Advent Activity Pack

I'm excited to finally post this printable Advent Activity Pack! I really wanted to put together something quality and fun, that also helps simplify Christmas for you as a parent! Check it out here: Advent Activity Pack

 I included a small scale version of my large,
felt tree found here: Advent Calendar and Devotional

Print this small tree and cut out the ornaments for each day.
This file includes a scripture reading schedule that matches the one found here.
Use the scripture reading schedule each night or download the
full version to use along with your super simple,
super easy printable Advent Tree!!

The full version includes discussion questions, prayer, and
YouTube clips that go along with each night's theme.

This file includes coloring sheets...

Printable Advent Calender...

Craft, handwriting, letter tracing, activities and more!

You may also like our Snowy Fun Winter Activity Pack! 

Polar Express Pajama Party

Last year, my daughter specifically requested a Polar Express birthday party. I had no idea at the time, how many great ideas were out there or how many fun activities and decorating options would come along with it. This is a great theme for boys or girls with birthdays in November or December. Here's what we did:

Invitations: I Googled "Polar Express Ticket" and came up with an image like this one that I then put into a Microsoft Publisher file. I printed them in color with the party information printed on the back, then cut them out. Guests were instructed to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal!

Activities: Santa showed up for a visit and gave out bells (the first gift of Christmas!) to each of the children. I had found some really cute, colorful bells at Target (bright pink, orange, green and blue). He also read the complete "Polar Express" story from the book. Let me tell you, I have never seen a group of active children stay more still and focused! We had toy trains set up for kids to play with, we also showed the Polar Express movie on a big screen.

Decorations: I used a pretty, sparkly train ornament as a cake topper and decorated the table with pastel Christmas decorations. If you're using this theme during November or December, you should have no problem finding things to use for a boy or a girl's party! Decorate with snow flakes, Christmas trees, etc. Have the Polar Express sound track playing in the background.

Food: We served an easy and kid friendly meal of Sloppy Joe's. We also served hot chocolate with marshmallows! For some extra fun, drink hot chocolate and have kids dance to the "hot chocolate" song from the movie.

More Ideas:
Amazon.com/PolarExpress: I came across this just recently. This link directs you to the special 25th anniversary edition of the book, complete with audio CD. It also includes several links to Polar Express themed activities, recipes, coloring page and more!
Houghton Mifflin: Pajama Book Reading Party
Polar Express.com
Kids Party Paradise

Christmas Subway Art

Have you started thinking Christmasy thoughts? I know, I know. It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but around our house, we start Christmas early. We need two whole months of the happiest time of the year! Thanksgiving is not overlooked, it just kind of belongs to the Christmas season. <Gasp!> I know, this is super controversial to some, but our Christmas tree goes up around the first week of November. After that, life seems to spiral into the busyness  of Christmas parties, shopping, plays, services, presents... you know. I like to have everything in order before the busyness hits so we can sit back and enjoy it. 

If you have began your Christmas decorating, here is some super cute Subway Art for ya. I've included 3 different sized images in two different color schemes. Simply right click on the image of your choice and save it to your computer, frame and display! Merry Christmas!

Click HERE for this printable JOY bunting

4X6 Image

5X7 Image

8X10 Image

4X6 Image

5X7 Image

8X10 Image