Free printables, coloring pages and Bible lessons for kids
Title: The Birth of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 1:18-2:15, Luke 2:1-21 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus (make cross with arms) is our Savior (lift hands in the air) King (act like you’re putting on a crown)! Supplies: Photos of doctor, life guard, fireman, police officer, and king, post it notes, story sequence strips, glue, … Read more
As the Christmas countdown draws us ever closer to the big day, the general mood and priorities of people can tend to grow slightly frantic and frenzied, perhaps almost panicked at times. With lists to fulfill, stores to visit, and relatives to invite, our minds might be busily buzzing with any number of things. But … Read more
While I was growing up, every Christmas Eve, my parents would bring out the walnuts and popcorn jar. At that time, I didn’t quite understand the meaning behind this activity, but now I completely get it. I appreciate my parents for showing us the true meaning of this time of year, but I think it … Read more
My family and I are making a conscience effort to make this Christmas about the TRUE reason for this season – Jesus Christ! So as I was thinking of songs that we hear, I thought of “Jingle Bells”. That is a very popular song, but it doesn’t say anything about Jesus. So, I changed the … Read more
The Christmas story is often so familiar to the children in our churches (and to us) that we forget about the magnitude of it. We forget that God became man and dwelt among His people. Especially when teaching children we often focus on the sheep and shepherds, the angels, and the baby in the manger, without focussing … Read more
Well it’s time to prepare for all those holiday visitors in your children’s ministry. Besides stocking up on extra snacks and craft supplies, it’s a good idea to have a few active Christmas party games ready too. I don’t know what it is about the month of December but kids have so much energy. Fill … Read more
My Sunday School class loves to color, cut, and has fun re-enacting stories, so I thought they would love this. I just created this simple playlet for them to color, cut, and then use to re-enact the Christmas story. I’m going to even bring in my laminator so that after they color and cut the … Read more
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Christmas story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put this little reader … Read more
My kids and I are really concentrating on the true meaning of Christmas this year. Not that we don’t every year, but to tell the truth, we still watch the usual Christmas movies: Rudolph, Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Buddies, etc. Not that there’s anything wrong with those movies, I actually really like … Read more
You know how much I object lessons! Seeing everything as a teaching object has become a habit. I blame it on all those children’s ministry conferences. That’s where it all started. But enough about me, let’s get to today’s object lesson! Since it’s Christmas, I thought it would be fun to select a familiar holiday … Read more