Is Jesus the forever king? Is the final part of our story series, 'Who is the forever King?' We began with King David and God's promise to David, Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’ 2 Samuel 7:16. We have told simple stories about… Continue reading Is Jesus the forever king?
Tag: Christmas
Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Journey to Bethlehem – week 1 – God made everything good
[wpedon id="8084"] This half term at toddler group we are going to take a Journey to Bethlehem. Each week the Bible story will be a simple retelling of a key event on that journey for the children. The plan is to put the stories in the context of The Big Story for the adults. So… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 1 – God made everything good
Advent calendar day 6
Isaiah 25:9 'It will be said on that day, 'Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.' ' A song to listen to. A craft to make Stained glass nativity See the original post for this here. There… Continue reading Advent calendar day 6
Advent calendar day 4
Isaiah 7:14 'Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.' Craft to make - mini circular snowflakes to decorate your home Something to listen to- Christmas is a-comin Bing Crosby.
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
Advent calendar day 2
Isaiah 9:6 ' For to us a child has been born, to us a son is given..' Craft idea - make a sheep for the shepherds - print the sheep outline from the PDF and cover the sheep with wool or cotton wool. Sheep PDF file for you to print
Advent Calendar Day 1
Each day of advent I plan to post a photo of our advent candle/s, a verse from the Bible relating to the Christmas season and a Christmassy picture. Some days I hope to include a craft idea too. Keep visiting each day to discover the next Bible verse and picture. Isaiah 9:2 … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 1
Button Christmas card to make
This is a lovely idea and very easy to make. You need to be patient though - let the glue dry completely or the buttons will fall off!
Christmas heart wreath
To make this wreath you will need a paper plate with the centre cut out. Paint this red or green. Leave to dry. Cut out lots of hearts in christmasy paper - a paper punch like the one in the photo will save a lot of time. Older children could use one but I… Continue reading Christmas heart wreath
Super-easy icicle Christmas tree decoration
I found this decoration idea on Pinterest. Take a look at the original by Happy Hooligans here. It is so simple and easy to make but also looks great. There is no need for glue or paint either! All you need are some glittery pipe cleaners, beads - I used circular and star shaped and… Continue reading Super-easy icicle Christmas tree decoration
Button Craft Christmas tree
Button craft Christmas tree. This is a lovely simple craft to make at home or with a group. It's fairly flexible - you don't need to use buttons, tissue paper, wrapping paper, stickers will all work well. Children don't have to fill in all the circles but if you want to make this a little… Continue reading Button Craft Christmas tree
Christmas stocking decorations
This is a very easy craft to prepare. Cut out a stocking shape using sugar/construction paper. Leave a space at the top for the child's name. Make a hole with a hole punch so the stocking can be hung up as a decoration. (This is optional) The children can decorate the stocking with crayons/felt tips/… Continue reading Christmas stocking decorations