Nov. 30, 2007 - Journey To Bethlehem -- Advent Day 20 - December 21, 2007
The Birth of John is Foretold
December 21, 2007
Scripture: Luke 1:1-25 Song: One Small Child In A Land of a Thousand Activity: Birthday Gifts for Jesus Put lid on shoebox or close cracker box and place slit opening on top. Have each child wrap box and secure with tape (younger children will need help) or decorate box with materials of childs choosing. Adult should cut slit in top of box after wrapped and decorated. Explain to children that this is the box for Jesus's birthday gift. Each time they do something that Jesus would like, ask them to write it on a slip of paper or have an adult write it out (ex- sharing a favorite toy with a sibling, helping Mom..., etc). Tell them that this box should be opened 1st on Christmas morning and that all of the wonderful things that they did for Jesus should be read. Alternate Activity: Paper Stars. Instructions for folding paper to make these lovely stars are to complex to list here. Follow the link in red to complete this project, and hang the finished product on your tree, from your ceiling or around your home.
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
