The story of the other wise man
Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A first-person dramatic story leading to a presentation about the meaning of Christmas.
Epiphany
A key Christian festival celebrating the revealing of Jesus Christ to the Magi / Wise Men.
Episode 7: The wise men - 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 wise men with your class group.
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.
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.
A Peruvian 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 Peru.
A Filipino 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 the Phillipines.
The Giving of Gifts - Talking about Christmas
KS2RE
Studying the visit of the Magi (wise men) to the baby Jesus, the gifts they bring and their possible meanings.