Here are some of the best Advent resources we've found to help you celebrate Advent with your little ones! From free printables, to books, to Advent theme toys there is something here for every family and every child.

Advent Mass Journal For Kids 
This free downloadable Mass activity will help your kids connect with Mass throughout this season. Each week includes a gospel story related to the days gospel as well as a "Mass Gem". The Mass Gems are quick lesson prompts for you to discuss with your children before Mass, and help them remember throughout Mass.

Advent Mass Journal - The Kingdom Collective

The Jesse Tree
The Advent Jesse Tree is a great way to explore the story of the bible with your kids throughout the Advent. Each day there is a different scripture passage and ornament you can hang on your tree (or have a separate mini Jesse Tree). You can make your own ornaments, print free ones from online, or order some handmade ornaments to use year after year. Here is the Loyola Press explanation of the Jesse tree. Each day has the scripture and explanation of the scripture typed out for you. Or you can order this book with Jesse Tree reflections to use year after year! O Come, Emmanuel 

Mary on the Mantle
This is a fun Catholic alternative to Elf on the Shelf created by Be A Heart Design. Each day you set Mary doing an activity as she prepares for a new baby (you can also have her growing more and more pregnant as the month progresses). Then Mary has a suggestion every day of a kind service your kids can do that day to prepare for Jesus. All of the set up and service ideas can be found here: Mary on the Mantle. She has unfortunately sold out of her Marian dolls but you can find some others here: Mary Plush Pillow; Mary with Baby Jesus; Shining Light Dolls Mary

Child Friendly Manger Scenes
Having a manger scene that your kids can play with (without you worrying about them breaking) can be an easy way to get your kids into the holiday spirit. You can bless their manger scene and wrap baby Jesus in a present and put him under the tree to be opened first on Christmas morning. 

Melissa & Doug Wooden Manger Scene
Fischer Price Little People Nativity Set
Catholic Company Nativity Sets

Celebrating the Saints During Advent:
Cultural Saint Celebration USCCB (PDF)
Introduce Your Kids to the Saints (Powerpoint)
Advent with the Saints for Kids (book)
Free Printable Coloring Pages: Jesse Tree Ornaments, Advent Wreath, Advent Saints, ect.

Advent Home Blessings
Blessing Your Advent Wreath
Blessing Your Christmas Tree
Blessing Your Manger Scene