Mini-Book Reading Log Merges Fun, Learning and Discernment

Fun Little Mini-Book Helps Children Keep Track of Their Favorite Reads.

Encourage children to read and log their titles with this easy to make mini-book reading log. Each page requires children to list the title and author of each book read as well as to determine if the book they read was uplifting or not. Kiddos simply circle the cross for a positive and uplifting book that helps encourage good Christian behavior, or they can circle the snake if the book left them feeling not so nice, or had a plot or characters that weren't very virtuous. This resource can help children practice discernment in their reading, which is a very valuable skill.

Download and see the full instructions on how to create our Mini-Book Reading Log.

Blessings, Kalei

Help children learn the symbols associated with St. James the Greater.

This simple coloring sheet can help children learn to recognize the symbols of St. James the apostle, brother of John the Evangelist, in art, on prayer cards or in literature. With its easy to color design, children of all ages can enjoy this activity. Once colored, these sheets can serve as wonderful posters to decorate bulletin boards, classrooms, or other places in your home.

Two Resource Highlights: a Timeline Notebook to Study Catholic History in the 14th Century and an easy to print Academic Diary

Are you prepping for next year?  We are too, and I thought that these resources shared by Shell of Thinking Love, No Twaddle blog might be useful as you think about your needs and requirements for next year.  

St. Francis of Assisi reminded us to preach the Gospel at all times and to use words when necessary.   Perhaps you may be like me and need of some words to help you remember historical facts and especially those events dealing with the Catholic Church.  You can download and incorporate a five-page resource to create a 14th Century Timeline Notebook.  This resource offers a peek at key events of the 1300s. It begins with the 1300 Jubilee year when coins of Florence were accepted as first International currency and ends with the death of Death of Bl. Raymond of Capua in 1399. Catholic events are highlighted in blue, and space has been left to write about additional events of the 14th century. 


The second resource shared by Shell today is an Academic Diary for 2012-2013.  This 24 page printable resource can be printed single or double sided and can be the simple help you need to keep track of events in the church calendar, the liturgical year and, of course, your own daily or weekly activities.  The calendar runs from September 2012-August 2013.  The accompanying diary pages are laid out with a simple design allowing for lines and spaces and some poetic inspiration. 

Thanks so much for generously sharing these resources with us, Shell!  Your charity reminds me of a little gem my pastor spoke to me this week, "Generosity is how we show our love to God."

Blessings,

Kalei

Hands-On Literature and Reading Notebooking Pages

Interactive notebooking pages can help children keep track of what they read and their thoughts about it.

This eight-page download lovingly created by Shell from Thinking Love, No Twaddle blog is designed to help children track what they read or audio books they listen to by using notebooking sheets with distinct sections as well as illustrations of book covers.

Space has been left to glue in book cover pieces.  Some titles are included in this educational download to get you started. Art loving learners could also draw in their own version of book covers, the author, or even a favorite scene from the book.

This is a very tangible and fun way to track reading progress for a variety of subjects like religion, science, history, or nature study.   

You can download this Literature and Reading Notebooking Pages pack now. 

To see all the resources that Shell has created and so willingly shared with us all, visit her Thinking Love, No Twaddle contributor page on our website.


Blessings,
Kalei