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Catholic Schools Week Bundle | Vocations,...

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3D Hanging Nativity Scene Craft | Coloring Pages for Christmas and Advent

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This Christian craft is a 3D Nativity Scene (Manger) that can hang from your classroom ceiling! It is an activity that can be done as morning work throughout the week, as a fun activity, a timer filler, a "I'm done - now what?" activity, or

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (12.61 MB)

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3D Hanging Cross Craft | Catholic Schools Week Open House | Back to School

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This Christian craft is a 3D cross that can hang from your classroom ceiling! It is an activity that can be done as morning work throughout the week, as a fun activity, a timer filler, a "I'm done - now what?" activity, or something for students to

Subjects:

Religion

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.47 MB)

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Catholic Schools Project Dodecahedron | Catholic Schools Week | CSW Open House

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This Catholic Schools Project is perfect for Catholic Schools Week. It is much simpler than it looks, which makes for an impressive project that your students will be SO proud to accomplish. First, students complete the pages without cutting them

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Religion

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (0.46 MB)

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Advent Themes | Catholic | Virtual Wreath | Google Slides Digital No Prep

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This is a Google Slides activity that focuses on the four themes of Advent.It is self-guided and independent. There is no prep for teachers.These Google Slides are written as if they were a dialogue or conversation. They flip back from educational

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Religion

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$3.75

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Advent Unit Bundle | Catholic Christian | Google Slides Digital | No Prep

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This is a bundle of Advent activities that create an Advent Unit.These Google Slides are written as if they were a dialogue or conversation. They flip back from educational slides to interactive slides back to educational slides. They all end with

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Religion

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$13.75

$8.75

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Catholic Schools Week Bundle | Vocations, Coloring, Project | Back to School

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This bundle for Catholic Schools Weeks includes Catholic Vocations informational passages and coloring pages focused on Catholic specific themes. It now also includes the Digital Journal, Dodecahedron, and 3D Hanging Craft + Writing Prompts.Check

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Other (Specialty), Religion

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Handouts

$22.50

$11.50

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Catholic Eucharist Coloring | First Holy Communion | Revival | Adoration

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These Eucharist Coloring Pages are perfect for a First Communion activity or simply a relaxing day in Catholic Religion class. They could be used as morning work, for early finishers, or left for sub plans. They are also perfect as an adoration

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (26.62 MB)

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Lent Project Dodecahedron | Lenten Themes and Holy Week | Catholic Activity

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This Lent Project is perfect for Catholic Schools. It is much simpler than it looks, which makes for an impressive project that your students will be SO proud to accomplish. First, students complete the pages without cutting them out. There are

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Independent Work Packet

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (0.69 MB)

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Catholic Vocations | Catholic Schools Week | Religious, Priesthood, Marriage

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Explore the rich world of Catholic Vocations with our updated Catholic Vocations reading passages. This resource is designed to help your students gain a deeper understanding of three crucial vocations within the Catholic faith: priesthood,

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (9.23 MB)

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3D Hanging Pumpkin Craft | Perfect for Fall and Halloween | Coloring Pages

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This easy fall craft is a 3D pumpkin that can hang from your classroom ceiling! It is an activity that can be done as Halloween themed morning work throughout the week, as a fun activity, a time filler, a "I'm done - now what?" activity, or

Subjects:

Thanksgiving, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (13.88 MB)

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Advent Project Dodecahedron | Advent Themes and Christmas | Catholic Activity

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This Advent Project is perfect for Catholic Schools. It is much simpler than it looks, which makes for an impressive project that your students will be SO proud to accomplish.First, students complete the pages without cutting them out. There are 12

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Specialty, Religion, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (4.22 MB)

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3D Hanging Flower Craft | Spring and Summer Activity and Coloring Pages

By Focused on Joy

This hanging craft is a 3D Flower that can hang from your classroom ceiling! It is a perfect Spring or Summer Craft. They can be used as coloring pages, too! It is an activity that can be done as morning work throughout the week, as a fun activity,

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Other (Arts)

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (16.89 MB)

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Catholic Schools Week Stained Glass Window Coloring Activity | CSW

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These stained glass window coloring pages are perfect for morning work, time fillers, or just a fun and relaxing activity during Catholic Schools Week. There is a range of window designs from very simple to more complex details. I know my 4th

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Religion

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (24.03 MB)

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December Digital Catholic Mega Bundle Google Slides | Advent Feast Days No Prep

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This is a bundle of Advent and Saint Feast Day activities that create a Catholic December Unit.These Google Slides are written as if they were a dialogue or conversation. They flip back from educational slides to interactive slides back to

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$28.25

$19.75

Bundle

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Catholic Coloring Pages Bundle #1 | Catholic Schools Week and Beyond | No Prep

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These coloring pages are perfect for morning work, time fillers, sub plans, or just a fun activity! Included in this bundle is a stained glass window set, as well as a general Catholic set of coloring sheets. The crosses from the 3D hanging craft

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$8.00

$4.50

Bundle

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3D Hanging Shamrock Craft | Coloring Pages for St. Patrick's Day Irish Catholic

By Focused on Joy

This Christian craft is a 3D Shamrock that can hang from your classroom ceiling! It is an activity that can be done as morning work throughout the week, as a fun activity, a timer filler, a "I'm done - now what?" activity, or something for students

Subjects:

Specialty, Visual Arts, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (16.25 MB)

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Catholic Back to School Activities for Religion Class or Community Building

By Focused on Joy

This fun Back to School activities bundle is the perfect integration of our Catholic faith into the classic Back to School classroom activities. There are 6 activities including a mix of writing, creativity, math, and self-reflection. Some of the

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.25 MB)

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First Grade Catholic Religion Bundle - Supplemental Activities for 1st Grade

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This First Grade Catholic Religion Bundle included all of the supplemental Catholic activities I use with my 1st graders. This will save you time, stress, and money! There are teaching activities, crafts, prayers, coloring pages, reflections, and

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$53.74

$25.75

Bundle

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3D Hanging Craft BUNDLE Year Long for All Seasons | Seasonal Coloring Pages

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These 3D hanging crafts are loved by teachers of all ages! This bundle has coloring page crafts for ALL YEAR LONG! They can be used as seasonal coloring pages, too! It is an activity that can be done as morning work throughout the week, as a fun

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$42.00

$20.00

Bundle

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Catholic Crafts Bundle | Great for Open House and Catholic Schools Week

By Focused on Joy

This is a growing bundle of Catholic Crafts! My goal with these crafts is to make modern versions of the traditional and beautiful art and symbolism in the Church.These crafts can be used across a variety of ages and grades.Currently Included:3D

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

$31.50

$15.75

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Current 1st Grade Teacher in a Catholic School. Has worked with a Catholic Liturgical Leadership Conference since 2019. Previous 8th-12th grade Youth Minister.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Modern + Meaningful

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Elementary Education. Early Childhood Education. Mild Intervention. Some graduate-level theology courses.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am passionate about Catholic Schools!