Latin, Hail Holy Queen
Eowyn- Fatima Prayer
Picture Study- Rosary Note Cards, Stations of the Cross
Art- Rosary Prayer Book, Nature Journals
Music Appreciation-Lingua Angelica, Women in Chant, Chant from the Hermitage, Chant
Poetry- A Child’s Wish by Abram J. Ryan
Geography-Footprint of God Videos (History& Catechesis), Drive Thru History; Rome If You Want To (History)
Study maps of the Holy Land, Ancient Rome & Greece
Special Devotions-Family Rosary, Friday Stations of the Cross, Our Lady of Lourdes Indulgence, St. Valentine’s Day Tea
Field Trips- Lourdes Marian Center & Lourdes Story time, The Butterfly Pavilion, Little Flower’s Stations of the Cross, Visit the Community of the Beatitudes to learn about our Jewish Roots (Call to schedule.)
Foreign Language- Prima Latina, Lingua Angelica
Directed Reading/Narration-
Rosie- Victory on the Walls by Frieda C. Hyman
Written Narration- D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
Galadriel- The First Christians with oral narrations
Eowyn-Phonics Pathways- Review Vowels with games.
Math-
Rosie- Mastering Mathematics
Galadriel- Mastering Mathematics
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