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40 Ideas for 40 Days Activity40 Ideas for 40 Days Activity
Publisher
Joe Paprocki's Catechist's Journey
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K - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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40 Ideas for 40 Days

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This 40 Ideas for 40 Days activity also includes:
  • 40 Crosses 2015 Calendar (English)
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From constructing a colorful paper chain for learners to keep track of their Lenten goals to baskets of plastic eggs filled with suggestions for observing Holy Week, here you'll find a variety of activities and ideas for the forty days of Lent.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the bible, jesus christ, religious beliefs, world religions, christianity, lent, fasting

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider turning to this resource each day during Lent for a starter activity or in-class assignment

Classroom Considerations

  • As this is a faith-based resource, please review the materials to determine if they are appropriate for your class

Pros

  • Includes many hands-on learning experiences
  • Activities separated according to each day of Lent

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.1.1 RL.1.2 RL.2.1 RL.2.2 RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.4.1 RL.4.2 RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.6.1 RL.6.2 RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.8.1 RL.8.2

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