(on) The Road (to becoming a) Scholar: 2010-2011 Book Club for 6-8 year old girls

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!; November 25, 2010 at 5:34 PM
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; April 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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.; April 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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; July 25, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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; July 27, 2012 at 12:32 AM
kristen.soley said...: Cathy,

Thank you! I just ordered the play book for Josefina, very excited and grateful!; July 29, 2012 at 8:10 AM
kristen.soley said...: Cathy,
When does your book club meet? During the day or evenings? Do parens simply drop children off?; July 30, 2012 at 12:14 PM
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; July 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM
The Road Scholar said...: Kristen,

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

Cathie; August 7, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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Cathie and her husband are blessed with six children and have home educated them since 2003. Before children, Cathie developed curricula and taught classes for adults around the world on a variety of topics in the computer industry at the corporate and technical school level. She loves to develop curricula, teach homeschool co-op classes and organize book clubs. For five years, she held board positions on a large homeschool support group such as general coordinator, membership coordinator and advisory member.

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