Christimas 3: Jesus is born
FoundationRE
This is the third of a series of ideas that you could use for lessons in the four weeks before Christmas.
Advent
The Christian festival of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ, not just anticipating the celebration of his birth in Bethlehem 2000 years ago, but also looking forward to his Second coming.
Episode 1: The Angel Gabriel visits Mary - paperlesschristmas
Whole schoolVideo
The Adventures of Mary and Joseph - The Road Movie tells the Christmas story in nine entertaining and informative episodes. The following lesson outline offers you a way to work through the story in the video The Angel Gabriel visits Mary.
Nativity sets from around the world
KS1, KS2RECross-curricular linksVideo
What can nativity sets from around the world tell us about the Christmas story?
What happened in the original nativity story?
KS2RECross-curricular links
Exploring the original Bible stories of the nativity, as found in the Christian Gospels.
The goldfish bowl: Why did Jesus come?
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
An activity using storytelling and symbols to explain the key Christian ideas about creation, fall, incarnation and redemption, especially the idea of Jesus as the Saviour of the world.
Percussion Advent
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolRE, Classroom ReflectionCross-curricular links
A three-part percussion workshop using music and poetry to explore Advent - the time when Christians prepare for the coming of Jesus as the 'Light of the World'.
Exploring Narnia and Christianity - a reflective story
Whole schoolRE, Classroom Reflection
The world of Narnia offers a place of intrigue and imagination. There are many ways in which The Chronicles of Narnia stories offer the opportunity to explore aspects of the Christian faith.
A Ugandan Christmas
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolRE, Collective Worship, Classroom ReflectionCross-curricular links
Background information, Bible links and craft ideas for a session exploring how Christmas is celebrated in Uganda.