Make a gingerbread house inspired scene with bits and pieces of paper and wrapping. Making a real gingerbread house is lovely but sometimes it's good to just have a rummage through odds and ends of paper and card and create something festive. I always keep wrapping paper scraps and christmas card pictures as they make… Continue reading Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene
Category: Christmas
The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
The Saviour is here is our third Christmas Story in a series of three. We began with Isaiah foretelling the birth of Jesus, The Saviour is Promised and then we told the story of Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, The Saviour is on his way. The story is based on Luke 2:1-20 The Saviour is here!… Continue reading The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
The Saviour is on his way is our second Christmas story in a series of three. We began with, The Saviour is Promised - a Story all about Isaiah and now we meet Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The Bible Story is from Luke 1:26-38 and includes the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. If you have… Continue reading The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
Joseph and the Angel
Joseph and the Angel is from Matthew 1:18-25. In Luke's Gospel we hear about the Angel visiting Mary and in Matthew's Gospel we find out how Joseph knew that the baby was from God. In this story we have the special name - Immanuel, a name that only appears a couple of times in the… Continue reading Joseph and the Angel
The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1
The Saviour is promised is the first of three Christmas stories. We begin seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus with Isaiah and the prophecy of Jesus' coming into the world. Why tell this part of the Christmas Story? It helps to put Christmas into context. It reminds us and helps us to see… Continue reading The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1
The Cast of Christmas are ready!
The cast of Christmas are ready! I'm really looking forward to telling the Christmas Story with these guys .. made by my super talented mum. The Wise Men are my favourites 🙂 Here's a link to the Alan Dart pattern my mum used. (Affiliate link - if you click and buy the item I receive… Continue reading The Cast of Christmas are ready!
Use what you have Christmas Collage
Use what you have to make a Christmas collage. There is so much for us to spend money on at Christmas that it's a nice change to use what we already have have to make crafts. I always keep Christmas cards as they have great pictures. And those bits of wrapping paper that aren't quite… Continue reading Use what you have Christmas Collage
Let’s meet Anna and Simeon!
Let's meet Anna and Simeon who saw Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem. We read about them in Luke 2:22-38. This story isn't always told at Christmas time but it fits in between the visit of the Shepherds and the arrival of the Wise men. (When Herod starts to anxiously look for Jesus in Matthew… Continue reading Let’s meet Anna and Simeon!
Birth of Jesus Story Video
The Birth of Jesus story video for young children to enjoy. Jesus' birth is the heart of Christmas. This story video begins with the journey to Bethlehem and ends with the Shepherds visit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlZkKgIhyns&t=21s Feel free to use and share. A lovely craft idea to do - make a Christmas collage using wrapping paper and… Continue reading Birth of Jesus Story Video
Candle decoration to make
Candle crafts are lovely for homemade Christmas decorations. I saw this idea on pinterest. It's from Kidscraftroom.com which is a great place for craft ideas. This craft combines two of my favourite things - yarn and Christmas! If you are making this at home with your own children you can use what you have -… Continue reading Candle decoration to make
The Wise Men find The King
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
Some festive baking! Yum!
Some festive baking! Yum! Christmas is a great time of year to make biscuits. There are loads of cookie cutter shapes to choose from, I chose Christmas trees. I used a favourite recipe that never fails. This is a very easy recipe called 1-2-3 biscuits from ‘Cakes and Cake Decorating’ by Rosemary Wadey. The recipe for some… Continue reading Some festive baking! Yum!
Star Christmas decoration to make – using lollipop sticks
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
How to make a shepherd
How to make a shepherd printable instructions. You can make a shepherd to add to a Nativity display or use when telling the Christmas Story. Below is a photo of a nativity to give you an idea of how you can use paper plate Christmas characters to build a Christmas scene. In the picture we… Continue reading How to make a shepherd
Angel tree topper instructions
Angel tree topper instructions that are easy to print. We made these angels last year in our toddler group. There are some instructions here on the blog in a previous post but this printable instruction leaflet is much easier to print and share. It can be handy to have some instructions for the adults to… Continue reading Angel tree topper instructions
Happy Christmas!
'Love came down at Christmas,Love all lovely, love divine;Love was born at Christmas,Star and angels gave the sign.' Christina Rossetti Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10
Paper Plate Nativity
Angels, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and the manger with the baby. Great for a nativity decoration and for telling the Christmas story. Links to 'how to make' the characters (specifically the angels but the same basic idea is used for Mary, Joseph and the shepherds too) and the manger The stable is a cardboard box covered… Continue reading Paper Plate Nativity
Shepherd craft
Luke tells us that shepherds were told that the Saviour had been born! 'For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord' Luke 2:11 So here are some shepherds to make ... using paper plates All you need to make these shepherds - paper plates,pipe… Continue reading Shepherd craft
Jesus is born craft
All you need for this craft - paper party bags, shredded tissue paper, stars, baby picture, glue, crayons or material for the swaddling cloths. A free download of the baby baby-jesus-x-8-1Download There is a lot of cutting out to do beforehand and not loads for children to do - they decorate the baby, add the… Continue reading Jesus is born craft
Another angel! or two…
A whole paper plate - cut out a triangle and use as the body. Add ribbon so this angel can be used as a Christmas dec How lovely is this! Got to love that face. ice cream pot angel - with a sparkly halo! half a paper plate folded in three - a tree topper… Continue reading Another angel! or two…
Angel!
There are lots of Bible stories that include angels so this craft isn't just for Christmas! But obviously we often make angel crafts at Christmas so here is a paper plate angel that stands up and could be used as a tree topper. All you need - paper plates (cheap and quite thin as you… Continue reading Angel!
