Awaiting the Light - An Advent Study

Awaiting the Light is a beautifully designed Advent study created to help your family slow down, prepare your hearts, and rediscover the wonder of Christ’s coming. Thoughtfully crafted for busy homes, this guide provides a peaceful rhythm for December—simple enough to follow through, rich enough to make an impact, and flexible enough for all ages.

Whether you’re a homeschooling family, a parent wanting intentional family time, or simply looking for a Christ-centered way to celebrate the season, this study invites your home into a slower, more meaningful Advent.

What is Awaiting the Light?

Awaiting the Light is a 3-week Advent study, with four simple days of readings and activities each week.

No overwhelm. No complicated schedules. Just a calm, steady rhythm that points your family toward Jesus.

Each week unfolds a new theme as you journey toward Christmas:

• Week 1: Promise & Prophecy

• Week 2: Preparation & Prayer

• Week 3: The Coming King

It’s designed to keep your family focused on Scripture, connection, and meaningful moments—without adding stress to an already full season.

What's Included

Inside Awaiting the Light, you’ll find a beautiful collection of activities and resources to create a rich, memorable Advent season:

✓ Scripture Readings

Thoughtfully selected passages that tell the story of Jesus’ coming, perfect for short daily readings.

✓ Scripture Copywork (Print & Cursive)

Each week includes copywork pages featuring a section of the daily scripture readings. You’ll receive both print and cursive versions, allowing your children to practice handwriting while hiding God’s Word in their hearts. These pages are simple, meaningful, and perfect for a quiet moment of reflection or morning time. And can be a sentimental keepsake years from now.

✓ Picture Book Suggestions

A curated list of beautiful, high-quality picture books that fit the weekly themes and enrich your home during the season.

✓ Weekly Handicrafts

Simple, meaningful hands-on projects your family can enjoy together—easy to gather, easy to complete, and full of purpose.

✓ Optional Activities

Three additional hands-on experiences for families who want to go deeper or add extra fun to their Advent rhythm.

✓ Picture Study

Artwork with discussion prompts to help children slow down, observe, and reflect.

✓ Composer Study

Music selections—perfect for setting a peaceful atmosphere at home.

✓ Pine Tree Mini Nature Study

A seasonal nature study woven into Advent, including:

• Pine tree anatomy

• Pine cone exploration worksheet

• Life cycle posters

• A simple experiment

✓ Coloring Pages

Calming, meaningful coloring sheets perfect for younger learners or quiet moments during read-alouds.

✓ Free-Read Book Lists

Lists of recommended picture books and chapter books for families who want to bring even more beauty and truth into the season.

✓ Optional Narration Journal

A keepsake-style notebook for recording reflections, thoughts, prayers, and Scripture readings throughout Advent.

✓ Beautiful, Gentle Design

Soft watercolor illustrations and peaceful layouts that make the study feel warm, inviting, and calming—everything December should be.

Why Families Love This Study

Awaiting the Light is designed to be:

✓ Flexible for All Ages

Perfect for littles, big kids, teens, and mixed-age families.

✓ Easy to Use

Open-and-go layout with one place to find your weekly readings and activities.

✓ Christ-Centered

Every part of the study ties back to Scripture.

✓ Peaceful & Practical

A simple rhythm that fits into real life—no pressure, no rushing.

✓ Meaningful & Memorable

Builds traditions your children will look forward to year after year.

✓ Perfect for Any Family

Whether you homeschool, supplement after school, or gather in the evenings, the structure adapts to your family’s lifestyle.

Create a Season of Wonder, Peace, and Purpose

In a season filled with noise and hurry, Awaiting the Light helps families pause and remember what this season is truly about.

Your children will hear the story of Jesus’ coming. You’ll make memories together. And your home will be filled with simple beauty, meaningful conversations, and the joy of anticipating Christmas.