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Advent Project part 1

November 25, 2011 Ticia 13 Comments

So, I showed you my plans and pictures of bits and bobs that I had completed, but I’m going to show you step by step and pictures of what it looks like completed, because I figure there’s got to be quite a few of you who are visual learners.  Also, my plans are still revising as I go along.

Supplies needed for days 1-12: cardstock, 6×9 manila envelopes, small boxes to hold peg people, plastic animals, green felt, pipe cleaners, green fabric, popsicle sticks, blue paper, peg people (3 men, 4 women, 2 babies, 1 boy, and 1 giant [I get my peg people from Casey’s Wood Products]), acrylic paint (for peg people, could use markers)
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Day 1: Creation- 2 peg dolls for Adam and Eve, and various small plastic animal toys from around the house, and a fat quarter of green fabric (could also be a sheet of felt).  Additional activities: watch What’s In the Bible DVD 1, part 1.  Potentially also play with the Creation bean bags.

Advent project
Day 2- Fall of Man- felt leaves with pipe cleaners for the fig leaves, a small “fruit” made from beads and pipe cleaners, they’re going to make a snake from play dough for acting the story out.  I hot glued the beads on to make it “more” child friendly, but it’s still not the best for little guys unsupervised.  Also watch “What’s in the Bible DVD 1, part 2.”

Advent project
Day3- Noah- play Memory or Go Fish with the cards found for this game (I printed two copies of the each page) and act out the story using animals from Day 1, and the 2 new peg dolls.  Watch “Veggietales: Noah’s Umbrella.”

Abraham game
Day 4- Abraham- Abraham’s Journey game and act out the story using the peg dolls.  Watch “Veggietales: Abe and the Amazing Promise.”
Advent project day 5Advent project
Day 5-Isaac- ram craft from Little Blots.  I currently don’t have any random extra stories or videos aside from one I wrote.

Advent project craft
Day 6-Jacob, Jacob’s ladder craft, read the story of Jacob and Esau.
Advent project
Day 7- Judah,  act out the story with popsicle sticks.  I’m planning on emphasizing Judah’s growth from planning to sell Joseph to making himself responsible for Benjamin’s safety.  Also watch “Veggietales: The Ballad of Little Joe”  or listen to the Adventures in Odyssey.

Advent project Moses
Day 8- Moses, since I want this also to be the story of God’s Redemptive history, I’m including people not specifically in Jesus’ lineage.  We’ll act out the story of God acting to save Moses as a baby.  Afterwards we’ll watch “Veggietales: Moe and the Big Exit.”  Or possibly “Prince of Egypt.”
Advent project
Day 9- Rahab-make a red bookmark by braiding yarn.  Thanks to Annette for this suggestion!  We’ll watch “Veggietales: Josh and the Big Wall.”

Advent project Ruth
Day 10- Ruth- We’ll build an obstacle course and go through it in pairs, like Ruth stayed with Naomi.  We’ll also watch “Veggietales: Duke and the Great Pie War.”

Advent project David
Day 11- David- Read the story and act it out with the peg dolls.  Then we’ll watch “Veggietales: Dave and the Giant Pickle.”
Advent project Esther
Day 12- King David- Read the story of David bringing the Ark back to Jerusalem.  Make crowns for ourselves and decorate them.
And here are the printables I’ve created so far for this project, I have a small paper for each day that goes in or on the container, the dolls for acting out Judah’s story, and the angels for Jacob’s ladder.
And that is all I have done to show in pictures.  I’m hoping to get the rest of it all finished tonight/tomorrow to share on Saturday.  I’ve changed my original plan somewhat.  Tightened up some parts, and added in some others.

 

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Comments

  1. Christy says

    November 25, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    You are so organized!

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  2. Joyful Learner says

    November 25, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I love the illustrations! Did you do them yourself? The technicolored coat is awesome!

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  3. Ticia says

    November 25, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Christy- I wih I was organized. You should see my house right now as a result of my crafting

    Joyful Learner- yes I did draw those. If I get time I'll post the Judah version of that story

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  4. An Almost Unschooling Mom says

    November 25, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    It really came together nice!

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  5. MaryAnne says

    November 25, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    This is fantastic! What lucky, lucky kids you have =)

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  6. Kylie says

    November 25, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Wow what a great job! You will have an amazing advent!

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  7. Raising a Happy Child says

    November 25, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    You have it all together, Ticia! I am sure it will be a memorable Advent.

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  8. Debbie says

    November 26, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Your kids are going to love Advent!

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  9. Jackie H. says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:42 am

    What a great way to celebrate the season!

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  10. Nicole {tired, need sleep} says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:54 am

    How AMAZING are you?! I love all these hands-on activities. I am definitely going to try to fit some of them in this year. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Wonder Mom says

    November 29, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    ROCK ON Mama! Your advent is gonna be SO FUN- and MEANINGFUL- for your kiddos!

    Reply

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