To celebrate All Saints Day, I've added a few new paper dolls to the Saints collection. A hearty Paper Dali welcome to Saints Joachim, Anne, Mary as a little girl, Therese of Lisieux and Martin de Porres.
And be sure to look at the other saints in the slideshow for more friends to add to your saints collection.
Blessings,
Veronica
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saint Joachim / San Joaquin
This paper doll now appears in the Saints Coloring Book, Vol. 2. You can find out the details at the Paper Dali Etsy shop.
Saint Anne / Santa Ana
This paper doll now appears in the Saints Coloring Book, Vol. 2. You can find out the details at the Paper Dali Etsy shop.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Saint Juan Diego went on an adventure.
Thanks, Evann, for the lovely shout-out on your blog regarding my St. Juan Diego paper doll and for posting such a cute picture of your kids (and Juan Diego, too). It gladdens the heart to see my little dolls out and about, taking on a life of their own ...
And, yes, I've added our Lady, Juan Diego's uncle and the bishop to my list. In December, Paper Dali will be bursting with new figures, as I must draw St. Nicholas, the Immaculate Conception (our Lady in a different outfit), and the aforementioned key players in Guadalupe.
But before December, it's November. So there are other saints to draw and the Mayflower folks to ponder ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Website for Primary History
I'm just swooning over the loveliness of the BBC's Primary History site so far.The Ancient Greek section is perfect for enhancing play with my Greek paper dolls. (The site even has resources for teachers!) I'd write more about it, but I want to continue playing through it. Then I'll let you know what I think.
Having fun with history,
Veronica
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Corps of Discovery: A New Paper Dali Collection
New Paper Dalis have arrived! Check out the Corps of Discovery quartet: Captain Clark, Meriwether Lewis, Sacagawea and, of course, the resilient little Pomp.
In preparation for drawing the paper dolls, I read a great deal about this motley group and especially lingered in the book called "The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark." This gem is packed with information, but written in an accessible style. I attempted, in my own Paper Dali-ish way, to make Lewis and Clark look like their portraits. Hence, Clark's nose is bulbous; Lewis has tension lines around his mouth and wears an outfit that he wore in a sketch that Clark had. Alas, everyone's favorite interpreter, Sacagawea has just come from my imagination, for there is no known likeness of her.
As far as for other important members of the group, they still have to make it to Paper Dali. The collection has only its most famous members, but these fellows also relied heavily on the assistance of others. York and Big White, of course, have to be doodled as do representatives of a few tribes. And I must include Seaman the dog as well.
Until then, however, enjoy with the little collection. And don't forget to stop by the brilliant Lewis & Clark site to really immerse yourself in their adventure.
Have fun with history!
Veronica
Friday, October 16, 2009
Balthazar
Update: This printable is now part of the "25 Days in December: An Advent Coloring and Activity Book." Visit my Etsy shop to purchase the coloring book for just $8!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
About printing ...
If you are trying to print the color versions of the paper dolls (as in clicking on the photos and printing them), it might not always work. I did not consider those to be printables, but just something to show you what the final doll looks like. But if you are doing that, I'd suggest opening it, right-clicking and choosing "copy image" then pasting it into a Word doc. I tried to print out a colored version of Will for my son, and Will took three pages. I had to copy and paste him to work.Also, the Father Damian image might not print completely for all printers.To solve that, just choose the "fit into printable area," and it'll work lickety-split.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Later This Week!
Be sure to check in later this week for some new paper dolls of Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea. I planned on getting them done by today, but my work schedule made this impossible. I'll be posting the new ones up by Friday, though, so come back later, ya'll.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Saint Damien of Molokai / Santo Damiano de Molokai
This paper doll now appears in the Saints Coloring Book, Vol. 2. You can find out the details at the Paper Dali Etsy shop.
In celebration of tomorrow's canonization of Blessed Damien of Molokai, I've drawn up a paper doll of him.
The Apostle of the Lepers
Also known as the leper priest, the Belgian missionary priest volunteered to serve at the leper colony on Molokai. Despite the horrid conditions there (not only the illness itself but the lawlessness of the area), the priest stayed there for the rest of his life. He was loving and gentle, but also stern and admonishing when necessary. His life is truly inspirational for all those who feel abandoned or lost, or anyone who is in a tough situation, whether physically or emotionally
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To learn more about this beloved missionary priest, you can watch the movie "Molokai: The Story of Father Damien." (If the lead looks familiar, it's David Wenham, Faromir from the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, showing impressive acting chops. Plus, Peter O'Toole, Sam Neill and Derek Jacobi aren't slouches either.) Catholic Heritage Curricula, a homeschool publisher, also has a downloadable biography of Father Damien, complete with photographs, and even a reading comprehension questions and activities at the end. ETWN (Eternal Word Television Network) is airing a documentary called "An Uncommon Kindness: The Father Damien Story" on Sunday, October 11, at 2 a.m. ET and 10:30 a.m. ET.
