Ash wednesday crafts for kids

When I first started teaching in the wonderful Catholic School in which I teach, I had one of those awesome parents who was always there when I needed an extra hand and always had a smile on her face when she was in the classroom. During the time that she was with me, she shared this sweet Lenten cross project that I do every year. I think of her every time I get the materials out- what a sweet memory! This project is easy and if you are looking for a striking bulletin board, this fills that…

Hi Friends, For all my Catholic/Christian School friends, you know that Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday and we begin the long season of Lent. I used to dread teaching Lent to my kiddos because the material that I could find was above their understanding. There is some really good Catholic/Christian material in the world, but just not enough for little kids. My kinders are excited to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, but also a little apprehensive. So, I created this little activity that we do…

Hello! This is Cindy, otherwise known as Kinderkay from Love Those Kinders! It is so hard to believe that Ash Wednesday is almost here! It seems that I just finished putting away my Christmas decorations! Whew! I thought I would share with you a little activity I do with my kinders to prepare them for Ash Wednesday. I hope it is not too late for you to use! Click HERE to download the Google Doc. (Please note that many school districts block outside sites. If this is true of your school…

One of the best ways to count down the days to Lent is with a printable calendar that your child can color. Here are my favorites!

This is the origin story of the phrase "dust to dust" from God's punishment for Adam and Eve after they ate the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

What is it that makes lapbooks so addictive? I think they're just so much fun! Here are some ideas for your kids to put together some lent lapbooks. :-) I have seen multiple people using

Lent is a penitential season that lasts for 40 days! In all my experience with kids, they love counting down the days to a special time, and today, I wanted to share with you some

Did you know that the pretzel is a traditional food for lent? In fact, the pretzel was actually invented in order to be a simple Lenten snack! Enjoy this simple soft pretzel recipe during Lent.

Elementary grade students will capture the events of Holy Week through drawings in this fun art Lenten art project.

Looking for an easy way to observe Lent? Print out this activity sheet and go! Coloring isn't just for kids either; it's super relaxing for adults too. This is a digital item. No item will be mailed to you. PRODUCT DETAILS Prints easily on 8.5" x 11" printer paper. Personal use only; single-family license Buy once and print as many times as you'd like. Religious groups and schools: contact me for bulk pricing. This is a digital item. No item will be mailed to you. EXPLORE MORE Find my book…