CHRISTMAS Season

Online Object Lessons (also use for PUPPET conversations)

The Candy Cane- Objects:   A candy cane. (perhaps enough for each child)
      Theme:  The true meaning of Christmas
"Child, I'm Proud of You!" -    Object:  A photo album.
    Theme:  God was pleased with His Son.  Is He pleased with us?
Jesus Is Comin' to Town! - Object: A toy Santa. Theme: Jesus brings us the gift of love.
Jingle All the Way! - Objects:   Some small bells. (Put one on a string or ribbon to make a necklace
    for each child.) Theme: Jesus is the source of the true joy of Christmas.
Joy to the World! - Object:  A calendar and an Advent Wreath. Theme:  Jesus comes to bring us joy.
Know Jesus, Know Peace. No Jesus, No Peace! - Object:  A newspaper and an Advent Wreath.
    (Or, also want to make a "bumper sticker" that says, "Know Jesus, Know Peace - No Jesus, No Peace.")
    Theme:  Jesus comes to bring us peace.
Mary Had a Little Lamb -   Objects:   A small stuffed lamb.  Theme:  Jesus is the Lamb of
NAUGHTY OR NICE? -   Object:  None.   Theme:  God's Grace
The Promise Book -   Objects:   A mail order catalogue (preferably one with toys.)
    Theme: God's promises.
Star Light, Star Bright Lead us to our Hope tonight! - Object:  A Christmas Star and Advent Wreath.
     Theme:  Our hope is in Jesus.
Watching and Waiting - Objects: A Christmas star such as one that would go on the top of a Christmas
    tree.  Theme: Just as the wise men watched for the star announcing Jesus' birth, we watch and wait for
    his return.
What's In A Name? -   Objects:   A book on the meaning of names.
Theme: Salvation in the name of Jesus.

Advent Treasure Hunt -  with Scripture Readings, Christmas Carols, Activities, Crafts

Angel Crafts - includes lessons, crafts, coloring pages, and other angel links.   

STORY: "A Brother Like That" -what Jesus meant when he had said: "It is more blessed to give..."

Lesson: Angels are God's messengers and our helpers. Includes "Angel Charades."

 Celebrate! A Holiday Handbook. Patricia Alderdice Sensorman.  Standard Publishing, 1998,
144 pages. ISBN: 0784706956 Teach Christian principles through creative holiday celebrations.
300 kid tested  ideas for inexpensive, easy-to-do holiday fun. Includes recipes, activities, crafts,
devotions, & plans for ten holiday parties with reproducible invitations.    Amazon Books
    Holidays - Advent, p. 92-93; Christmas, 94-108
    Parties - Christmas, p. 128-129
    Invitations - Christmas, p. 142

Celebrate! The Holidays with Scripture. Dorla Schlitt. Broadman & Holman, 1998,
52 pages. Teach Bible truths with arts & crafts, ages 6 & up. Reproducible pages. p. 37-51.
Amazon Books

Children's Church Specials. Group Publishing., 1998, 124 pages.   Group & Amazon Books
"Preparing for Christmas: God is Faithful" p. 96-103
"Christmas: God Saves His People"  p. 104-111
"Christmas: God Is Peace"  p. 112-118

Christmas Crafts and Activities. Gospel Light, 1998.   ISBN: 0830723595.
Includes Crafts, Activities, Games, Bible Stories and Snacks for Any Type of Advent or Christmas
Function. Ages 2-6.   Gospel Light & Barnes & Noble

Clown Ministry Skits for All Seasons. Floyd Shaffer. Group Books, 1990, 96 pages.
57 skits.    Advent, Christmas        Amazon Books

Instant Christmas Pageant: The Not-So-Silent Night.  No music to learn, no lines to memorize,
no countless rehearsals to organize! Complete script and an already-recorded soundtrack that saves time
and money. For children's choirs, puppet-ministries, and anyone who wants to relax through the next
children's pageant.     Group

Instant Christmas Pageants: Live From Bethlehem. Experience the Christmas story from a
news reporter's point of view. Group

Instant Christmas Pageants: The Fumbly Bumbly Angels. Story of Jesus' birth from the
perspective of four angels who yearn to sing in the glorious heavenly choir...but discover their debut
will be for a few ragged shepherds on a Bethlehem hillside. It's drama fun without the worry of
learning lines, rounding up musicians, or coaching kids on what comes next--because every line...
song...and sound effect is professionally recorded on the accompanying compact disc! Group
BONUS: The CD also comes packed with already-prepared clip art to decorate
publicity fliers, bulletins, and posters!

