Living and Learning for July...

Faith

Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco

Saint Elisabeth the New Martyr

Saint Seraphim of Sarov

Joy of All Who Sorrow

Saint Jacob of Alaska

Homemaking

Blueberries!

Visit farm stands

Finish ordering books for September

Declutter in preparation for church garage sale

Begin packing?

Bake for church bake sale

Make s’mores

Make a flag cake

Print Icons to frame for feasts

Prepare for Dormition Lessons using Katherine's Plans

Goals

Improve Prayer Life

Cultivate a Quiet Spirit

Lots of Outside Time on Fine Days

Book List

Blueberries for Sal

Planting a Rainbow

Waiting for Wings

Eating the Alphabet

Madeline books

The Crash Up, Smash Up Derby

The Library

Tomie DePaola Books

A.A. Milne Books

Beatrix Potter Books

Rituals

Morning Walk

Afternoon Water Play

Evening Playground

Special Days

Nana – 2^nd

Sugar Plum’s Baptism Anniversary Day – 2^nd

Independence Day – 4^th

Sugar Plum’s Namesday – 5^th

Full Thunder Moon – 7^th

Uncle Nic – 8^th

Grandpapa – 11^th

Uncle Peter – 26th

Nathan - 29th

Learning

Practice Being Still and Quiet during Prayers and Services

Singing – “Our Father”

The Sign of the Cross for Little Man

Learn about the Apostles using Katherine's Plans as a framework

Setting and Clearing the Table

Nature table scene and book basket

Visit the pool as much as possible

Seasonal Matching Games

Candyland

Nursery Rhyme recitation

Catch fireflies

Have picnics

Attend storyhour weekly

Attend concerts and performances weekly

Watch Thunder and Lightning storms

Learn to roller skate well

Watch the fish jump at the pier

Boardwalk rides!

Fireworks!