Thursday, March 14, 2013

Pope Francis Activities For Kids





We have a new Pope! Here are some activities for kids about Pope Francis that they can do so they can learn more about him.


Activities & Information

usccb.org- Pope Francis Biography Graphic

parents.com- Learning About The New Catholic Pope
Printable worksheets to hit the highlights about the new Pope… what the pope does, where the new pope is from and where he’ll live now. We’ll talk a little bit about how many Catholics there are worldwide as well as a bit about the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.

loyolapress.com- Meet Pope Francis I
Information and activities about Pope Francis I

itsonmytodolist.wordpress.com- Make Your Own Pope Francis Prayer Cards

activityvillage.co.uk- Pope Francis Printables (coloring pages, learn to draw Pope Francis, handwriting, writing page, worksheets, etc.)

saints365.blogspot.com- free downloadable crossword puzzle with lots of fun facts about Pope Francis



Coloring

activityvillage.co.uk- Several to choose from

paperdali.blospot.com- Pope Francis Coloring Page: Habemus Papem!

catholicplayground.com- Habemus Papem! A coloring page for Pope Francis I

sjtb.org- In Honor of Pope Francis (coloring page)

infovisual.info- Pope Vestments (coloring page)



Crafts

catholicicing.com- Pope Francis Craft for Kids (puppet)

catholicicing.com- Pope Francis Craft For Catholic Kids- Free To Print!

catholicicing.com- Make a Zucchetto

catholicicing.com- Pope John Paul II Mitre Craft for Catholic Kids (several kinds to choose from)

catholicmissionaryfamily.com- Paper Bishop Miter or "Pope Hat"

catholicinspired.com- God Bless Our Pope Hats/Mitres (scroll down for this)



Lessons

thereligionteacher.com- Habemus Papam! Pope Francis Lesson Plan

thereligionteacher.com- Nine Activities and Lesson Ideas to Teach about Pope Francis’s Visit to the United States



Puzzles/Worksheets

saints365.blogspot.com- free downloadable crossword puzzle

activityvillage.co.uk- Several to choose from

msjproch.files.wordpress.com- Pope Francis Worksheet

reallifeathome.com- 28 Page Pope Francis Printables and Worksheets Packet

paperdali.blogspot.com- Pope Francis Visits the United States (coloring/worksheet)



Other

Pope (information and activities)



If you see any activities about Pope Francis for kids, please let me know so I can add it to the list.





Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Electing A Pope Activities from pflaum.com





Who gets to vote? Where will they vote? How will we know when it’s done? The five fact sheets below provide answers to these and other questions students ask. Use them as handouts for older students, or as background information if you’re working with younger children. 3 Reproducible activities with answers, for primary and intermediate grades, focus on the symbols and work of the papacy.


pflaum.com- Electing A Pope





Worksheet/Puzzle/Quiz Makers





Need to make a worksheet for your students? Well, here are a few of my favorite worksheet generators/makers that are online that are free and easy to use that you might like:


discoveryeducation.com- Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, double puzzles, fallen phrases, math squares, mazes, letter tiles, cryptograms, number blocks, and hidden message.

worksheets.theteacherscorner.net- Make your own worksheets: word search, telling time worksheets, brain teasers, money worksheets, crossword puzzle, Sudoku, calendar maker, word scrambles, match up worksheets, maze maker, math worksheets, fill in the blank, graphs, etc.

esl-kids.com- ESL-Kids' Worksheet Generator that can make: writing practice sheet, text only flash cards, tracing worksheet, multiple choice worksheets, rock paper scissors game, dice game, die template, spelling quiz, bingo sheets, slam sheet, drawing sheet, board game, word search, unscramble sheet, spinner, etc.

schoolexpress.com- Create your own worksheets: spelling, alphabetizing, missing letter, word shape, quiz, word search, word unscrambles, make a sentence, awards, word walls

toolsforeducators.com- Make worksheets for: word search, dice maker, printable board games, crossword puzzles, bingo boards, crisscross bingo boards, maze, domino maker, spelling worksheet, reading sheet, writing, spelling, and tracing worksheets, certificates, handout creator, listening test worksheet, word bank worksheet, spaghetti word string worksheet, etc.



Friday, March 1, 2013

Electing A Pope Matching Worksheet



This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.




Electing A Pope Matching Worksheet- Write the letter of the correct match next to the answer.