Author: Jane TibbsPublisher: BARNABASCreative Ideas for Advent and Christmas contains a wealth of inspirational easy-to-do ideas for the busy weeks in the lead-up to Christmas. All the ideas use readily available materials and have instant appeal. Many can be slotted in to any situation, used to illustrate the story of Christmas, or just done for pure enjoyment as part of the exciting 'getting ready' time. Some use seasonal objects that are easy to find in the shops, such as paper chains, or things that many people will have in their Christmas box, such as last year's Christmas cards.
The activities are ideal for children aged 4-11, but will be enjoyed equally by people of all ages. There are 80 ideas in total, many of which could become part of traditional family, church and community celebrations each year.
Ideas include:
Community events
Recipes for easy Christmas cooking
Counting down the days to Christmas
Creative ways to pray
Christmas card crafts
Simple decorations
Fun-filled games
Opportunities for celebrating the season at home
A former head teacher, and current school governor and SIAS inspector, Jane Tibbs is now Children's Adviser for the Diocese of Bath and Wells, Jane has contributed to education courses for clergy and ministers in training, runs a variety of workshops in churches and schools and plans and leads festivals and large events. She has compiled a number of resources for churches and schools to support the church's year, contributes to ROOTS magazine and produces Young Church Mag, the weekly puzzle sheet for children.
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