Christmas Activities
The Christmas season is when we, as Christians, celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is more than an annual shopping extravaganza. Who could imagine that God Himself would come to earth as a baby? This tiny, vulnerable child came to die for us. He is at once a newborn infant and our eternal King. The free, printable Christmas activities and resources below can help you teach children the true meaning of Christmas.
The Shepherds’ Story Spot the Differences
The story of Jesus’ birth is a familiar and beloved story. And it’s entirely true! According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth, there were humble shepherds in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels appeared to the shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find…
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The Shepherd’s Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle
The story of Jesus’ birth is a familiar and beloved story. And it’s entirely true! Among other interesting details, Luke’s story (found in Luke chapter 2) tells about nearby shepherds who were among the first to learn about Jesus’ humble birth. These lowly shepherds, near the bottom of the social ladder, were the first ones…
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Joseph’s Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle
Matthew wanted his readers to believe that Jesus was the promised Messiah of the Old Testament. So, in Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew recorded the true story of an angel appearing to Joseph to reassure him and tell him to take Mary as his wife. The angel told Joseph that the baby Mary was carrying was conceived…
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Prophets’ Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle (2)
Long before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah told of a time when a special child would be born. Isaiah said “the government will be on His shoulders” (Isaiah 9:6). Micah prophesied about Bethlehem and said, “One will come from you to be ruler over Israel for Me” (Micah 5:2). Other prophecies announced the birth…
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Mary’s Story Support from Sunday School University
Sunday School Zone has partnered with Sunday School University to provide additional help for adults who want to better understand the story of Mary, Jesus’ mother. This video was created to help teachers of adults lead a Bible study on Luke 1:26-35; the story of the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary announcing the birth of Jesus. The better you understand the story, the better you’ll be able to communicate the truth(s) of the story to the children you are teaching.
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Shepherds Told About Jesus Jigsaw Puzzle
According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…
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Mary’s Story Match Game
Luke 1:26-56 tells us the Angel Gabriel appeared to a young woman named Mary. Gabriel announced that she would have a special baby—Jesus, the Messiah! This happened before Mary and Joseph were married and teaches that Jesus was special, not just because He was the Messiah, but because He was conceived miraculously by the power…
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Shepherds Told About Jesus Coded Words
It was just another night in the fields for the shepherds we read about in Luke chapter 2, until the angels appeared and told them the Messiah had come as a baby and was nearby in Bethlehem. Like many Jews at that time, the shepherds were waiting for the Messiah and hoping He would come…
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Gabriel Told About Jesus Word Search
This Gabriel Told About Jesus Word Search activity will help underscore for kids the reality of the virgin conception and the truth that Jesus would be born of flesh AND the Spirit. You can learn more about Gabriel’s Visit to Mary here. You can also see a list of the types of free Bible activities we provide on…
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