Good Ideas

My notes are in parentheses.
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From Theresa at Lapaz Farm Learning:

Mat Learning
(I was going to work on mats with my littlies but realize I have a shortage of mat-type toys.... so right now it's just carpet containment of the big toys like the duplo set, and teaching them to pick up afterwards -- they are doing so much better with that! I've also collected a few things that might work as mats. SO progress, but no pictures or wonderful results yet)
Fishers of Men
(Along with Kieron's happy reception of the book Faerie Queen as a new reader today, Theresa's method of planning a Lenten theme gave me some ideas for a Lenten theme for him based on knights/quests -- details to follow, hopefully)
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From Helen at Castle of the Immaculate

Leading the Little Ones to Mary
and update
(I have Leading the Little Ones but could never think of a way to use it with my kids )
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From Donna Marie at A Garden of Roses and Lilies

Hands-On Monday
(I love the way she described the day and the variety in the projects with her family of several)
Illumination: A Liturgical Art in Progress
(I have been collecting resources on illumination so this is timely!)
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From Tracy at Magnolia Cul-de-Sac

Homemade Figures
(OH! and I have some wooden clothespins! )

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Also, I collected some ideas for Lenten calendars and other odds and ends from other blogs at my Liturgical Year Notebook.
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If there's a general point to this post it's that I love the creativity evidenced in making do with what's on hand -- and making something beautiful for God.
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