Day 15: David

We have begun a new element this week of asking that they each ask a question after the reading. I am enjoying this addition to Advent, with them listening well and asking good questions, like about Why David cut off a piece of Saul's robe? And about his slingshot.

They brought their dog family to Advent tonight.

Day 15: David
Tonight we covered the life of David, his unlikely anointing, his job as musician for Saul after already being anointed as the next king, his defeat of Goliath putting him at odds with Saul, and later his assuming the crown after Saul and Jonathan's death. Overall, David was a king that loved and feared the Lord. The paper ornament shows his slingshot, my felt ornament is of his sack and smooth stones and the chocolates are "Stars of David". We want to teach them about harmonizing with our singing too, so we sang along with Nat King Cole's classic "Joy to the World" tonight, trying to sing parts with him and hearing better music than my piano playing. 

If you are following along with the Bible in Stories -  telling by the pictures, pages 244-275

If using the Bible or another Bible reader - summarize 1 Samuel 16- 2 Samuel 3

"Joy to the World" accompanied by Nat King Cole