After a few days of fun, but busy activities, settling down with the Christmas story and a simple colouring activity is a nice way to prepare for Christmas. You will need: A Christmas story book or picture Bible A picture of the Three Wise Men for colouring Pencils What to do: Read/share the Christmas story […]
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You can make these for your own children but they also make a nice handmade gift for other children at Christmas time. There are two options here but feel free to create your own designs! RIBBON OPTION You will need: T-shirt Ribbon Sequins Masking tape Needle and thread What to do: Start by cutting nine,
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This is a very simple activity that is not time consuming and recycles things that are just lying around the house. You will need: Jar lids, cleaned and stickers removed Strong craft glue or hot glue gun Last year’s Christmas cards Small amounts of ribbon, lace and other trims What to do: Start by cutting
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After a few days of fun, but busy activities, settling down with the Christmas story and a simple colouring activity is a nice way to prepare for Christmas. You will need: A Christmas story book or picture Bible A picture of the Shepherds for colouring Pencils What to do: Read/share the Christmas story with your
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This is a simple paper craft activity that you can use in different ways. You could add string to the finished product and hang from your tree or you could use them as table decorations or even place cards for Christmas lunch! You will need: Card Scissors Glue Glitter, sequins if desired What to do:
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Today’s activity is focused on welcoming Jesus into our homes, and hearts, at Christmas time. You will need: A box, shoebox or dolls cradle A blanket A dolls pillow (optional) A baby doll What to do: Talk to your children about how the Holy Family could not find anywhere to rest when they arrived
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Okay Mums, we’re halfway there and there’s lots more fun and Christmas preparation in store! During the third week of Advent you will need the following supplies: Day Fifteen – Homemade Christmas Wrapping Paper Butcher’s paper, paints, dish washing sponges, scissors. Day Sixteen – How To Make Easy Nativity Costumes For both the SEW
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Dressing up in costume is fun for all children. And here is a simple way to turn some old men’s dress shirts into nativity attire. You will need: A man’s dress shirt with short sleeves Scissors Muslin wrap Stretchy headband Rope or ribbon Sewing machine and/or over locker (for SEW OPTION only) What to do:
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This is a fun activity that you can do without having many supplies. The kids will have fun making it and using the wrapping paper for Christmas presents! You will need: Household sponges Permanent marker and scissors Paints Plastic plates Butchers paper What to do: Using the permanent marker draw some simple Christmas shapes
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This is a rather ambitious project but it was a lot of fun and can actually be staggered over a couple of days if time is an issue. At the end of it though, you will have a Christian take on the gingerbread house tradition. You will need: Ingredients and recipe for gingerbread Ingredients
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