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Back to School Boost Sale and a Giveaway

Since everyone heads back to school at different times, The Treasured Schoolhouse is going to have a “boost” sale. I hope that you’re ready for some deals!!

You’ll find everything on sale at The Treasured Schoolhouse at….

Teachers Pay Teachers:  20% off 21-23 August with an extra 5% off on 22 August with code BTSBONUS

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop:  25% off 21-25 August with code BTS2017

Now for the giveaway!!  You can enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate for TPT.  The winner will be drawn on 23 August 2017 at midnight (CST).  There are 4 possible ways to enter and the only mandatory method to enter is to comment on this blog post by answering the question in the Rafflecopter.

 

 

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Happy Shopping!!  Good luck in the giveaway!!

 

 

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Church Bulletins for Kids

Are you looking for bulletins for children?  If so, I think I have some items that can help you.  All of these can be used for homework, mass activity, children’s church bulletin, and more!  I have purchased and used all these books in my class or in my daughter’s class.  If you’re interested in any of the books, just click on the cover to see more about it.

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links.  Please see my full disclosure policy here.

The Liturgy of the Word with Children

This book is by Katie Thompson and covers Years A, B, and C for the liturgical cycle.  It is geared toward ages 5-8.  There are 392 pages in this book and it also includes a music CD.  For each mass, there are 2 pages.  One has the gospel and reflection, then the second page is an activity for the gospel.

Step by Step

This book is by Katie Thompson and goes along with the gospels for every Sunday of the three-year Lectionary.  Also included are major feasts of the liturgical year.  The sheets are for ages 4-7.  There is 376 pages.  The activity sheets are double-sided with pictures to color and complete, drawing activities, and simple puzzles.  They can be used to to produce a children s newsletter or include them in the parish newsletter or magazine; use them in religion classes, parish groups, or at school.  It has a companion book, Footprints in Faith.

Footprints in Faith

This book is by Katie Thompson and is a companion to Step by Step.  This book is for ages 7-12 and is for every Sunday of the three-year Lectionary cycle.  It also includes major feasts of the liturgical year.  There are 376 pages in this book.  Each sheet is double-sided and includes pictures and number puzzles, word games, quizzes and codes.  They are great for are ideal for use by catechists, teachers, group leaders, and parents for religion classes, parish groups, or at school.

The Complete Children’s Liturgy Book: Liturgies of the Word for Years A, B, C

This book is by Katie Thompson and includes 344 pages.  For each mass, there are 2 pages.  The first page includes an introduction, a “sorry prayer”, the gospel reading for the day, points for discussion, an activity, and a closing prayer.  The second page is the activity for that gospel.  This book covers Years A, B, and C for the liturgical cycle.

I have all the books shown above. I do not own the ones below, but I plan on purchasing them or feel that they’re relevant to this subject. Because I don’t own them, I can’t speak for the quality or exactly what’s included other than the description.

The Complete Children’s Liturgy Book

This book is by Katie Thompson and Jennifer Carter.  It is a comprehensive program for every Sunday of the Lectionary.  The book contains 350 pages.  I think that this is an earlier version of The Complete Children’s Liturgy Book listed above.

Another great source is Catholic Kids Bulletin.  They offer a bulletin for mass each week.  Do you have a favorite source or activity to keep kids busy during mass or to do as homework when they attend mass?  If so, please share it in the comments!

 

 

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It’s Time for Back to School!

I just can’t believe how fast summer has gone. Where has time gone and what did you do with your summer??

Of course, back to school means sale time at The Treasured Schoolhouse!!  I’m really hoping that you all find some great deals to prepare you for back to school….or to use all year.

From 31 July to 3 August, these are the deals that you can find at The Treasured Schoolhouse….

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop – 25% off with coupon code BTS2017

The Treasured Schoolhouse @ TPT – 20% off and an extra 5% off 1-2 August with code BTS2017

As always, I hope to add new materials during the sale.  While I’m typing this, I have a bundle of copywork for Catholic prayers uploading.  It’s 20% off the individual set prices, plus it’s going to be on sale as well!!

Happy Shopping and Welcome Back to School!!

 

 

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5 Finger Prayer for Subscribers

I know that it’s been awhile, but I have a “Subscriber ONLY” printable that I just uploaded and I’m excited about it. If you don’t already subscribe to the newsletter, you can do so in the right hand column. I don’t like spam either, so you’ll only receive a newsletter when there’s a new blog post.  Each newsletter has the current password to the “For Subscribers” page.   You also have the option to get the additional newsletter when I post new items in the Shop.

This printable is Pope Francis’ 5 Finger Prayer Poster and Worksheet Pack.  It includes 1 poster in color and the on the reverse side, you can print the meaning of the prayer fingers in English or Spanish.  In addition to that, there’s a page that can be used as a poster or print multiple on a page to attach to desk as a reminder.  

Finally, there are 3 worksheets.  These worksheets include cut and paste, label, and matching.  They’ll work for a variety of ages/grades to teach, review, or anything to suit your needs for Pope Francis’ 5 Finger Prayer.

I hope that all subscribers like this freebie, but more so that the kids enjoy it!!

 

 

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Behind the Scenes and Changes

I wanted to give everyone an update on what’s happening around The Treasured Schoolhouse.  I know I keep disappearing, but there’s a lot happening behind the scenes.  Well, and then there’s just life!!

I’ve been trying to make some changes around here that would be good for you and for me.  I want things to be easy for you all to access and for me to make it available to you.  I love being able to get my materials out there and I’ve been feeling a bit restricted in doing that.

First and foremost, I’ve been getting resources uploaded to my Shop.  I’m finally at 50+ items.  I still have a long way to go, but there’s finally a variety in there and now it can continue to grow.  If you haven’t done so yet, please click here to check out the Shop.  Remember, I take requests so if there’s anything that you need, just let me know.

I’ve set up an affiliate program for the Shop.  If you have a blog or site, you can earn money by linking to my Shop.  If you’re interested, just click on the “Shop Affiliates” tab to learn more.  In short, if you link to my shop by posting a text link, logo, or banner on your blog or site, you can earn 25% from every sale made from people clicking on it (if they make a purchase).  What a way to make a little extra money!!  This tab may eventually move, but it’ll always be available, so just look in the page menu for it if you don’t see it immediately.

I’m also trying to trim line the blog a little bit.  I was starting to feel it was cluttered and hard to navigate.  I’ve gotten rid of several things and moved a couple others.  I will continue to work on this so that it’s easier for you to find your way around The Treasured Schoolhouse

I haven’t forgotten about the Subscriber Freebie either.  I just completed it, although it felt like I was never going to get done.  Although I’d love to give you one a month, I know that’s just not going to be possible.  I will offer as many as I can though.  So, keep an eye out for the new Subscriber Freebie to be posted.  Remember, the only way that you can get access to this is by subscribing to the newsletter.  It only comes out when there’s a new blog post, so you won’t be receiving a ton of e-mails!!

Another thing that I’ve done is gone through and made notes of items that were listed in blog posts and added an “Add to Cart” button if it’s listed in the Shop.  If it’s not in the Shop yet, I made a note for myself and added it to my “to do” list to fix up the resource and try to get it listed in the Shop.  That way, you’ll no longer have to look around for those materials.

I’m also trying to work on my social media game.  If you don’t follow The Treasured Schoolhouse on social media, you should!!  I try to fit in a little personal, along with a little work.  I also am working on offering a freebie here or there for followers on social media and that will be the only way to get it….and it’ll be for a limited time.  All my social media icons are in the right hand column, so follow me on one….or all of them….or just your favorite!!

So as you can tell, there has been quite a bit going on behind the scenes.  Not all of it is visible, but it’s a growing process.  I hope that all these changes are things that you will enjoy as you read my blog and visit the Shop.  We can grow and change together!!

