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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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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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 Nativity for colouring Pencils What to do: Read/share the Christmas story with your
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This is a quick and easy Advent activity for bringing an angelic presence to your house. You will need: Paper plates Textas, colouring pencils or paints Sequins and glitter (optional) Scissors Stapler. What to do: Draw the following image onto your paper plate and cut out. Help your children decorate their angels with whatever supplies
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During Advent it is a great idea to set up a Nativity scene inside your house. If you’re like us you probably have a nice and expensive one you like to display well out of the reach of your children. But having a Nativity scene for your children to set up and interact with
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This is a quick and simple Bible craft activity using bits and pieces from around the house. The best thing is that Jonah actually fits inside the whale! What you’ll need: a rectangular tea bag box, grey and pink paint, grey card or paper, a toilet roll and scraps of patterned or coloured paper, pipe
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