Preparing Room for Jesus in Your Homeschool This Advent with Lara Molettiere

Lara Molettiere is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of 2 who believes that as mothers we are the gate-keepers, grace givers, and cultivators of our homes and that when we step into our God-given capacity, we are capable of providing a delightful and life-giving education to our children. In this episode, Lara shares how we can make Advent a sacred time for our families by slowing down and making space for restful traditions that help us savor our faith.You can find show notes for this episode including links to all the books and resources Lara mentioned at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-61-preparing-room-for-jesus-in-your-homeschool-this-advent-with-lara-molettiere/.Visit A Gentle Advent to learn more about Lara's Advent courses.Here are some of the favorite Advent books Lara's family enjoys each year:Jotham's Journey by Arnold YtreeideThe Crippled Lamb by Max LucadoOne Wintry Night by Ruth Bell GrahamThe Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan WojciechowskiThe Tale of the Three Trees by Angela Elwell HuntThe Gift of the Magi by O. HenryAlso check out Lara's 20 Living Books for Advent and Christmas.You might also enjoy Aimee's list of Favorite Christmas Books to Read Aloud.Lara recommended several resources that she uses for her personal reflection and study during Advent:Waiting on the Word by Malcolm GuiteCome, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David TrippAdorning the Dark by Andrew PetersonWe would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter