Saturday, December 22, 2012

Spelling and Vocabulary Worksheets





Do your students need help with spelling and vocabulary words? Try making some worksheets to review their spelling and vocabulary words. They are educational and fun too! Great to do for Bell Work.


FREE Spelling and Vocabulary Worksheet Generators:

schoolexpress.com- These worksheet generators allow you to create a variety of worksheets.

quickworksheets.net- Worksheet Generators (sign up for free to make worksheets)

superkids.com- Create your own printable scrambled word worksheets. Here's a fun tool to help with reading, vocabulary, and spelling. Simply enter the words you want scrambled, then click on the "Make My Worksheet" button!

superkids.com- Make your own printable hidden word puzzles using the SuperKids Wordsearch Puzzle Creator. Simply enter one word per line, and define the size of the letter grid you desire. Then click on the button beneath the list.

esl-kids.com- Create thousands of worksheets and printables for ESL kids' classes with the ESL-Kids worksheet generator.

discoveryeducation.com- Choose a type of puzzle from the list below and make your own puzzle online for classroom or home use.

toolsforeducators.com- Free tools for teaching - printable worksheets, classroom printables and on-line worksheet templates with images from Tools for Educators. Use these free worksheets to print, game makers, and programs for teachers to make and print teaching resources with pictures or classroom materials for kids. They are simple, but beautiful, versatile and powerful.

softschools.com- Make your own spelling worksheets.

tools.atozteacherstuff.com- Make your own printable worksheets.

worksheets.theteacherscorner.net- Free generators for you to use to make your own worksheets quick and easy: word search, crossword, word scrambles, match up, fill in the blank, etc.

worksheetplus.com- Free printable worksheets that provide spelling and vocabulary practice with an emphasis on root words. Answer keys included.





Sunday, December 16, 2012

Gospel for the Mass: 1/20/13- John 2:1-12








*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year C page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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John 2:1-12



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.

silk.net/RelEd/- Resources on the Sunday Readings

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

mssscrafts.com- Jesus Goes to a Wedding with tons of resources for illustrating the story, coloring pages/activity sheets, crafts, and songs

sermons4kids.com- Water into Wine object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes

sermons4kids.com- Saving Best for Last object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quizzes

sermons4kids.com- The Miracle Worker object lesson with group activities, puzzles, bulletin, quiz

calvarycurriculum.com- Jesus Turns Water Into Wine lesson #176 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Makes Water Into Wine lesson

childrensermons.com- Miracle in Cana object lesson

kidsclubs4jesus.com- Water to Wine 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).

childrensermons.com- Miracle in Cana object lesson

daniellesplace.com- Activities for Jesus Turns Water Into Wine

barnabasinchurches.org.uk- Wedding at Cana (Water into Wine) object lesson with craft

chemistry.about.com- Turning Water Into Wine demonstration

The Catholic Toolbox- Wedding at Cana Pre K – K lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of Matrimony Resources and Activities

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



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Jesus water into wine

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Turns Water Into Wine John 2:1-12

misslink.org- Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. John 2:5

misslink.org- Jesus turns water into wine



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Saving the Best for Last group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Miracle Worker group activities (crafts)

Turning Water Into Wine- A paper plate craft to show Jesus' first miracle. Start the wheel with the blue showing to represent water flowing from the jug. Slowly turn the back plate to change the blue water to red wine. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, page 42 & 43).

mssscrafts.com- Take One Jar


Have the children make a clay jar using air-hardening clay and take home. You can buy the clay or make it.

spoonful.com- No-Cook Dough
There is no cooking involved with this recipe. Suitable for either dying or painting, this dough has a distinctly homemade look when dry.

associatedcontent.com- Make Fast Drying Homemade Play Clay
Making clay is a good project to do with children. After the clay cools, the children can make a clay jar to take home.



Games

sermons4kids.com- Saving the Best for Last group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Miracle Worker group activities (crafts)

baptist-church.suite101.com- Pass the Jar & Water Water, Wine (scroll down to these 2 games)

books.google.com- Water Into Wine (Jesus' First Miracle)
A fun medium energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This fun and educational relay game will help your kids discover the wonder of Jesus' first miracle. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing, page 74).

highlightsteachers.com- Memory Game
Sharpen your students memory skills with this game made with plastic milk- or water-jug lids.



Wedding at Cana Game

Introduce game: What did Jesus say to the servants?

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.

