Christmas

Activities & Crafts:

4catholiceducators.com- Christmas Resources

Neat Jesse Tree to Make- Check out this lovely and creative Jesse Tree by Angela

Shine On- Students make punched-tin candleholders. (Bible Story Crafts & Projects Children Love by Kathy Ross, page 71).

daniellesplace.com- Christmas Crafts For Kids

Christmas Lapbooks- Here are some lapbooks that celebrate the meaning of Christmas. Download them for free and use what you want to make your own Christmas Lapbook.

12 Days of Christmas Lapbooks- Here are the directions from various resources on how to do the lapbook. These can give you lots of great ideas to make your own.

noelnoelnoel.com- Festive Candle Holder
Cute, easy craft made out of a baby food jar and tissue paper. Tip: Make a mixture of half water and half glue in a paper cup. Paint with a paintbrush or a Q-tip a small area on each jar with the glue mixture, then cover the area with small pieces of tissue paper. Use a variety of colored paper to cover the entire jar with two or three layers of tissue paper. Coat the finished jar with thinned glue to seal.

Glitter and Sugar Ornament- A fun and easy way to make lots of pretty ornaments to decorate your Christmas Tree. (The Best Holiday Crafts Ever! By Kathy Ross, page 144 & 145).

ehow.com- Melted Crayon Jars
An easy craft that students can make as presents for their loved ones.

christiancrafters.com- Several Christmas crafts posted here (scroll down to this)

Gratitude Boxes- These heartfelt gifts are the ones you will cherish forever and will never forget.

Birth of Jesus Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dial to retell the Birth of Jesus story they learned over and over again. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 37, 38, 39, 40, and 44).

cleaverpatch.com- Nativity Story Wheel

teacherspayteachers.com- Christmas Craft Nativity Freebie Story Wheel

bigfamilyblessings.com- Cutest Ever Nativity Crafts for Kids

thepurposefulmom.com- 21 Nativity Crafts for Sunday School Kids at Christmas

socalfieldtrips.com- 13 Beautiful Nativity Crafts For Kids

mrsjonescreationstation.com- Nativity Craft – Baby Jesus Ornament

notimeforflashcards.com- Nativity Suncatcher

meaningfulmama.com- Stained Glass Nativity Craft For Kids (free printable)

chickenscratchdiaries.com- Free Printable Nativity Craft (for Preschool & up)

catholicicing.com- DIY Printable Nativity for Kids by Lacy
Complete directions and printable templates

jesus-without-language.net- Nativity Scene with characters

jesus-without-language.net- Little Nativity Scene

papertoys.com- Printable Nativity Scene

madebyjoel.com- Made by Joel Nativity Scene (free printable)

Baby Jesus in a Manger- A little manger with baby Jesus is just right for little hands. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 47 & 48).

web.archive.org- Paper Bag Manger Scene



Coloring:

4catholiceducators.com- Christmas Coloring Pages

sermons4kids.com- Jesus is born manger scene #1

sermons4kids.com- Jesus is born manger scene #2

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ birth manger scene #3

sermons4kids.com- Manger scene #4

sermons4kids.com- Mary and baby Jesus

sermons4kids.com- Wise Men Worship Jesus

redtedart.com- 3D Nativity Coloring Page Printable

lambsongs.co.nz- 9 Christmas booklets and one page Bible stories
Print these out for the children to color.

web.archive.org- The First Christmas Book
A book for you to make and share.



Games:

12 Days of Christmas Memory Game- Print out 2 copies to play Memory

The Birth of Jesus Game- A simple and fun board game for younger children to find Jesus in the stable. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 56 & 57 for game board and page 55 for directions).

Pin the Star on the Stable- Teach the Christmas story with this simple game of Pin the Star on the Stable. Great for younger children. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 47).

kidssundayschool.com- Search for Jesus
A fun yet simple game for younger children about searching for baby Jesus.

