Teaching about Advent in your classroom can help your students prepare their hearts for the birth of their Savior. Do you keep a wreath in your classroom? Did you know that the evergreens used in Advent wreaths have an essential significance in the season? Laurel remembers victory over persecution and suffering. Pine, holly, and yew show immortality. Cedar signifies strength and healing. Even pine cones are used to recognize life and resurrection. How fascinating that such small details go into the preparation for Jesus!
A Special Nativity
One of my favorite Advent memories is a relatively recent one. My mom bought a Little People nativity for my niece and nephew to put in her home. They love to play with this toy. It is the first thing they run to in the house during the season. Last Christmas Eve, my niece packed up all the pieces in her tiny doll backpack and took them to church. I couldn’t help but laugh as she pulled out the donkey and a wise man like Mary Poppins!
Teaching about Advent
How do you teach about Advent in your classroom? Would you like to help your students learn about the Bible accounts of Jesus’ birth? There are both no prep packets and Google slides resources for multiple grade levels. There are also two full units about Advent. One uses centers, and the other is a project-based learning resource. In addition, there are a variety of shorter lessons that give you a quick overview of Advent. There is a mini book for the lower elementary, and a lapbook for the upper elementary. Students can also use a flipbook and a craftivity that would fit a variety of grade levels. There is also an easy bulletin board of subway art to decorate your classroom. Finally, there are devotions for you to send home to your families for them to use through Advent to Epiphany.
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