We are thoroughly enjoying Truth in the Tinsel. (You can read my review about it here.) We all love the hints, clues, crafts, Bible verses, discussion and activities! We are having such special times with our Advent celebration this year! Here is what our Truth in the Tinsel time looks like:
First, the kids go to our Advent Countdown calendar and read the hint.
After reading the hint, they run around the house in search of the Truth in the Tinsel clue card. Day 1’s card was hidden by a candle on the table.
While the kids are searching for the clue card, I pull out our craft bucket that contains all of the supplies needed for the day’s ornament.
Then we get started on the ornament for the day.
Next, I read the corresponding scripture to the kids while they work on the their ornaments or my daughter reads it to us after we have completed the ornaments. Then we discuss what we read and do the extra activities suggested in the Truth in the Tinsel eBook.
Here are our Day 1 candles drying on the window sill. After they dried, I laminated them for durability.
Since our tree is already quite full from Christmas ornaments made from past Christmases, I had to find another place to display our Truth in the Tinsel ornaments. So, they are hanging from the garland wrapped around our banisters.
After we complete our ornament, we replace the countdown card with the clue card so that the kids have a clear visual of how many days are left until Christmas!
We are LOVING Truth in the Tinsel! This has been our first year having an official Advent celebration/countdown and it has been wonderful! Are you doing Truth in the Tinsel? If not, it is not too late to join in the fun!
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Stay tuned for my Truth in the Tinsel post showcasing our ornaments! For now you can get a sneak peek at my Truth in the Tinsel scrapbook page that I am creating with my new digital scrapbook software!
Thanks for sharing your calendar with us. I downloaded the ebook based on your post and my daughter has really enjoyed it. In addition, I used some clipart to make a bingo type card with pictures of all the clues. During Christmas Eve service I plan on giving it to our daughter to listen for the clues in the service. Thought it would keep her busy.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!!! I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing! I may try to do something like that with my kiddos!!!
ReplyDeleteCute calendar and ideas. My kids love making the ornaments!
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