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Light of the World Advent Study – Week 1: HOPE
Category: Parenting
Light of the World Advent Study: A Family Journey Through Scripture, Nature, and Worship
Hey friends! I know I’m cutting it close with this, but I’ve worked hard to get this finished before the Thanksgiving holiday, so we would have it ready for the start of ADVENT. It has been a labor of LOVE, and I am so thankful to be able to share this with you.
I have put together this Advent Study to use for our homeschool during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. We always try to do some sort of Advent Study, and I wanted to try to put one together… I did just that, and I think it’s going to be AMAZING!
This study can be as simple as like, but we have included:
Scripture & Bible Study
Integrated Learning with lessons:
- Language Arts
- Math
- History
- Science/Nature
- Hymns
- Art
- Preschool Activities
Family Activities, Reflections, and Prayers
Without further ado, I will post the links to all the parts… I did break this down into weekly units, covers, and a study guide to make it easier for me to save them on the computer and upload… Hopefully, this helps with the download part on your end. We will try to post links and resources as we go through the study so that you can follow along, if you like. The only thing is that you will truly need to FOLLOW the blog to be able to see these posts!
Post Links and Resources:
Light of the World Advent Study
- Week 1: HOPE — The PROMISE of HOPE
- Week 2: PEACE- Preparing the Way
- Week 3: JOY- The Song of Creation
- Week 4: LOVE- The Gift of EMMANUEL-‘GOD with Us’
- Christmas Week: CHRIST- The Light of the World
Grace & Gratitude: Devotional & Activities
Have you ever really stopped to think about what the word ‘thanksgiving’ actually means to you? Or does this season just get too busy to even enjoy or reflect?
If that is the case for you, then this devotional might be a good thing. It would also be a nice way to involve the whole family during the week of Thanksgiving or maybe even the week before the holiday… however you wish to use it. Don’t let the time of year stop you from checking this out because it doesn’t have to be reserved for November! We can always use a refresher on how to practice GRATITUDE!
I’ve made it into a printable PDF, so it is easier for our homeschool, and maybe that will make it easier for you. If anyone needs me to type it out on the blog, I can do that also, just let me know in the comments below.
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Special Holiday Meals: Polar Express Party
Everyone looks forward to this party at our house every year! It does take a little work and planning, but it is so WORTH IT!
We try to make some homemade gifts to give out as Christmas gifts to our family and friends… usually food. We also have some fun games and lots of yummy treats to keep us busy until the Polar Express starts! Then our living room turns into an interactive Movie Theater… so much FUN!
Here are some of the posts that we have related to our past Polar Express Parties:
Polar Express Party (2016)
Polar Express 2023, Sourdough Gifts & Recipes, and Other Life Updates
Making Memories: An Afternoon Tea Time Menu Ideas
We want to create special memories, and my kids enjoy having tea time. Shyanne didn’t understand the concept of a make-believe tea time for a good while, but she likes having the real thing. We like to try out different teas, and we have been growing some of our own herbs for teas.
You can cut the regular sandwiches into small shapes for ‘finger sandwiches’ and make or buy a variety of cookies, cakes, and other treats. Check out our Hobbit-Inspired Menu for some ideas.
The conversation should be positive and productive, and it can help teach proper social interactions. Set the table with some pretty dishes and cups… maybe even buy some that are special for this event.
Getting ready for the event shouldn’t be complicated, and everything doesn’t need to be homemade… if you make it too hard, you won’t enjoy it, and you will be less likely to repeat it.
Let the kids help plan the menu and themes, and have them help prepare the treats. HAVE FUN!
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