For details about the canonization Mass, visit EWTN's programming schedule.
Have fun with history!
(And pray for us, Father Damien!)
Veronica
In celebration of tomorrow's canonization of Blessed Damien of Molokai, I've drawn up a paper doll of him.
The Apostle of the Lepers
Also known as the leper priest, the Belgian missionary priest volunteered to serve at the leper colony on Molokai. Despite the horrid conditions there (not only the illness itself but the lawlessness of the area), the priest stayed there for the rest of his life. He was loving and gentle, but also stern and admonishing when necessary. His life is truly inspirational for all those who feel abandoned or lost, or anyone who is in a tough situation, whether physically or emotionally
.To learn more about this beloved missionary priest, you can watch the movie "Molokai: The Story of Father Damien." (If the lead looks familiar, it's David Wenham, Faromir from the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, showing impressive acting chops. Plus, Peter O'Toole, Sam Neill and Derek Jacobi aren't slouches either.) Catholic Heritage Curricula, a homeschool publisher, also has a downloadable biography of Father Damien, complete with photographs, and even a reading comprehension questions and activities at the end. ETWN (Eternal Word Television Network) is airing a documentary called "An Uncommon Kindness: The Father Damien Story" on Sunday, October 11, at 2 a.m. ET and 10:30 a.m. ET.
For details about the canonization Mass, visit EWTN's programming schedule.
Have fun with history!
(And pray for us, Father Damien!)
Veronica
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Welcome!
Paper Dali has been updated with a fun, fresh new look. You like?
Now hosted on Blogger, Paper Dali will be updated easily (hence regularly) and be more content-rich. I can jot down thoughts about the paper dolls---and tell you what's coming up. Just be sure to leave a comment, so I know what you like and look forward to seeing. And if you take a picture of a Paper Dali in action or in a blog post, drop me a line so I can add it to the Your Gallery section. (Take a look now at some cute pictures of kids and Paper Dalis out and about.) Must-Reads features books that I've read with my kids that inspired some of the paper dolls here. The How to Use the Dolls section contains a list of ideas people have shared about how they've used the paper dolls. The other sections are, well, self-explanatory.
And be sure to check back on Oct. 13. I'll have a brand-new collection of long-awaited (and much-requested per email) Paper Dalis.
Have fun with history!
Veronica Maria
Now hosted on Blogger, Paper Dali will be updated easily (hence regularly) and be more content-rich. I can jot down thoughts about the paper dolls---and tell you what's coming up. Just be sure to leave a comment, so I know what you like and look forward to seeing. And if you take a picture of a Paper Dali in action or in a blog post, drop me a line so I can add it to the Your Gallery section. (Take a look now at some cute pictures of kids and Paper Dalis out and about.) Must-Reads features books that I've read with my kids that inspired some of the paper dolls here. The How to Use the Dolls section contains a list of ideas people have shared about how they've used the paper dolls. The other sections are, well, self-explanatory.
And be sure to check back on Oct. 13. I'll have a brand-new collection of long-awaited (and much-requested per email) Paper Dalis.
Have fun with history!
Veronica Maria
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wild West Show: Favorite Reads
These books supplemented our unit study based on "Danger at the Wild West Show!" (an American Girl book)
highly recommended; incredible pictures and good, solid information about sharp-shootin' and rodeo gals from the past; a good springboard for learning more about other "Roses"
Read this book early on in the unit study. It describes horses, cowboy/cowgirl clothes, etc. so that the book's Wild West terms will make more sense to your student.
Read about the childhood of the original "Little Sure Shot!" (Plus, I drew a Paper Dali of her to use.)
Learn more about the tribe of Sitting Bull, the inspiration for the book's White Bear.
highly recommended; incredible pictures and good, solid information about sharp-shootin' and rodeo gals from the past; a good springboard for learning more about other "Roses"
Read this book early on in the unit study. It describes horses, cowboy/cowgirl clothes, etc. so that the book's Wild West terms will make more sense to your student.
Read about the childhood of the original "Little Sure Shot!" (Plus, I drew a Paper Dali of her to use.)
