Hey Parents!
As you seek to point your families to Jesus this Christmas season, we want to help you continue the fun and conversations at home! Here are some of our favorite resources for kids and families to use throughout the Christmas season.
Family Devotionals
Lifeway Advent Guide
Join other Foothill Families as we use this weekly devotional to help guide us through the Advent season. This short, weekly devotional is great for families with kids of all ages!
The Light Before Christmas
This weekly devotional by Marty Machowski is a great family devotional and is very accessible for kids of all ages.
Jesse Tree Ornaments & Cards
The Jesse Tree is a classic Advent tradition that helps children see how every promise of God finds its “Yes” in Jesus. To make this tradition even more engaging, this resource can be paired with the Tiny Theologians Jesus Tree Podcast listed below!
Advent Blocks
These advent blocks are a great investment especially if you have young kids. You will use them year after year as you prepare for Christmas with your family.
Truth in the Tinsel
We love a simple craft and this Advent e-book is filled with a simple, daily crafts for your kids that will walk them through the entire story of scripture during this Advent season. This would be a great activity for toddlers through elementary aged kids!
God With Us – Teen Devotional
This devotional is geared to teens, but can be great for adults too! Walk through all of the prophecies that point to Jesus throughout the Bible together with your student this Advent season.
Podcasts
God's Big Story Podcast
This podcast directly corresponds with our Advent curriculum in our Toddler and Preschool classrooms! Listen to each episode throughout the week to help your child remember and talk about what we learned on Sunday.
Tiny Theologians Jesse Tree Podcast
From December 1–25, kids can follow along with TJ, Tori, and their neighbors as they journey through God’s big story—one promise at a time.
Spotify Playlist
We made a playlist of our favorite Christmas songs, we hope you can sing along with your families throughout the week!
Kids Books
We love having books around the house that teach our kids in a fun and different way the story of Christmas. Here are a few of our favorite picture books to have in your homes this season.
Other Fun Ideas
If you want to add in a few fun extra toys that will point your kids to Jesus, check out these nativity sets and other fun tools.
A Star From Afar
Little People Nativity Set
ABCs of Christmas Cards
