Since this story is so short, a summary is not needed. Simply read the Bible verses!
Here are some interesting facts:
What town where you born in?
Show pictures of some newborn babies (preferably some of your students when they were babies). How would things have been different when Jesus was born?
Older students can be read directly from the Bible, since the story is short.
The youngest students can be told the story from a children's storybook Bible.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: Luke 2:1-7
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies things you would have found in the stable
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies pretzel sticks, l'il smokies, crescent rolls, shoestring chips, cheese
Supplies internet access and a device to access the internet with
Scripture In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. Luke 2:1-3
Supplies Printable US and world maps (see the links below), map of the Middle East during Bible times
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies cake mix, icing,
Scripture While Joseph and Mary were there, the time came for the child to be born. Luke 2:6
Supplies Book by Holly Davis
Scripture While Joseph and Mary were there, the time came for the child to be born. She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. Luke 2:6-7a
Supplies white paper, colored pencils, popsicle sticks or wooden frame
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies pieces of hay, popsicle sticks, small pieces of fabric, glue, peanuts or other small objects to wrap up as Jesus
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies card stock for each student, 4 popsicle sticks per child, glue, small star, picture of Joseph, Mary and Jesus (see Resource Sheets above)
Scripture Luke 2:1-7
Supplies wooden blocks, sanded
Scripture And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. (Luke 2:4-5)
Supplies Cut out of Mary and the Donkey (see below), thumbtacks, blindfold
Scripture So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. Luke 2:4-5
Supplies clothespins, donkey pattern printed on card stock, gray crayons, glue, black yarn, if desired
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies twigs, glue gun
Heads up! have pieces pre-cut prior to class
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Supplies wood slats, wood glue
Scripture In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. Luke 2:1-3
Supplies small slips of paper, pencils
Heads up! Print out some of the names of Jesus with scripture references.
Scripture Luke 1:31
Supplies names of Jesus, construction paper, things to decorate each name: markers, stickers, glitter, etc.
Scripture So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. Luke 2:4
Scripture She gave birth to her first baby. It was a boy. She wrapped him in large strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. Luke 2:7
Supplies Paper, Markers