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Christmas creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Advent Readings for Children

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Today’s project is one that evolved out of a conversation on facebook yesterday and I couldn’t resist copying the idea for my family.  My friend, Amy, shared a site that has daily advent readings for children out of The Jesus Storybook Bible.  {If you haven’t read this children’s Bible before, run and get one now.  It’s the best children’s Bible storybook I’ve ever read.  The stories make me cry almost every time I read them because it’s just so beautifully written.}  Amy and her little guy had taken the daily readings and made a chain out of them.  Isn’t that a great idea?  I had to make one for my little guys too!

advent readings for children

A Craft to Encourage Daily Advent Readings for Children

To make this advent reading chain, I cut pieces of coordinating scrapbook paper into wide strips …

Jesus Storybook Bible advent readings for children

… wrote the story titles {from the plan linked above} on the back of each piece, twisted them into a circle, and and sealed them with washi tape.

Jesus Storybook Bible advent readings for children

Using hot glue, I attached the links to a metal star I found in the garage {you can’t even imagine all the stuff you can find in my garage!} …

Jesus Storybook Bible advent readings for children

… and on December 1st the kids will start taking one link off every day and we’ll read the story together.

Jesus Storybook Bible advent readings for children

I’m already so excited about this new tradition of advent readings and I can’t wait to share it with my kiddos on Saturday!

Do you have any advent traditions?  I’d love to hear about them! 

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For more Christmas countdown and advent calendar ideas, be sure to check out this PVC pipe advent calendar …

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… a rustic chalkboard Christmas countdown made from a wood slice …

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… and our 24 days of service advent calendar!

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Four Marrs and One Venus says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Very cute…Love this Idea! Simple but so fun! Thank you for the wonderful idea my lady!

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  2. Chrissy says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    This is such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:02 am

    It looks like a fun idea. My kids are young adults now and are all about the chocolate.

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  4. barb says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    That is a great idea! I love it! I might need to make one myself!

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  5. KimsKlutterMO says

    November 30, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    So sweet and simple, thanks for sharing!

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