Teaching kids the true meaning of Christmas is of utmost importance in a Christian family.  There are many resources available to us that help us teach the birth of Jesus, so I have decided to consolidate some of these ideas and create a new lesson plan that will help you teach your children about this miraculous and important event in history.

Bible references:  Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 2:1-20.  Read both passages to your child(ren) and then ask the questions below.

Thought Questions

  • Why was Jesus born in a manger and not in a palace?
  • What are the names that Isaiah gives Jesus?  What does this tell us about the coming Savior?
  • What does it mean that the government will be on his shoulders?
  • Why did Jesus come to earth?  Did he accomplish what He wanted?
  • Why were the shepherds told about Jesus' birth by the angel?

Jesus/Me Comparison

Create a worksheet that has three columns and five rows in MS Word or other word processing program.  Name the first column "Questions," the second column "Jesus," and the third column "Me."  Now list these five scenarios down the first column:

  • I was born in the city of...
  • I was born in a...
  • When I was born ... came to visit me.
  • People that had to travel to see me would...
  • On most Sunday mornings you will find me...

Christmas Craft:  For Christian Christmas craft ideas click here.

Coloring Pages:  DLTK has a wide range of coloring pages that tell of the birth of Jesus.

Book Suggestion ~ Authors Lori Walburg and James Bernardin

Legend of the Candy Cane 

Field Trip Opportunity

This time of year churches are displaying live nativities for people to come and view.  If you have the chance, take your family through one of these live nativity scenes and let them hear and see the sites and sounds of what it might have been like when Jesus was born.  It was cold when Jesus was born, so bundle up because it may be the same for you during your travels.

Christmas Caroling

Another fun event that your family (and possibly a few others) can participate in is singing Christmas carols at nursing homes, for older people at your church who cannot get out much any more, and around your city or town to spread Christmas cheer.  Take the time to tell kids the meanings of the words in these inspirational songs, and what they have to do with Jesus being born.  You can find the lyrics and make your own songbooks by clicking here.

Especially for preschoolers:  The Birth of Jesus Bible Lesson.