Creating Memories In Your Homeschool

Creating memories is something I’m passionate about … in my homeschool adventures, I am always amazed by all the opportunities there are to share special moments with the family. Anything that includes fire and the Bible has to be good, right?

Creating Memories

An Advent Calendar is all of those things and more. I love looking at other websites for ideas and sometimes just have to develop my own.

For our family, it was a time to light a candle, read a Bible verse, and think quietly about the days leading up to Christmas. It is important for me to keep it Christ-centered because my love language is baking you a cookie – or a dozen – or buying gifts! I love to give-give-give; it makes me happy! Receiving…not so much!

Advent Activity

Last year I searched for an activity I could do with my children, but they all fell short. I wanted to write a short verse or an encouraging phrase for the children to read, letting them know that I love them and think about them in a good way! Often in large families, children get their parent’s attention when they are in trouble. How about when they are doing a good job? How often do we “catch them being good”?

So I created a calendar with pockets that could be re-used year after year to daily give them something hand-written by their mom to read. A short love note! On the back was a Scripture verse I wanted them to read. For those of you gifted with the sewing gene, you may want to create yours with material; mine are done with paper and glue!

Here are the five short steps:

1. Use a file folder and draw grids to create a calendar. The children helped make their own.

2. Label with the days leading up to Christmas.

3. Decorate each “day” with a picture OR print out the numbers as I did. For younger children, you can use beautiful color graphics. (This is included in my kit).

4. Use a fastener, such as a bright ribbon, or tack it to the wall. You can decorate the file folder with scrapbook paper or have the children paint or draw a manger scene at the bottom.

5. Write a positive thought and a Bible verse on a card each day. For instance, “You are a child of God. He loves you so much, and so do I!” or “I pray the Lord blesses you today and always.” Then hand this card to your child, or surprise them each morning by placing one in their calendar.

That’s it! Your very own Advent Calendar – now go make your own and start making memories!!

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