Religion
Easily incorporate Christian concepts in your classroom or home! These fun learning activities, ideas, and resources will help you connect academic skills with faith-filled content.

Rosary Resources for Catholic Classrooms
This year every class at my school is setting time aside to pray the Rosary each week. This is not a task that I wanted to rush into so I waited about a month for my students to settle into routine, and then we began our study of the Rosary.

Prayer Assessment (& Freebie)
Tonight I have a great assessment resource for my friends that teach in Catholic schools (like me!) At my school, kindergarten students are assessed on their ability to recite common prayers. I created a very simple assessment sheet to help track each child’s prayer knowledge throughout the year. I make

More Ideas for the Blessed Mother
May Crowning was on Friday and it was beautiful as always. The principal kept a careful eye on the weather (it was very overcast all day) and gave the “green light” to process around the school 10 minutes before the ceremony was to begin. And of course, the minute we

Teaching the Rosary in an Early Childhood Classroom – FREEBIE!
Tomorrow is my school’s annual May Crowning ceremony. I’m not sure if this is a big event in all Catholic Schools, but since I teach at St. Mary School, it is a VERY important tradition at mine. Tomorrow’s ceremony is for the Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. All children

Writing About our Good Deeds
I can’t believe Lent is nearly over! My kiddos are so excited that it is nearly Easter and they have truly enjoyed learning and loving others throughout Lent. Rather than emphasizing the idea of sacrifice during Lent, the Kindergarteners in my classroom have been putting kindness into action through Good

Lenten Crosses for Kinders
Today my students made “stained glass” crosses to display in the windows. The crosses are perfect for Lent and the bright colors are perfect for SPRING! I have lots of bright colors in my classroom and these crosses were the perfect addition. The best thing about this project is that
Free Thank You God Sight Word Reader
Download a FREE copy of “Thank You God” Sight Word Reader and help your students develop gratitude for all that God provides.
Hi, I'm Maria.
After years of teaching kindergarten, I now focus on helping teachers and I’m here to make your job easier. When I’m not doing that you will find me playing with my kids, hanging with the hubby, or occasionally enjoying a little “me” time with an at-home manicure and a vanilla latte. Want to learn more? Check out my story below. I’m sure we have a lot in common!