Instant Christmas Pageants: The Mouse's Tale. Discover the story of Christ's birth through
the eyes of the stable animals.   Group

Object Talks For Special Occasions. Verna L. Kokmeyer.  Standard, 1995, 48 pages.
   "Give a Gift to God" (gift-wrapped mirror) p. 16;
   "Open the Gift" ( wrapped box with a cross for each person) p. 17;
   "The Straight Message" (curling ribbon) p. 18

Seasonal Single Lessons  (flocked)  - Child Evangelism Fellowship & Christian Book Stores.
"God Is So Great" - A boy who doesn't understand how God coulld be born as a baby comes
            to believe in Him through hearing the Christmas story. Ideas for a Christmas party.
"The Message of A Star" - Wise men's quest for the King. Special heelps for a Christmas party.
"A Very Special Day" - The day of Christ's first coming to earthh is related to the special day a
            person receives Christ as Savior and the day of the Lord's return.  (flocked)

Veggie Tales VIDEOS
"The Toy That Saved Christmas" "The Star of Christmas"

 Group's Christmas Caroling Kit.   This kit makes Christmas caroling quick and easy with
          songsheets and a split-channel cassette with 25 popular Christmas carols. Group

Hymn Stories for Children - Special Days and Holidays. Phyllis Vos Wezeman & Anna
L. Liechty. Kregel Resources, 1994, 72 pages. Brief stories from the history of 30 classic hymns and
learning activities, and craft exercises keyed to each hymn's theme. Amazon Books
     Advent: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," p. 57; "O Little Town of Bethlehem," p. 59-60;
        "O Come, Little Children," p. 61-62; "O Come, All Ye Faithful, p. 63-64"
     Christmas: "Away in a Manger," p. 65-66; "Joy to the World," p. 67-68.

FELT: Make from felt/pellon or back laminated figures with felt. Allow student to name the song
    the visual represents and place it on the felt board. Group sings that song.
POCKET BOARD: Make from heavy paper & decorate with fluorescent paint/markers/crayons.
    OR, cut from holiday cards, etc. Cover with plastic adhesive.
3D FIGURES: invite children to contribute objects to collection.
OVERHEAD PROJECTOR: may use 3D figures or visuals prepared for felt or pocket board.
 

ANGEL	"Angels From the Realms of Glory"   "Angels, We Have Heard on High"  "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
BELLS	"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"  "Ring the Bells"
CLOCK/WATCH at 12	"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
DRUM	"The Little Drummer Boy"
EAR	"Angels, We Have Heard on High"  "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"
CROWN	"We Three Kings"
MANGER with BABY JESUS	"Away in a Manger"   "What Child Is This"
MOUNTAIN	"Go Tell It On the Mountain"
MUSIC NOTE	"Hark the Herald Angels Sing"  "There's A Song in the Air"
MOON, STARS	"Silent Night, Holy Night"
SHEEP	"While Shepherds Watched"
WORLD	"Joy to the World"

~ Use Children's Christmas CD's for music.
~ Also use with symbols: Piggyback Songs in Praise of Jesus. Warren, Jean. Totline Press, l986. CBD

Musicals

Christmas Musicals: Our Critical Evaluation. One Way Street

Gospel Dialogues, Book #32. "What Is Christmas All About?'' p. 22-46;
 "Twas the Night After Christmas," p. 27-31. Maher Ventriloquism Studios

HOLIDAY AD-VENT-URES.  Liz VonSeggen. 36 pages. One Way Street.
 Also available through .Maher Ventriloquism Studios  Ventriloquism script: "Christmas Time".

Puppet Scripts for Sunday Mornings. Joan M. Serci, 192 pages. 52 seasonally based scripts.
Use all scripts as ventriloquist dialogues and/or puppets plays. Available through Maher Ventriloquism Studios
"A Birthday Celebration," p. 148-150; "A Poem for the Season," p. 151-153;
"What's Advent?" p. 153-156; "Some Warmth for the Jenkins Family," p. 156-160;
"Esmerelda's Ego," p. 161-164; "Become as Little Children," p. 164-167

VENT DAZE for RELIGIOUS HOLIDAZE. Pam Sterner. 40 pages.
    Available through Maher Ventriloquism Studios. Ventriloquism scripts: "Christmas".

Kid's Domain - Christmas Clip Art

Christmas Images for Home Pages and Cards

Seasonal Clip-Art. Make your church's publicity stand out season after season with these
ready-to-go designs created especially for the changing seasons and holidays. Group

Christmas Cookie Recipes  

Kid's Domain - Christmas Time - Mac & PC Software, Send an ECard, Crafts, Holiday
Graphics, Word Search, Coloring, Puzzles, Mazes, Books to Read, Party Games/Activities,
 Around the World, Stories to Read Online, Christmas Music, Recipes, Christmas Links

3-D Manager Set

The Legend of the Candy Cane    The Legend of the Candy Cane

BOOK: Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie De Paola.
Available from Amazon Books  and probably your local public library.

TeacherView: Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie De Paola - Review, Science, Art &
Student Wellness Activities

Poinsettia Clip Art  (5 images)

The Poinsettia Pages - History & Legends, Facts, Selecting, Caring for, Reflowering, Links, FAQs
from University of Illinois Extension