Children's Sunday School Holiday Topic Page

Christmas

Great ideas to use during the Christmas holidays for Grade school children

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ACTIVITIES
	Bible Bucks	Bible Bucks are a great way to give kids an apportunity to exchange their accomplishments in class for family gifts.	Several weeks Grades 1 2 3 4 5
	The Magi Search for Jesus	After Jesus was born, some very special people paid him a visit. Words from the story are hidden in this word search.	Approx 15 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
	Giving and Receiving	It is important to give generously, but it is also important to receive with thanksgiving in your heart. This activity will help kids learn both.	Approx 20 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5
	Lying in a Manger	A Christmas scene of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus lying in a manger.	Approx 10 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4
	Perfect Gifts	After crossing out certain words, a message from James 1:17 is revealed about perfect gifts coming from the Father.	Approx 8 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
BULLETIN BOARDS
	Angels Singing	When Jesus was born, the angels appeared singing and praising the new born Savior. The joy of Jesus will be known throughout the classroom.
CRAFTS
	A Shining Star	A craft the children can hang in their room or on a Christmas tree.	Approx. 20 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5
	My Gift to Jesus	A Christmas coloring craft to show how children can give special gifts to Jesus.	Approx. 20 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5
	Special Angels	A wonderful craft to begin a Sunday School Class. Kids can be creative while enjoying the fellowship of their classmates.	Approx. 20 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
GAMES
	Seeing Stars	Children have fun collecting bright shining stars while learning how they too can shine for Jesus.	Approx. 15 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
LESSONS
	The Birth of Jesus	Four part lesson series on the birth of Christ.	4 weeks Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Let Your Light Shine	The Magi followed a bright star to find Jesus, and the kids learn they too can be a bright star for others to find Jesus.	1 week Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	The Gift of Christmas	Children will realize that Christmas is a time in which we should celebrate the birth of Jesus and worship Him.	1 week Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
OBJECT TALKS

SKITS/STORIES
	Birth of Jesus Skit	Classroom skit or Small Church Play on the Birth of Jesus.	15 to 20 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
	Not What I Wanted	Have you ever been disappointed by a Christmas Gift?	Approx. 8 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
	The Christmas Gift	Sometimes the best Christmas gift is receiving the Gift of Jesus	Approx. 15 minutes Grades 3 4 5 6
	The Crooked Tree	A inspiring story about how one crooked tree was blessed on Christmas day. Available also as a skit. click here	Approx. 20 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5
	What is Christmas?	The true celebration of Christmas is when we welcome the everlasting gift of God's own Son.	Approx. 15 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
SONGS
	The Window	A poem about a brilliant light in the night showing the way to the newborn king.	Approx. 8 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	The Gift	A song about God's gift to us, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.	Approx. 5 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4