Countdown to Christmas Scripture Chain--Craft
I saw this idea today at Garden of Learning and I thought it would be a great idea for my kids! (See pics below.)
Okay, here's the deal. Every December my children ask me "How many more days 'til Christmas, Mommy?"As a matter of fact, my 5 year old told me on Monday that she thought Christmas was on Tuesday! LOL
In order to keep questions at a minimum, I usually make up a countdown to Christmas by drawing a well-intended Christmas tree on a piece of paper. I tack it onto the front door and each day, I attach the number of days left. . .
There it is--our make-shift countdown to Christmas.
Okay, here's the deal. Every December my children ask me "How many more days 'til Christmas, Mommy?"As a matter of fact, my 5 year old told me on Monday that she thought Christmas was on Tuesday! LOL
In order to keep questions at a minimum, I usually make up a countdown to Christmas by drawing a well-intended Christmas tree on a piece of paper. I tack it onto the front door and each day, I attach the number of days left. . .
There it is--our make-shift countdown to Christmas.
I know, pretty pitiful, right?
Well this year, we're doing something different!
I made a paper chain of 25 "links" in red, green and white. Each chain has a Scripture on it relating to the birth of Jesus. As we count down to Christmas, each day we will remove a link
and read the Scripture aloud. This will help me reinforce to the kiddos Who this day is really all about. I told my kids about it and they were pretty excited!!
Cut the paper into 2 inch strips. I numbered mine for my kids' sake, but this isn't necessary. |
Write a Scripture on the other side.
Alternatively, you could just
write where the verse is found and
read it from the Bible each day. |
Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!!!
that is neat! I love creative scripture related stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tonya! I thought it was a good idea. So far, my kids are enjoying it too.
ReplyDeleteStacie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea, and I bet your children will have alot of fun with this too! :)
Blessings,
-Lady Rose
Hi Lady Rose,
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm actually enjoying it just as much as they are. The conversations we've been having each day as a result of each scriptures is amazing.
God bless you!
just found this with a google search and LOVE it. Totally doing this with our family this year, thanks much!
ReplyDeleteGreg or Cheri,
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope your family enjoys it!!!