I have always loved a good countdown, especially at Christmas time. I can remember making the red and green paper chains as a child. We have quite a few countdowns – LINK
This year my sister Alesha called me up and told me about a countdown she had put together. It sounded perfect for the season. She had found youtube video clips (nothing over 2 mins) and scriptures to represent Christ’s life. She also had plenty of ideas for treats and pictures to go along with the countdown.
I immediately was all into doing this! I thought it would be fun to put on the kids’ pillow each night so that they could use it as part of their nightly scripture study. The kids’ LOVE youtube so the videos were a plus!
Some of them contain challenges to do such as “texting five people that you love them”, or “make someone smile today”…
The treats range from a candy cane, to a bag of goldfish for the “Fisher of Men”, to a loaf of bread for the miracles day. Speaking of which is tomorrow, so I need to get baking or head over to Kneaders.
The church has a slew of pictures that can be downloaded and printed for personal use. I had fun finding pictures that would match some of the days.
I feel that if I’m feeding my kids visually, physically, and making them actually DO things that they will learn. They will be fed and find the true meaning of Christmas.
Thanks for the countdown Alesha! Our home has been filled with wonderful conversations of Christ.
37 comments:
Is there any chance you have yours to share?
@Mamma Lent email me and I will send you a copy - mymixofsix@hotmail.com
I'd love a copy too erinropelato@yahoo.com
Thanks so much!
How about sending another email out? hammondsesha@yahoo.com
Oh I would love a copy too! adilee798@gmail.com Thank you!
Your sister sounds like one wonderful lady
Could I get a copy too please? Katecamille75@gmail.com
Thanks!
I 'm late reading this post but would love a copy also. gingerschix@gmail.com
May I please get a copy as well? Too late for this year but i would like to get a jumpstart for next year. Thanks! quailene@gmail.com
would love to have this too....we are trying to find/search for Christ in our daily lives.
thanks!!
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~lisa
if you are still sending out emails- I would love this countdown :) amberalyse@yahoo.com
Thank you! !!
If it's not too late, I would love to get this countdown too. lz_bishop@yahoo.ca
I love your blog and ideas. You are such a fun mom! Would you be able to email me a copy? I would love to do this with my kids! alias.hillan@gmail.com
Opps, misspelled my email alisa.hillan@gmail.com
Thank you!!
I would love a copy of this as well. toniabonia@hotmail.com Thank you!!!
I'd love a copy too! Thanks for sharing such great ideas. Hbodily@usa.com
If you get a minute at the computer, could I please have a copy of your countdown? I'm planning ahead early for Christmas :) Thanks! steadmanpj@gmail.com
I'd love your countdown for Christmas, if you have some time! Thx! kimbercardon@gmail.com
I'd also love your countdown elina.schultz@gmail.com.
Did you stop blogging? I haven't seen any new posts since this one.
I was wondering if you are still giving out the countdown? I sure would love a copy. Thanks so much.
I would love to use this for my activity day girls if you could send me a copy at jillmartin78@gmail.com Thank you!
Hey-I love your idea for this countdown! Could you please email me a copy! jen.roskelley8@gmail.com
Thanks!!!
I love your countdown!! Is there any chance you could email me a copy of it?
lindsayc.stevens@gmail.com
I'm not sure if you are still sharing this but it is a beautiful idea and I would love a copy if possible. Thanks so much!
meliscrzy@yahoo.com
If you're still sharing - I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE a copy. :)
ibashopper1@gmail.com
Hope your still checking this because me too me too! Would love a copy! gmcwheeler@gmail.com
Hope your still checking this because me too me too! Would love a copy! gmcwheeler@gmail.com
Can I get a copy of this? cgmiller98@gmail.com
I love all your ideas and especially feel this is just what my kids need right now. Thanks!
Id love a Copy PLEASE! jillianstoddard@gmail.com
I would be very pleased to have a copy. Thank you so much for sharing!! thiedefamily1@gmail.com
Please send me a copy of this. Thank you
passey8@hotmail.com
I would love a copy of this if it is still available: vknate@yahoo.com. Thank you so much
I, too, would love a copy of this if it is still available <3 Thank you!
sillycamille.at.yahoo.dot.com.
Do you have a link to download the themes of the days? or have a copy of this please.
Thank you
Susan Lynch
susanlynch4@gmail.com
I would love to have a copy for my grand children if this is still available. It sounds like a beautiful opportunity to present children with a chance to enjoy spiritual learning and growth.
Thank you
Vickie
Vknate@yahoo.com
Hello! I love your countdown idea. Could you send me a copy? If it's still available.
Thank you.
Danielle
dandcodyplus3@gmail.com
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