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40 Ideas for 40 Days Activity40 Ideas for 40 Days Activity
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Joe Paprocki's Catechist's Journey
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K - 8th
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40 Ideas for 40 Days

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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

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