Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
This story is from Matthew 2:1-18 To tell the story you need – some Wise Men, toy camels and a star. You can add some actions too – stars with hands (like in twinkle, twinkle little star), running, looking, kneeling. The story Bible Truth for Toddlers – Jesus is King Far away from where Jesus … Continue reading The Wise Men find The King
Star Christmas decoration to make to hang on the tree! Lots of sequins are needed for this simple star shaped decoration for the Christmas Tree. It's a fun craft to make and looks lovely as a special home made decoration. The printable banner, 'Joy to the World' is a reminder of the great news of … Continue reading Star Christmas decoration to make – using lollipop sticks
This week we arrive in Bethlehem! The story is from Luke 2:1-7. I often start story time by introducing the characters - in this story we'll all say hello to Mary and then to Joseph as I take them out of the story bag. (The knitted characters are from an Alan Dart pattern - available … Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 5 – Jesus is born
Christmas star craft
This is so easy and uses up Christmas cards! The star shape is from Baker Ross. I kept my Christmas cards from last year but wasn't quite sure what to do with them until I was planning for Christmas and a friend told me about star shaped wreaths! For toddlers I'm cutting out nativity themed … Continue reading Christmas Star to make
The story of the Wise Men is from Matthew 2:1-15. As this story is being told to toddlers I don't mention Herod's plan to kill the baby boys. It is a very dark part of the story and reminds us the Birth of Jesus took place in a world where many people had rejected God. … Continue reading The Wise Men visit Jesus