Colored leaves in September. Pumpkins in October. Pilgrims in November. Baby Jesus in December. Snowflakes in January. Hearts in February. Shamrocks in March. Bunnies in April. But why? Do you ever long for something a little different and think, “Instead, maybe I could. . . . ”? This amazing new book will walk you through the school year, give you a crash course on the Church’s year, and suggest customs you can use with children of all ages from Advent to Easter, fall to summer. You’ll learn how to set up and decorate a classroom that will form your students in the tradition of biblical and liturgical images as well as how to make spectacular bulletin board and table top displays. You’ll also have an invaluable resource to turn to when questions arise. Peter Mazar is the author of the best-selling book To Crown the Year: Decorating the Church Through the Seasons. The wisdom and practicality of that book led teachers and catechist to ask if there was anything similar for them. This is it! A must-have for any teacher, catechist, classroom aide, principal, director of religious education, liturgy coordinator, and parish or school secretary.

Paperback, 8 1/2 x 11, 192 pages.