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Sunday, August 15, 2010

2010-2011 Book Club for 6-8 year old girls

 Josefina - Catholic American Girl Book Club
Program Outline
October – Book:  Meet Josefina
  • Program overview for the girls
  • Narration sign up
  • Historical introduction
  • Craft – Memory Boxes for All Soul’s Day
  • Snack – Tortilla chips and dip and a discussion about grinding corn with a stone
  • Play DESIGNATIONS (Roles will be assigned by picking names out of a hat)
 November – Book:  Josefina Learns a Lesson
  • 2-3 Narrations
  • Historical discussion on clothing of the period and culture
  • Craft – Knitting Looms.
  • Snack – Bizcochitos
  • Play practice
 December – Book:  Josefina’s Surprise
  • 2-3 Narrations
  • Historical and cultural celebration of Advent and Christmas (Los Posadas)
  • Craft – Christmas gift for Mom
  • Snack – Churros
  • Play practice
 January – Book:  Happy Birthday, Josefina
  • 2-3 Narrations
  • Historical and cultural look at medicine
  • Discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego
  • Craft – Make a fabric covered book
  • Snack – Sun butter (made from sunflower seeds) dip with tortilla chips
  • Play practice
 February – Book:  Josefina Saves the Day
  • 2-3 Narrations
  • Historical and cultural look at music
  • Craft – Lace-up leather pouches
  • Snack – Sopaipillas
  • Play practice
 March – Book:  Changes for Josefina
  • Historical and cultural look at dancing and art
  • Craft – Pottery w/Mexican clay 
  • Snack – Nut free Mexican Wedding Cakes
  • Dress Rehearsal for play
 April – Play:  Josefina’s Gift
  • We will have a final dress rehearsal
  • Refreshments and entertainment for the whole family
The Liberty Girls will present  Josefina’s Gift (20 minute play based on the story Happy Birthday, Josephina) and talent show for family and friends.  We will display the things we have made in our club.  Refreshments will be served. 

10 comments:

Sarah said...

What a WONDERFUL book club! My daughter would love this ... We are just discerning homeschooling, and so maybe this could even be something I do with her on her own, if we decide to go that route next year. Thank you for the idea!

Kristen said...

Hi Cathy, How did this work for you? I am considering doing something like this. You are so inspiring!! Thank you (thank you also for the advice you gave when I was able to meet with you, Annie & Sue M.) It has really helped me this year.
Kristen Soley

The Road Scholar said...

This went great. We wil be doing the play this month. The girls bounce out of the house thrilled with the activities and social opportunity. Feel free to mail me and I can give you details on inexpensive supplies and share recipes.

Kristen said...

Hi Cathy,
Well, you have completely inspired me to move forward with the Josefina Liberty Girls year and have many who are excited. When time permits I'd love some insight on the following:
1. Did you create the play? Do you mind sharing it?
2. You mentioned recipes and affordable supplies. Please share!
I am so grateful for your wisdom and WORK! It is a gift to many! :)

In the peace of Christ & His Blessed Mother,
Kristen
my email is kristen.soley@paradigm-group.net

The Road Scholar said...

Kristen,

Now that I have your contact info, I will work on a post (and email to you) with recipes, craft supplies and play ideas.

I'll be gone quite a bit over the next two weeks, so I will try to get it to you by Aug. 6th.

Cathie

kristen.soley said...

Cathy,

Thank you! I just ordered the play book for Josefina, very excited and grateful!

kristen.soley said...

Cathy,
When does your book club meet? During the day or evenings? Do parens simply drop children off?

The Road Scholar said...

Hi Kristen,

We meet usually on Fridays during the day for 1 1/2 hours. Whether parents stay is up to you. I usually do drop off, but if you home accommodates having parents stay, you could do that. I have had times when participants have needed to stay (like when someone came from 1hr away).

God bless,
Cathie

The Road Scholar said...

Kristen,

I just dropped you an email with all the details! Have fun!

Cathie

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