Christmas stained glass – paper plate!
I first made a paper plate stained glass window back in 2015! You can take a look at the blog post and instructions here - click this link There is quite a bit of prep for this craft but it's so worth the effort. It looks lovely! This year I thought I would add some… Continue reading Christmas stained glass – paper plate!
Make Your Own Advent Calendar
All you need to make an advent calendar with Bible verses that help us to prepare for Christmas
Happy Christmas to you!
Thank you for visiting this blog! I just want to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year. This is my last post of 2018. To finish, here are some photos from the Toddler Group parties that I've been involved with over the past week. One was a birthday party for Jesus… Continue reading Happy Christmas to you!
Journey to Bethlehem – week 6 – The Shepherds
So far we have had stories about Creation, the Fall, Abraham, the angel visiting Mary and the birth of Jesus. Our last story in our journey to Bethlehem series is all about the shepherds. Luke 2:8-20 Bible Story from Luke 2:8-20 Bible truth for toddlers - Jesus is the Saviour 'The baby sent from God was… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 6 – The Shepherds
Journey to Bethlehem – week 5 – Jesus is born
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
Journey to Bethlehem – week 4 – The Angel visits Mary
This week we get very near to Bethlehem! The story is the Angel's visit to Mary from Luke 1:26-38. Bible story – from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can – ask the children and adults to join in) 'One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 4 – The Angel visits Mary
Another Christmas star idea!
Christmas star craft
Christmas Star to make
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
Journey to Bethlehem – week 3 – God’s promise to Abraham
This week the Bible story was all about God's promise to Abraham to give him a huge family and to bless all the people on earth through that family. During the story I use the names Abraham and Sarah for simplicity. (At this point in the Bible they are still using the names Abram and… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 3 – God’s promise to Abraham
Christmas story paper plates
These paper plates can be used to tell the Christmas story and/or as craft ideas. They need some prep so I'm posting them now! The Angel Gabriel visits Mary - Luke 1:26-38 Jesus is born - Luke 2:1-7 The shepherds are told about the birth of the Saviour - Luke 2:8-21 You can tell… Continue reading Christmas story paper plates
The Wise Men visit Jesus
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
Happy Christmas!
Thank you for taking the time to visit this blog and for leaving comments here and in a couple of Christmas cards 🙂 I hope that you have a very Happy Christmas. 'And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped… Continue reading Happy Christmas!
Shepherds find the baby in the manger
The baby sent from God was tucked up in the manger. Mary and Joseph were there to look after him. Do you remember his name? He was called Jesus. There they were that night - just the three of them. Meanwhile, out of the town, in the hills there were shepherds. Shepherds look after sheep.… Continue reading Shepherds find the baby in the manger
Christmas craft fun!
Lots of making today at Toddler Group - sequins and shredded tissue paper here,there and everywhere but beautiful baubles were made and a simple nativity. I think I prefer sequins instead of glitter for making baubles and the children loved them. I love celebrating Christmas at Toddler Group 🙂
Christmas baubles craft
All you need to make these decorations - circles cut out of card (I use a paper punch), an oblong with a hole for string, glue and sequins. I'm going to ask parents to put the child's name and date on the back so that this becomes a keepsake. To minimise sequin spillage (!) each… Continue reading Christmas baubles craft
Angel to make
To make this angel all you need is - paper plate (cut out a triangle for the angel's body), circle for the angel's face, shredded tissue paper for the hair, black felt tip to draw a face, ribbon to make a hook so the angel can be used as a decoration and yellow tissue paper,… Continue reading Angel to make
The Cast of Christmas are ready!
The cast of Christmas are ready! I'm really looking forward to telling the Christmas Story with these guys .. made by my super talented mum. The Wise Men are my favourites 🙂 Here's a link to the Alan Dart pattern my mum used. (Affiliate link - if you click and buy the item I receive… Continue reading The Cast of Christmas are ready!
The Angel visits Mary
The Angel visits Mary Bible story - from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can - ask the children and adults to join in) 'One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary was cleaning the house (some actions here - maybe dusting or sweeping). But then something… Continue reading The Angel visits Mary
Jesus is born – craft
We made these last year and in a couple of weeks time will make them again at our Holiday Bible Club Christmas Special. The paper plate is cut to form a simple manger shape and then the plate is decorated using coloured tissue paper, a star and some shredded tissue paper. Once this is all… Continue reading Jesus is born – craft
Christmas – paper plate stained glass nativity
'And the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.' Luke 1:30,31 Make a stained glass 'window' You will need - black square paper plates, black paper… Continue reading Christmas – paper plate stained glass nativity
Simple Christmas Craft – baby in the manger
This craft has a bit of preparation - there is some cutting out for an adult or older child to do. I made a template to speed the process up! All you need to make the 'baby in the manger' scene is :- Good quality paper plates - preferably with a definite rim. You will… Continue reading Simple Christmas Craft – baby in the manger
Make your own advent calendar
Chocolate has taken over advent calendars! So this is a set of printables to make your own set of pictures (that children can decorate every day of advent) with a Bible verse to read each day. In our family we won't do this instead of chocolate but alongside the chocolate eating advent calendar. Use this… Continue reading Make your own advent calendar
Nativity at home
We've had our Early Leaning Centre Nativity for about 14 years and it is still going strong. Sadly the new sets no longer have a stable 🙁 But with some shredded tissue paper for straw and a big catering size foil dish to keep the tissue paper contained, you have a place to display an play with… Continue reading Nativity at home
Luke 2:11 colouring – with a PDF that works!
Sorry if you had this post on facebook with a missing link. It's all sorted now 🙂 Luke 2v11 colouring activityB