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 Ytreeide
• The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado
• One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham
• The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski
• The Tale of the Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt
• The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

Also 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 Guite
• Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp
• Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson

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