Activity Array

Here you'll find an array of activities for elementary children that can be used in Children's Ministry, after-school programs, in the classroom and by homeschoolers.


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The Birth of Jesus — Optional Lesson Series

Each year we have an opportunity to focus on the birthday of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To vary it a bit, there are several options below. Each series includes the following interactive PowerPoint Bible lessons: The angel, Gabriel, coming to Zechariah and the birth of John, the angel coming to Mary, the angel coming to Joseph, the birth of Jesus, the angels coming to the shepherds and they worship Jesus, and the Wisemen coming to worship Jesus. Have fun celebrating this special holiday!

Series 1 — Make a nativity and use it to retell the story

Series 2 — Act out the Stories and Make Christmas decor and gifts

Series 3 — Act out the Stories and Make a Christmas board game


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Jesus is born — Make a Nativity and Retell the Story

Praise God, Jesus came to us as a baby to a humble family. We here the story every Christmas, but it still holds the same glory and wonder.

This series of Christmas stories tell the story of Jesus’ birth in three parts and encourages kids to make their own Nativity Decor Set which they can use each week (and years afterward) to retell this precious story of Jesus’ birth.

Gabriel comes to Mary and Joseph. Baby Jesus is born in Bethlehem — Luke 1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

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This Power Point presentation tells the story of Jesus birth part 1. Gabriel speaks to Mary and Joseph. For the craft, kids can make their own nativity characters so that they can tell the story, too. At the end they’ll have a full nativity set.

You can get the puppets from: http://www.springtimedoodles.com

Angel Announcement and Shepherds Worship Baby Jesus – Luke 2:4-20

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We continue the story of Jesus’ birth with the Angel’s announcement to the Shepherds. We too worship Jesus in prayer and song. After seeing the GraceLink story, retell the story together using the fun 3-D characters. You can get the puppets from http://www.springtimedoodles.com/2014/12/nativity-paper-puppets-free-printables.html

Wise Men Follow the Star to find Jesus. Matthew 2

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We finalize the story of Jesus’ birth with the Wisemen’s trip to see the newborn king and give our Lord, Jesus three very special gifts. What gifts can you give to Jesus? Continue retelling the story with fun puppets. You can get the puppets from

https://springtimedoodles.com/blog/posts/nativity-paper-puppets-free-printables/

God’s story in the stars

The above PowerPoint presentation mentions God’s story in the stars. Find out more at: https://www.freedomlifelight.com/Gods-celestial-word-all-48-constellations/

It also mentions the star of Bethlehem as part of that great story. Check out Rick Larsen’s research here: https://bethlehemstar.com/

Continue the story of Jesus — Jesus Begins His Ministry