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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