Today’s book is What is Christmas? by Michelle Medlock Adams. I picked up this board book as a way to discuss various Christmas traditions with my young children. Summary: Using rhyming patterns and colorful illustrations, this book shares various Christmas traditions such as putting up a Christmas tree, seeing Christmas plays, Santa Claus–but are those […]
Christmas Cookies
Today’s book is Christmas Cookies by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Though not a traditional Christmas book, this book fits in the season by explaining abstract terms and vocabulary often used during the holidays. Summary: Who knew that baking cookies could lead to explaining abstract holiday vocabulary? Ms. Rosenthal uses the theme of baking to define words […]
The Donkey’s Christmas Song
Today’s book is The Donkey’s Christmas Song by Nancy Tafuri. Summary: A shy, little donkey is afraid that his bray is too loud and will scare the little babe in the manger. All the other animals welcome the little one with their song. Finally the babe looks at the donkey. The donkey lets out his […]
The Birth of Jesus Bible Study
There are so many fun activities and studies to do at this time of the year that it can be a little overwhelming to choose. So for our Christmas studies this year, I’ve picked easy-to-implement activities that focus on Jesus. We learn a name of Jesus each day via our advent chain, we usually read […]
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey is another family favorite. This picture book has a message applicable to all ages. When I read this to my children, all of them ages 3-13 were engaged with the story. Summary: Mr. Gloomy Toomey as the children called him, was a sad, grouchy man. He was however, the […]
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