Advent Week 4 :: The Light of Humankind

This post is a part of our Tiny Advent series. All of the posts are housed over on this page for your convenience. We hope you follow along and enjoy the series. Welcome! Each week’s post contains the following: // Family Discussion Points      // Poster       // Memory Verse      // Centerpiece Decorating // Crafts… Continue reading Advent Week 4 :: The Light of Humankind

Advent Week 3 :: The Light of Animals

This post is a part of our Tiny Advent series. All of the posts are housed over on this page for your convenience. We hope you follow along and enjoy the series. Welcome! Each week’s post contains the following: // Family Discussion Points      // Poster       // Memory Verse      // Centerpiece Decorating // Crafts… Continue reading Advent Week 3 :: The Light of Animals

Advent Week 1 :: The Light of Stones

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Advent Week 3 Activity :: Bird-Watching with Kids

If you are following along with the Advent series, you can get to the original post here, and the Week 3 post here.   One of the simplest and most rewarding ways to learn about animals in the winter is bird-watching. It can be done indoors or out, and is a great activity to engage little… Continue reading Advent Week 3 Activity :: Bird-Watching with Kids

Advent Week 2 Activity :: Plant Based Decorations

If you are following along with the Advent series, you can get to the original post here, and the Week 2 post here.   While I’m not a big fan of crafts made out of food, I do love the simplicity of popcorn garlands. We love to mix popcorn and cranberries and then rather than hanging the… Continue reading Advent Week 2 Activity :: Plant Based Decorations

Advent Week 1 Activity :: Felted Stones

A great sensory activity to do as part of Advent Week 1 :: The Light of Stones and the whole Tiny Advent series.   Materials smooth stones wool roving in desired colours sewing thread in same colours as roving (optional) large bowl or pot warm water natural dish soap nylons/pantyhose Instructions: 1. Wrap stone in roving. 2. Optional: Hold roving in… Continue reading Advent Week 1 Activity :: Felted Stones

Advent Week 1 Activity :: Growing Crystals

A fun activity to learn about crystals as part of Advent Week 1 :: The Light of Stones and the whole Tiny Advent series. I love how this activity mirrors the anticipation of Advent. How the children carefully prepare, and then wait, and watch for transformation and beauty. Materials wide mouth canning jar string pipe cleaners (we… Continue reading Advent Week 1 Activity :: Growing Crystals