 

 

 

 

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A Sale and a Gift Card

Summer is almost here!! Can you believe it?? The warmer weather is definitely in OKlahoma, although we’ve had quite a bit of rain and now 2 days of “cooler” temperatures. It’s been just beautiful!!

EduCents is getting ready to welcome summer by having a site-wide sale and I’m participating in the sale.  My entire store will be 20% from 25 May to 30 May.  You can use code SUMMER to get an extra 10% off!!

This sale takes place over Memorial Day, so to honor that, I’m going to have a giveaway to win a $10 gift card to EduCents and I’ll pick the winner on 29 May, which is Memorial Day.  To enter the giveaway, simply answer one or both of these questions in the comments….

  1.  What is your favorite memory about Memorial Day?
  2. What is your favorite summer activity?

Again, I’ll announce the winner with a post on 29 May at 12:01 am.  Be sure to include your e-mail address so that I can send you your gift card code!!  If you’re ready to go shopping, just click one of the above images to be taken to The Treasured Schoolhouse.

Good luck and happy shopping!!

 

 

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Teacher Appreciation Winner

Before I announce the winner of the gift card, I want to tell everyone who entered THANK YOU!! This was an amazing giveaway for me. I loved reading all the comments left on the giveaway blog post. You all are wonderful and you love what you do!!

Now, it’s time to announce the winner of the $10 gift card to TPT.

Congratulations Amy!!  I’ll e-mail your TPT gift card code to you by 5pm (11 May).  I wish that everyone could have won, but I truly am grateful to all of you who entered and who do what you do each day.

Remember, The Treasured Schoolhouse is still on sale through midnight on 11 May for 20% off the entire store!!

 

 

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Thank You!

In appreciation of all teachers from parents, families, catechists, teachers, daycare providers, and all those that work with kids, this sale is for you!!

There’s a lot going on this week, so I hope you’re ready!!  First of all, I’m holding a giveaway for a $10 gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers.  There are 4 ways to enter, so you can choose to do one or all four.  The more ways you enter though, the better your chance of winning!!  You can enter later down in this post.

Next, it’s time for a sale!!  Different marketplaces are celebrating in different ways, so that’s how my sales will be set up.  Check out my sales below….

Teachers Pay TeachersThe Treasured Schoolhouse store will be on sale for 20% off from 8-11 May.  Use code THANKYOU17 for an extra 10% on 9-10 May only.  That makes the total discount 28% on those days!

Teachers NotebookThe Treasured Schoolhouse shop will be on sale for 20% off from 8-12 May.  Use code Appreciation17 at checkout to get an extra 10% off the entire week.

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop – Use code THANKYOU at checkout to get 20% off your entire purchase.  You can use the coupon code with no minimum purchase and as often as you want.  

Also, at all my stores and shops, I’ll be adding at least 1, but probably more, new products.  Be sure to follow me so you know when new materials are added!!

 

Now, it’s time for the giveaway!!  As stated earlier, there are 4 possible ways to enter and you can choose to do 1 or all 4 of them.  The 4 options are:  visit The Treasured Schoolhouse on FB, follow @SchoolhouseLife (The Treasured Schoolhouse on Twitter, tweet to @SchoolhouseLife, and comment on this blog post by answering the question on the giveaway entry.  The giveaway closes at midnight (CST) on 11 May (actually 11:59pm 10 May).

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Good luck and happy shopping!!  Thank you for all that you do!!

 

 

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Need Your Help

Hello all!!
I’m working on updating one of my printables and I could use some input.  I’d appreciate if you’d read through and then vote in the poll to help me out with this.

I have a booklet for the 10 Commandments.  There is a little kids and a big kids version.  In the little kids version, I try to simplify all the Commandments so that they’re easier to understand.  In the big kids version, they’re the actual words of the Commandments.  My problem is with the little kids version.

Since I work with littles (PreK-K), I had to have my DRE double check what I was using in class.  The wording that she let me use for the 6th Commandment is “Do not love another”, which is actually “Thou shalt not commit adultery”.  Obviously I can’t use adultery because the littles don’t understand it and we actually don’t discuss it that much.  It is more along the lines of “you should only love the person that you’re with” (and of course family and friends).  