Need:

6 clear plastic cups
water in 6 large container (bucket will do)
6 empty jars
red food coloring
6 chairs

Divide the class into 6 equal teams and have them line up behind a chair with a bucket of water sitting on it. Across the room have an empty jar with food coloring inside it for each team. At your signal the first person in the team scoops up some water from their bucket and carries it over and pours it in their jar, returns to his line and hands the plastic cup to the second player. The first player then goes to the end of the line. The second player then repeats what the first player did. (Demonstrate what you want the children to do). Play is continued until the jar is full of wine.


The Catholic Toolbox- The Wedding At Cana (file folder game)
Answer questions about the story and receive a jar token. The first player to collect 6 jars wins. (Younger students do not have to answer a question and can just collect a jar token.)

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of Matrimony (file folder game)
Answer different kinds of questions (multiple choice, True or False, Fill in the Blank, or Puzzles) about the Sacrament of Matrimony as you move around the board.



Puzzles

Jesus Turns Water into Wine- The servants poured 6 jars with water. Jesus turned the water to wine. The jars were very large. Color the six larger jars purple. Color the others any color. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 20).

misslink.org- Jesus turns water into wine jigsaw puzzle

misslink.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyeadwards.com- Word Search

misslink.org- Cut, color, and scramble the Bible verse (page 1)

misslink.org- Cut, color, and scramble the Bible verse (page 2)

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

joanyeadwards.com- Crossword



Quizzes

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sermons4kids.com- Match the words in the box with the correct definition

sermons4kids.com- Fill in the Blanks

sermons4kids.com- Fill in the Blanks


Snack

Introduce snack: What did Jesus turn water into? Let’s make something that we can change by adding something to it.

Have the children make Kool-aid, chocolate milk, lemon aid, etc. using a container that they can see through or look into (cup).



Songs

sing365.com- He Turned the Water Into Wine

gardenofpraise.com- Water to Wine

6lyrics.com- Wedding at Cana




Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Church Potluck Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake






This is an easy cheesecake recipe that everyone enjoys!




Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour



Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and cocoa. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Set crust aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; beat well. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat on medium speed until smooth. Toss 1/3 of the miniature chocolate chips with the 1 teaspoon flour to coat (this keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the cake). Mix into cheese mixture. Pour into prepared crust. Sprinkle top with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 hour. Turn off oven (do not open oven door) and leave the cake in the oven to cool in the oven for another hour. Remove from oven and cool completely. Refrigerate before removing sides of pan. Keep cake refrigerated until time to serve.





Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Crafty Crafters: Jesus in the Temple Toy/Craft





So how crafty are you?

What is your favorite religious craft you make for the Bible story “Jesus in the Temple?


Here is a craft I make with my students using a laundry detergent cap:


Introduce craft: When Jesus was a little boy, where did he get his toys? (They made them.) We are going to make us a toy to play with.



Make a hole near the top of the rim using a drill prior to class. Cut twine to about 2 feet long. Have students tie one end of the twine to the lid through the hole you just drilled. On the other end of the twine tie a large bead to it (2 beads if they are small).

To play- Hold the cup letting the string hang down. Swing the bead up and try to catch it inside the cup. For competitive play, whoever gets the most catches out of 10 or 20 tries wins.



Please comment so I can add the link to your blog to this post. We would love to see what you do!





Saturday, December 1, 2012

Sign of Peace (to shake hands or not shake hands, that is the question)





In the United States, when the priest or deacon invites us to share the Lord’s peace with one another, the usual way this is done is by a handshake. The Catholic Church leaves this up to local custom and some places people hug you or even kiss you on the cheek. Some even refuse to give the Sign of Peace and will stare straight ahead. Recently I was informed that some young parishioners rather “fist bump” instead of shaking hands. I don’t know about you, but I find this kind of exchange during Mass as rather odd and not respectful. It is not peaceful and not a good way to spread the Lord’s peace and to show in action that we are a unity of His Presence.


What are your thoughts?


cuf.org- At the Rite of Peace all are to make an appropriate sign of peace, according to local custom. The Conference of Bishops in each country is to establish the manner of the sign of peace to be given, in accordance with the culture and customs of the peoples (cf. GIRM, no. 82). The sign should express peace, communion, and charity (cf. GIRM, no. 154). “It is, however, appropriate that each person offer the sign of peace only to those who are nearest and in a sober manner” (GIRM, no. 82).