Learn more about the tribe of Sitting Bull, the inspiration for the book's White Bear.
Ancient Greece: Favorite Reads
In our study of Ancient Greece, we spent most of our time reading the following books then doing an activity to reinforce the lesson: book report, narration page, a coloring page, mind map of what we learned, etc.
The research guide from Mary Pope Osborne and Natalia Pope Boyce was our spine for the study. I liked how they divided up the information, so it was a perfect point of departure for the day's learning. For example, we would read about Greek clothing, then dig into our DK Eyewitness book or other resource book to learn more about the day's theme.
I also wrote a very short reading comprehension quiz for the book. If you'd like it, drop me a line. I'll email it to you. It's just a simple Word document.
This book filled in the day's theme for us. It's visually appealing and informative. We'd also use it for short reports. For example, I'd ask Essie to write three or four sentences about a topic. She would dig in and practice her copy work. (Be sure to differentiate copy work versus reporting.)
This book made me the coolest teacher in school. Also divided into themes, the book offered crafts to accompany the day's learning.
Tip: Do the craft yourself first, maybe a day or two before you plan to work on it with your students. Sometimes, a few "easy" ones are not. And it's good to know beforehand what you're going to get yourself into.
This book is a simple read, but it goes along with the above-mentioned research guide. You can skip it for older student and just use the research guide.
informative and engaging overview of daily life in Ancient Greece
There's so much to discuss in this treasure of a book. We skipped around in it to stories that were meatier and provided good thoughts to digest. My children really liked the stories, were puzzled by a few, and then laughed aloud with others.
Younger students can color pictures of what struck them about the story. Older ones can rewrite the story they heard in their own words. More adventurous writers can write their own story.
We also found this place to download Aesop's fables audio recordings for free.
We picked up various versions of The Odyssey, but some of it was just too gruesome for my little ones. We eventually stumbled across this series by Mary Pope Osborne about the Odyssey. (And, no, she did not pay me for all the advertising for her in this blog post. It just seems so.)
My children absolutely loved it.
I'll post the series here for you ..
the last book in the series
This was another informative resource for us and narration pages, etc.
This picture book is absolutely gorgeous, with its vivid golds and reds. My children must have had read this countless times. The story is pure gold. For fun, your older child/reader can also read The Chocolate Touch, which is a modernized version of it with a kid and chocolate.
This is a child-friendly adaption of Greek myths, without destroying the actual story. I've found that many Greek mythology books right now seem to ruin the original story. The writers modernize the tales by adding today's mores and sensibilities to the stories. In this book, Mary Pope Osborne does not do that. It's an awesome read.
We love Sam, Fred and Joe. If my children could choose someone to adopt them, it would be Jon Sciekszka. This is a fun read with history sprinkled throughout it. There's also an animated version of it, too.
The research guide from Mary Pope Osborne and Natalia Pope Boyce was our spine for the study. I liked how they divided up the information, so it was a perfect point of departure for the day's learning. For example, we would read about Greek clothing, then dig into our DK Eyewitness book or other resource book to learn more about the day's theme.I also wrote a very short reading comprehension quiz for the book. If you'd like it, drop me a line. I'll email it to you. It's just a simple Word document.
This book filled in the day's theme for us. It's visually appealing and informative. We'd also use it for short reports. For example, I'd ask Essie to write three or four sentences about a topic. She would dig in and practice her copy work. (Be sure to differentiate copy work versus reporting.)
This book made me the coolest teacher in school. Also divided into themes, the book offered crafts to accompany the day's learning.
Tip: Do the craft yourself first, maybe a day or two before you plan to work on it with your students. Sometimes, a few "easy" ones are not. And it's good to know beforehand what you're going to get yourself into.
This book is a simple read, but it goes along with the above-mentioned research guide. You can skip it for older student and just use the research guide.
informative and engaging overview of daily life in Ancient Greece
There's so much to discuss in this treasure of a book. We skipped around in it to stories that were meatier and provided good thoughts to digest. My children really liked the stories, were puzzled by a few, and then laughed aloud with others.
Younger students can color pictures of what struck them about the story. Older ones can rewrite the story they heard in their own words. More adventurous writers can write their own story.
We also found this place to download Aesop's fables audio recordings for free.
We picked up various versions of The Odyssey, but some of it was just too gruesome for my little ones. We eventually stumbled across this series by Mary Pope Osborne about the Odyssey. (And, no, she did not pay me for all the advertising for her in this blog post. It just seems so.)