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Eight Christmas games posted here.

theokschoolhouse.wordpress.com- Nativity Dominoes to print out and play

diva-girl-parties-and-stuff.com- Right, Left, Christmas Game
A fun way to review the story of the birth of Jesus.

chickenscratchdiaries.com- Christian Christmas Games: 5 free, low-prep printable activities

biblegamescentral.com- Christmas Games

christiancamppro.com- The Ultimate List of Christmas Games (230 total games)

childrensministry.com- 5 Christmas Games for Your Children’s Ministry

focusonthefamily.ca- Biblically themed Christmas Games for Children

womensministrytoolbox.com- Ultimate Christmas Game Round-Up

playlister.app- 8 Incredible Christmas Games for Children's Church

daniellesplace.com- Christmas Party Games and Ideas





Gifts For The Baby Jesus File Folder Game- The object of this game is to be the first to collect gold, frankincense, and myrrh.



Lessons:

Mary and the Angel- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

Birth of Jesus- (Pre K – K) lesson plan with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

Birth of Jesus- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

dltk-bible.com- The Christmas Story (Taken from Matthew and Luke) lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, angel printables, Christmas Bible Reading Chart, coloring pages, crafts, games and puzzles, Christmas Nativity Felt Board, puppets, or coloring templates, Christmas plays, prayers, and songs, Christmas printables, recipes, take home sheets, etc.

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson One: Gabriel Visits Mary

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson Two: Joseph’s Dream

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson Three: Journey to Bethlehem

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson Four: Visit of the Magi



Music/Songs:

kididdles.com- Away in a Manger Song (with lyrics and audio)

kididdles.com- Christ Was Born on Christmas Day Song (with lyrics)

kididdles.com- Go Tell It On The Mountain Song (with lyrics)



Puzzles/Worksheets:

ministry-to-children.com- Christmas Activity Worksheets for Children

kidssundayschool.com- The Magi Search for Jesus (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Birth of Jesus (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Birth of Jesus (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Birth of Jesus (decoder)

thoughtco.com- Christmas Nativity Wordsearch, Crossword Puzzle, and Other Printouts

The Angel Said to Them . . . (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 16.

Shepherds Find the Baby (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 17. (Click on Sample)

calvarycurriculum.com- Several Christmas worksheets listed with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

dltk-holidays.com- Christmas puzzles
Scroll down to Christmas Themed Printable Games and Puzzles for anagrams, bingo, crosswords, cryptograms, dominos, jigsaw puzzles, mazes, Memory cards, riddles, word-mining, word searches

An Angel Tells Good News- Connect the dots in the picture to see who brought Mary good news. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 9).

The Angel Speaks to Mary- Begin at start and write down every other word as you follow the arrows around the crown. You will see part of the angel’s message about the soon-to-be-born king. (Red Hot Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 34).

Jesus’ Birth Announcement- Use this code to see what the angles said. (Wa-a-ay Cool Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 34).

Joseph Cares for Mary- In the space draw a picture of what the angel told Joseph in his dream. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 10).

A Trip to Bethlehem- Look at the two pictures. The second picture has 6 missing parts. Circle the missing parts. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 12).

Angels Tell Shepherds the Good News- Match the angels. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 13).

Shepherds Find The Baby (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word (Grade 1 – 3) by Linda Standke, page 17.

Wise Men Visit Jesus- Find the matching pictures and draw lines to them. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 14).

The First Christmas Gift- To find out what the first Christmas gift was, write the first letter of each picture on the line above the picture. (Wa-a-ay Cool Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 35).

Go to Egypt- Help Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt (maze). (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 15).

The Flight to Egypt-Flip the page maze to help Joseph and his family travel to Egypt. . (Wa-a-ay Cool Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 37 & 38).



Quizzes:

a4esl.org- Christmas Story Quiz

whatchristianswanttoknow.com- This quiz can easily be made into a worksheet.



Skits:

kidssundayschool.com- The Birth of Jesus- A lively skit about the people and times during the Birth of Jesus.

kidssundayschool.com- Not What I Wanted- Have you ever been disappointed by a Christmas Gift?

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Several Christmas Skits, Plays & Dramas posted here

Jesse Tree Ideas

Check out this lovely and creative Jesse Tree by Angela who made the cute tree herself!
*Great for those who can't leave things in their classroom and everything has to be portable.