My issue is that I’ve had a couple complaints about this wording.  I’ve been told that it doesn’t make sense unless it’s fully explained to them (2nd graders) and it’s confusing for children and should be worded differently (grades K-4).  No input on what the other wording could be or how to make it less confusing or how it wouldn’t have to be fully explained.

So, how should I word it??  I can make it “Do not love another than the one you’re with”, but that gets pretty long and awkward looking for text to be colored in by the children.  Please take the poll below to help me with this dilemma.  You can also type in your own choice for wording as well.  Also, feel free to leave a comment on this post with your ideas.

Thanks for reading….and voting in the poll to help me out!!

 

 

 

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Happy April Fools Day!

Are you ready to be fooled by a good joke??  Actually, it’s not a joke and if you take advantage of it, you’re definitely not a fool!!  There’s a fun event going on at Teachers Pay Teachers and it’s no prank.

First, if you click on the image below, you’ll be taken to the printables that I have marked down to $1.04 for this event.  Then, after you check out my store, you can search #FooledYou to find other $1.04 deals.

Next, if you click the image below, you’ll be taken to the printables that I have marked down to $4.01 for this event.  Then, after you check out my store, you can search #AprilFools to find other $4.01 deals.

I hope that you won’t be fooled and grab some of these great deals!!  Happy April Fools Day and Happy Shopping!!

 

 

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Celebrate with Us!

I’m inviting you all to come celebrate with us (my hubby and I)!!

Our anniversary is 17 March, which is also St. Patrick’s Day, so we want you to celebrate with us!!  What better way to celebrate than with a sale??  You can take 10% everything in my stores and shops from 13 March to 18 March.    

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop (use coupon code LUCKY for 15% off orders of $3 or more and check out the EXCLUSIVE items)

The Treasured Schoolhouse @ TPT

The Treasured Schoolhouse @ Teachers Notebook

The Treasured Schoolhouse @ Educents

Happy Shopping!!

 

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P.S.  If you follow via The Treasured Schoolhouse newsletter, don’t forget to check out the subscriber freebie!!

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Exclusive for Followers

I’m going to be rewarding my newsletter followers with exclusive freebies just for them!! This is something that I’ve wanted to do for awhile and I’ve finally gotten ready to implement it, so I’m really excited to tell you all about how to get exclusive freebies.

The best way to keep up with The Treasured Schoolhouse is to sign-up for the newsletter.  That way, you’ll know every time I post to my blog.  You won’t be spammed or anything else.  You’ll just simply receive an excerpt of the post and you can click on the link to come back to the blog to finish reading it.  Best of all, you only receive the newsletter when I post something….and not for anything else!!

So now onto the exclusive offer for followers of the newsletter.  YAY!!  If you sign-up to receive the newsletter to The Treasured Schoolhouse, you’ll receive a password the next time I post to a freebie.  To access the freebie, you’ll be able to click on the link in the newsletter or you can come here to the blog and click on the “For Subscribers” tab.  You’ll have to input the password, which will give you access to any freebies that are on the page.  Sometimes they will be forever free and sometimes they’ll be free for a certain amount of time.  

My goal is to offer a new freebie at least once a month.  I can’t promise that though, so we’re going to say a new one will be posted as often as possible.  I don’t want to disappoint anyone or break a promise, so for now,  that’s what we’re going with!!  You never know though, so you’ll want to check back, as there won’t be a notice when a new freebie is listed.  I plan on having the freebies that I list be both Christian and educational so that I can cover both of my types of followers.

Also, the password will change often, so you’ll want to check with the newsletter to make sure you have the newest password.  You don’t want to lose access to the “For Subscribers” page to grab the freebies!!

If this sounds good to you, please just sign-up to receive the newsletter.  If you don’t already subscribe, you can enter your information on the sign-up form over in the right hand column of this blog.  If you already do subscribe, then the password will be included in the next newsletter!!

 

 

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