My children absolutely loved it.
I'll post the series here for you ..
the last book in the series
This was another informative resource for us and narration pages, etc.
This picture book is absolutely gorgeous, with its vivid golds and reds. My children must have had read this countless times. The story is pure gold. For fun, your older child/reader can also read The Chocolate Touch, which is a modernized version of it with a kid and chocolate.
This is a child-friendly adaption of Greek myths, without destroying the actual story. I've found that many Greek mythology books right now seem to ruin the original story. The writers modernize the tales by adding today's mores and sensibilities to the stories. In this book, Mary Pope Osborne does not do that. It's an awesome read.
We love Sam, Fred and Joe. If my children could choose someone to adopt them, it would be Jon Sciekszka. This is a fun read with history sprinkled throughout it. There's also an animated version of it, too.
Ancient Greek Unit Study
We divided Ancient Greece into themes for the day. This post covers craft ideas and online activities. Be sure to use these crafts to coincide with these books about Ancient Greece. You can also find many more activities to do in the book "Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome."Our Favorite Websites About Ancient Greek
Odyssey Online: Greece (a site from the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University in Georgia; an amazing vibrant site that transfixed us)
Winged Sandals (Animation of Greek myths, games such as Icarus and Daedalus, and craft ideas make this site extraordinary.
PBS's The Greeks (more for much older children, but an excellent resource for teachers to get their Ancient Greek fix. It has maps, timelines, and interactive areas. My inner historian loves it.)
BBC's Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece for Kids
Note: If you'd like to use Greek-themed writing paper for notebooking your Ancient Greek journey, check out this free stationery.)
ANCIENT GREEK PEOPLE
Learn online about Ancient Greek women.
Color a picture of Ancient Greek men.
Color some Ancient Greek women.
Make a Greek shield that a hoplite would use.
Learn online about the various divisions of Ancient Greek people.
Read about life for Ancient Greek kids.
ANCIENT GREEK CLOTHING
Learn online about Greek clothing.
Dress like an Ancient Greek.
ANCIENT GREEK ENTERTAINMENT
Visit an online (animated) ancient Greek theater.
Make a Greek mask from a paper plate.
Read a play like the Ancient Greeks did.
Put together a play for one of Aesop's fables.
ANCIENT GREEK RELIGION
Make a Medusa headband. The example shown is pretty friendly, but my kids would prefer black and green, more frightening colors, and cutting red felt and making vicious tongues for the serpents. Medusa was hideous. Not adorable.
Match the picture of the Greek god to their symbol.
Read and hear Greek myths online.
Watch a brilliant animated online video of Perseus and Medusa.
Print and play a memory game of the Ancient gods and goddesses.
ANCIENT GREEK SPORTS (Olympics)
Play and learn at the online Ancient Olympics.
Use the prompts from this print-out to write about the Olympics.
Describe your trip to Olympia using these writing prompts. Use the Greek printable papers here to really spruce up the reports.
Print a short book about the Olympics.
MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
Print, color and create a book about ancient and present-day Greece.
Check out the Greek alphabet and write your name with it. Or, for extra fun, write signs for your house or your play using the Greek alphabet.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Random Doodle: Kid in a Red Bear Suit
I recently saw a preview for the movie based on "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. The book is a family favorite. It has a mischievous boy, adventure, wild things, boy power, a wild rumpus, and the sea. What's not to like? And the line "Please don't go! We'll eat you up, we love you so" is embedded into this family's vernacular.
The movie, I am sure, will pale in comparison to the book.
Sendak's book must be on my mind because, on a whim, I doodled a little kid in bear suit. No, it's not even close to the loveliness and impishness of Max. This child is much more full of shyness, but just wanted to say goodnight.
Now, off to bed with you, little one.
American Revolution: Minuteman
"Minutemen were a small hand-picked elite force which were required to be highly mobile and able to assemble quickly. Minutemen were selected from militia muster rolls by their commanding officers. Typically 25 years of age or younger, they were chosen for their enthusiasm, reliability, and physical strength. Usually about one quarter of the militia served as Minutemen, performing additional duties as such. The Minutemen were the first armed militia to arrive or await a battle." (The Minuteman)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Melchior
Update: This printable is now part of the "25 Days in December: An Advent Coloring and Activity Book." Visit my Etsy shop to purchase the coloring book for just $8!
Gaspar
Update: This printable is now part of the "25 Days in December: An Advent Coloring and Activity Book." Visit my Etsy shop to purchase the coloring book for just $8!
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