Other Ideas:

pinterest.com- Jesse Tree Inspiration

rca.org- Making A Jesse Tree (ornament patterns included)

tiredneedsleep.blogspot.com- Free Printable Jesse Tree ornaments and devotions for Advent

4catholiceducatiors.com- Jesse Tree

christiancrafters.com- A Jesse Tree for Advent

catholicicing.com- Jesse Tree Readings, Ornaments, and Free Printables!

catholicculture.org- Catholic Activity: Jesse Tree Ornament Ideas and Blessing

catholicculture.org- Catholic Activity: Jesse Tree Instructions

couponing101.com- Free Jesse Tree Printable Kit Downloads (several posted!)

crosswalk.com- From Adam to Jesus: The Jesse Tree Tradition
What is a Jesse Tree?, Our Jesse Tree Tradition, and Jesse Tree Resources

catholicallyear.com- Handmade Jesse Tree Set Tutorial (in expert, intermediate, and novice versions)

showerofroses.blogspot.com- The Jesse Tree :: A No-Sew Picture Tutorial with Readings

loyolapress.com- Our Jesse Tree
Activity with directions.

confessionsofahomeschooler.com- Jesse Tree Advent Study and includes the Jesse Tree printable ornaments, etc.

1plus1plus1equals1.net- Jesse Tree Printables

catholicicing.com- Byzantine Jesse Tree (Free Printable Ornaments!)

Upside Down - Short film from the message Right Christmas

Be sure to watch it to the end.

Christmas Lapbooks

Here are some lapbooks that celebrate the meaning of Christmas. Download them for free and use what you want to make your own Christmas Lapbook.


homeschoolshare.com- The Legend of the Candy Cane

1plus1plus1equals1.com- Christmas Symbols Lapbook

lifeofahomeschoolmom.com- Christmas Lapbooks




Activities to put inside lapbook:

Birth of Jesus- word wall, Bible story with questions, songs and/or finger plays, activities, crafts, games, coloring, handwriting, mini books, puzzles, etc.

Birth of Jesus- vocabulary words, Bible story with questions, activities, crafts, games, puzzles, mazes, mini books, worksheets, etc.

Wise Men- vocabulary words, Bible story with questions, activities, crafts, games, puzzles, mazes, mini book, worksheets, etc.

FREE 12 Days of Christmas Lapbook

Here are the directions from various resources on how to do the lapbook. These can give you lots of great ideas to make your own.


*Be sure to adjust them to fit your faith teachings.


homeschoolshare.com- Protestant

showerofroses.blogspot.com- a Catholic version of the lapbook

Twelve Days of Christmas Memory Game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this game are not my own and are from various internet sources.


12 Days of Christmas Memory Game- Print out 2 copies to play Memory.

12 Days of Christmas Memory Game- Cards

What To Give For Christmas

I’m not much for shopping and I really don’t need anything, but Oprah has the right idea about what to give for Christmas . . . love.

These heartfelt gifts are the ones you will cherish forever and will never forget.




Gratitude Boxes

All you do is get a container or box and decorate it. Then have everyone write a special note for that person to put inside. To make it easy, Oprah has made printable note cards for you.

What I love about you . . .

Thank you for . . .

My holiday wish for you . . .


Print these notes out and write your special message to that “special” person.


'Tis the season to let someone know how much you appreciate them and making it a wonderful Christmas for years to come.

Gifts For The Baby Jesus File Folder Game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Gifts For Baby Jesus File Folder Game





Directions: The object of this game is to collect gold, frankincense and myrrh. The player rolls the die and follows the directions. If they land on a GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, or MYRRH space, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about Jesus’ birth. If they answer correctly, they receive a gold, frankincense, or myrrh card (which ever space they landed on). If they are not correct, they do not receive a card. Younger students do not have to answer a question and just receive a card. Players collect a gold, frankincense and myrrh card as they move around the board. Whoever collects all 3 cards first, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place. NOTE: If the player lands on a space labeled GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, or MYRRH and they already have that card, they do nothing and the game continues.


Gifts for the Baby Jesus Game- Directions, Game Board, Question Cards, Game Cards, Spinner