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I first heard the Christian meanings to the song three years ago and have wanted to teach the kids about it ever since.  There is some question as to whether or not this song was originally written as a Catholic Cathecism in the 1500's.  During that time in Europe the Catholic Church was being persectued.  Whether it was written with the intent of secretly teaching children about Christian priciples or that was added later, it is still a great way to teach our kids about the Christian faith! Now that I know about lapbooking I figured it is the perfect opportunity!

Coloring Pages:
http://kidstu.fatcow.com/coloring/12dayscolor.htm
Word Search:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/12daysprint.htm
Vocabulary:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/12daysprint_2.htm
Crossword:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/12daysprint_3.htm
Challenge:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/12daysprint_4.htm
Alphabet Activity:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/12daysprint_5.htm

Here is a worksheet where the kids can draw and write about the origins of the Song. 
Draw and Write Worksheet:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/12daysprint_6.htm

Day 1 - Partridge In A Pear Tree - Christ who died on the Cross for our sins.
Coloring Sheet with John 3:16
http://www.christiananswers.net/kids/clr-jesus-cross.pdf

Day 2 - 2 Turtle Doves - Old and New Testaments
I thought this would make a cute mini book or it would be nice to put them in a pocket so the kids could take them out and put them in order. 
Old Testament Flashcards:
http://www.ebibleteacher.com/children/classmat/images/OT.pdf
New Testament Flashcards:
http://www.ebibleteacher.com/children/classmat/images/nt.pdf

We will also include information they have learned at Awana about the Bible.

There are 3 special names for God's Book:
1. Holy Bible
2. Word of God
3. The Scriptures

God's Book has 2 parts:
1. Old Testament
2. New Testament

There are 27 books in the New Testament
There are 39 books in the Old Testament
The Holy Bible has a total of 66 books.

Day 3 - 3 French Hens -  Gold Franckinsense and Mhyyr.
Gold, Frank & Myrrh Poem:
http://www.christart.com/poetry/poem239.htm

Day 4 - 4 Calling Birds- The 4 Gospels, Matt, Mark, Luke & John
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospels

Day 5 - 5 Golden Rings - The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: 
Rorah Scroll Coloring Sheet
http://parenting.leehansen.com/downloads/coloring/hannukah/pages/torah.htm
Have kids write the names of the books of the Torah.
Wiki info on the Torah
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah

Day 6 - 6 Geese a Laying - The 6 days of Creation
Story of Creation Mini Book
http://www.dltk-bible.com/genesis/creation/book.htm
Misc Creation Printables
http://www.dltk-bible.com/genesis/chapter1-index.htm

Day 7 - 7 Swans a Swimming - The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gifts_of_the_Spirit

Day 8 - 8 Maids a Milking - The eight Beatitudes:
http://gardenofpraise.com/bibl42s.htm
Cut bees out of color paper and write a "bee" attitude on each.  punch a hole in each bee,  Stack them and make a fan type book by inserting a brad through the holes.

Day 9 - 9 Ladies Dancing - The nine Fruit of the Spirit:
Fruit of  the Spirit Fruit Tree:
http://www.antelope-ebooks.com/JUVENILE/BIBLE/lessons/FRUITS/FTREE.HTM
Fruit of the Spirit Coded Puzzle:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/franklinprint.htm
Fruit of the Spirit Poem:
http://www.dltk-bible.com/fruit_of_the_spirit_poem.htm

Day 10 - 10 Lords a Leaping - The 10 Commandments
http://www.livingwaters.com/downloads/10Commandments_forkids-FLIPCHART.pdf

Day 11 - 11 Pipers Piping - The eleven Faithful Apostles:
12 Disciples song
http://www.hymns.me.uk/there-were-twelve-disciples-hymn-lyrics.htm
Free Printable Bible Trading Cards
http://www.ebibleteacher.com/children/cards_free.htmree Printable Trading Cards
Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Apostles

Day 12 - 12 Drummers Drumming - The Twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed:
Make a booklet and include the creed inside.

If you have any ideas or resources that would be good to include in this I would love to hear about them! 

Jamin

Jamin  is the homeschooling Mom of 3 great kids, ages 2, 5 and 12.   She loves homeschooling and finding creative things to do with her kids.  She and her husband have been married 17 years.  She is also a Usborne Book Consultant.  You can visit her bookstore at http://www.usborne2u.com  where you can check out Usbornes wonderful selection of  Internet Linked Titles

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