CSH Painted Saints...

The great thing about Catholic Schoolhouse is that you can use it as your primary curriculum (along with separate Math and Phonics programs), use it to supplement your curriculum, or start/join a Catholic Schoolhouse group in your area.

If you choose to use CSH as your main curriculum, the possibilities are ENDLESS.  You can stick to the Tour Guide and watch your kids learn or you can branch off into unit studies, check out different books on various saints/historical figures, and more.

Here is one idea of how to take CSH just a step further:  painted saint dolls.

From Year 2, St. Cecilia:

From Year 3, St. Ignatius of Loyola:

and St. Theresa of Calcutta:

Simple wooden bodies that can be found here (for female) and here (for male), some acrylic paint, paintbrushes of assorted sizes, a picture book of saints, and a clear coat finish are all you need to get started!

Since Catholic Schoolhouse allows for even the youngest of children to learn the information presented, these little saint dolls are perfect for the little ones to hold and play with while learning about the great saints throughout all three years.

Happy painting!