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
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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
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
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
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
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
The angels and shepherds – Christmas
Christmas is almost here! The story of the first Christmas is a lovely story to tell. Children can also act out what happened and dress up as the different characters. There are different ways to tell the story- - use a nativity set and a story bag. Place all the figures inside and take… Continue reading The angels and shepherds – Christmas
Mary and the angel Gabriel
The visit of the angel Gabriel to mary is recorded in Luke 1:26 -36. This is an important part of the christmas story but can be difficult to tell to young children. I opt for sticking to the main points of the story. There is a craft at the end opf this post. To tell… Continue reading Mary and the angel Gabriel
J is for Jesus
J is for Jesus is part of the Bible Alphabet series. I decided on the annunciation story for the letter J because we were so close to Christmas. It followed on from 'I is for Immanuel' really well. The story is found in Lukes Gospel 1:26-33. To tell the story : Before you begin tell… Continue reading J is for Jesus
I is for Immanuel
I is for Immanuel is part of our Bible Alphabet series of stories for young children' I just couldn't think of what to do for the letter i in our Bible alphabet series at toddler group. I looked through Young's concordance and decided on Immanuel. It fitted so well as we are approaching Christmas. Bible… Continue reading I is for Immanuel