Share this blog post with grandparents who are asking what to get your 7-12 year olds! If you missed yesterday’s gift guide, check out this list for 3-6 year olds!
The Catholic Name-It! Game
The #1 Catholic stocking stuffer, this game is a must-have for every family!
“This game is amazing! I play one-on-one with my five year old, we play as a family, and I even have my high school religion students play the game.”
“I bought this for my daughter. She and I have now played it at least a dozen times. Mostly the Indulgences game and the variation. She loves it and it is forcing her to become quite fluent in her ‘Catholic’ vocabulary.”
UPDATED to include a 6-page full-color handout that includes all 57 objects that kids learn as they play (they won’t even realize!):
The Picture Bible
Even Archbishop Fulton Sheen (soon to be beatified!) recommended this Bible, saying, “This Picture Bible for all ages is an excellent introduction to those who do not know the Bible and an excellent review for those who do.
We first found this Bible in a used book sale, in black & white, 7 children ago (so you can imagine that covers and pages and chapters are now missing) — and then we found this updated version that’s better than ever and in color!
We’ve found that our experience is not unique! One reviewer shared, “I purchased this for our Catholic school library, and I cannot keep it in the room! As soon as the children saw it, they wanted it.” Another satisfied customer shared, “This Bible has hardly been put down since it arrived. Our 9-year-old son is devouring it, and it makes this momma heart so happy!” This overwhelming response speaks volumes about the power of this Bible to captivate young minds and instill excitement about reading and discovering the Word of God.
Very Young Catholic series
Discover Very Young Catholics around the world with this unique book series!
The author is on a mission to visit every time zone, showing children that from the rising of the Sun to its setting, the Mass is being said everywhere in the world!
Everyday events in the life a Catholic family, such as meals, sports, and family outings, are interwoven with Catholic culture, traditions, and doctrine.
The Very Young Catholics books can be used with kids ages 6-11 years old as:
- read alouds,
- geography resources,
- religion class supplements,
- or just a beautiful book for kids to page through!
Inspiration! Game
We worked with our newfound friends (game developers in Poland!) to overcome the mistaken idea that there’s a conflict between Faith and Science–through a game!
Great Catholic lesson #1: Players work together as a team (this is another great collaboration game for all ages!) and learn not only that many-many-many great scientists were Catholics of deep faith, but that a surprising number of modern discoveries and theories were made by priests and religious!
Another great Catholic lesson: through the game (in a truly creative way!) players learn that Angels enlighten our minds to make discoveries, as they also inspire courage to overcome obstacles and fears which stand in our way.
Dear God series
The glowing reviews from satisfied customers speak volumes about the impact of these books!
From the 1st Chapter of Book 1, laughter fills the air as families delve into Aaron’s journey. But amidst the laughter lies a profound message about God’s unwavering love for us and His divine plan unfolding in our lives. The subject of prayer, often difficult to discuss with children, is skillfully addressed in a way that resonates deeply with young hearts.
Children are spellbound by this captivating tale, as evidenced by the enthusiastic response from an 11-year-old reader who devoured book 1 not once, but twice, in a matter of days. With an abundance of praise, he declares it “AWESOME” and “FANTASTIC,” highlighting the book’s ability to evoke worry, inspiration, and an eagerness to perform acts of kindness. This captivating story sparks a desire in young readers to do great things and inspires them to live out their faith in tangible ways.
In this second book in the Dear God series, readers join us for another engaging story by Patti Maguire Armstrong!
Luke, a 5th grader, finds out he’s going to be homeschooled with his brothers, he can’t believe it and questions whether or not God is listening when he prays to go back to school with his friends. Will Luke end up learning that sometimes God answers our prayers in ways we don’t expect?
GABB Phone
Have you ever heard of the Gabb phone?
We were shocked that we had never heard of it before one of our older daughters sent a link (very helpful when they become parents themselves and can help send tips). Very quickly we realized that this was the answer to all our phone concerns when it comes to preteens (and even teens)!
Here’s the deal: the Gabb Phone keeps kids connected through text and call. BUT, it does not have access to the Internet, social media or games.
Gabb’s mission is to provide an age-appropriate device as a first phone to teach kids how to develop healthy tech habits.
