ACTIVITIES
In this activity, children will use their senses to explore similar gifts to those that the wise men gave Jesus, and they will learn how valuable these gifts were.
This activity provides the children with three gifts that they can give to Jesus to celebrate Him and His birthday at Christmas.
A colorful activity to help the children see that God is with us in the person of Jesus,
as described in Matthew 1:23.
Children create the manger scene, but first they must find all the parts.
Children use size and shape to add missing objects to this scene before coloring.
A fun Christmas activity that will take the children back to the day when Jesus was born.
A fun activity that encourages children to listen and interact with the story.
Children use the letter B to help the wise men find baby Jesus.
BOOKMARKS
Students will make a beautiful bookmark craft reminding them to seek Jesus through God’s Word.
BULLETIN BOARDS
When Jesus was born, the angels appeared praising the new born Savior. With this bulletin board, the joy of Jesus will be known throughout the classroom. The angels are three dimensional.
COLORING PAGES
Children enjoy coloring a holiday picture while finding the true meaning of Christmas.
Children enjoy coloring a picture of Herod seeking the advise of the teachers of the law.
Children use size and shape to add missing objects to this scene before coloring.
A Christmas scene of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus lying in a manger.
The wise men did everything they could to find Jesus. It took them a long time because they were only following a star. When they found Him, they gave Him special gifts and praised Him!
CRAFTS
Children create a lovable lamb, complete with a poem, to remind them of the wonderful birth of Jesus.
Children will construct a manger and “baby Jesus” out of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows.
A colorful Christmas craft to show how children can give special gifts to Jesus.
GAMES
Children learn the Christmas story by playing an interactive guessing game.
In this activity, children will play a fun game of “Hide & Seek” to find the Baby Jesus using stars as clues just as the wise men did.
A fun yet simple game for younger children about searching for baby Jesus.
LESSONS
The story about the birth of Christ comes alive in this lesson as the children hear, see, and become part of this special event.
In this series, children discover the joy and wonder of the birth of Jesus, and how they can worship Him as our Lord and Savior.
In this lesson, the children will learn about the innkeeper. We will discuss some of the distractions that can get in the way of focusing on Jesus as we celebrate Christmas.
In this lesson, the children will learn about the Religious Leaders who were too busy to notice that Jesus had been born. We will talk about the difference between having a head full of knowledge and a heart full of knowledge during the Christmas season.
In this lesson, the children will learn about the Shepherds and the joy that filled them upon hearing news of Jesus’ birth. They let this excitement change their plans, their hearts, and their actions. They also made the choice to share this Good News with others!
In this lesson, the children will learn about the importance of seeking Jesus and praising Him for coming to earth to save us!
OBJECT TALKS
Everyday objects provide children with three gifts that they can give Jesus on His Birthday.
In this activity, children will discover the story of how the world became a dark place. They will learn Jesus came to be the Light of the World and how we, as followers of Jesus, must share the light to give hope to others.
PRINTABLES
Students will make a beautiful bookmark craft reminding them to seek Jesus through God’s Word.
SONGS
We need to joyfully tell others about Jesus. Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”
STORIES
(Storybook Available) A short Christmas story about the night Jesus was born, which was not silent at all.
A story about an unselfish lamb who was rewarded by being part of a very important celebration.