Play Based Learning for Catholic Kids

Month of MaryDuring the month of May we’ll be highlighting our Marian dolls (which are all on sale this month!) and exploring how through play based learning we can plant a seed of faith in our children that will truly last a lifetime. Today we look at Our Lady of Fatima!At each of the Fatima apparitions, the Blessed Mother emphasized the importance of prayer and asked the children to pray the rosary daily.  She told them that prayer changes the world!When life feels overwhelming (like right now as the world faces Covid-19) children can feel very powerless and hopeless.  What can they,...

Month of Mary   During the month of May we’ll be highlighting our Marian dolls (which are all on sale this month!) and exploring how through play based learning we can plant a seed of faith in our children that will truly last a lifetime. Today we look at Our Lady of Vailankanni, also known as Our Lady of Good Health!   The beautiful story of Our Lady of Vailankanni took place in India in the 16th century.  A little boy was carrying a jug of milk home for his master when he decided to rest for a bit under...

During the month of May we’ll be highlighting our Marian dolls (which are all on sale this month!) and exploring how through play based learning we can plant a seed of faith in our children that will truly last a lifetime. Today we look at Our Lady of Lourdes! (shown here with St. Bernadette Soubirous)   The story of Our Lady of Lourdes has brought hope and healing to so many people from all around the world.  It’s a powerful reminder of God’s desire for our wholeness, a taste of heaven’s promise of no more pain, crying, sickness or death. ...

During the month of May we’ll be highlighting our Marian dolls (which are all on sale this month!) and exploring ways to incorporate these apparitions into a play based Catholic faith formation. Today we look at Our Lady of Guadalupe! (shown here as our classic doll with Mary Around the World book)   The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is incredibly rich and offers so many opportunities to teach different aspects of the faith!   One of our favorite ways to engage children in the story is through Our Lady’s outfit.  Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared dressed in way...