Celebrate Christmas with this fun preschool Christmas song: God’s Little Lamb. It will be easy for preschoolers to sing because it is sung to the familiar tune of “Mary Had…
Kids will enjoy this challenging Bible game: Snowball Wreath Toss to prepare them for the fun and joy of the holiday season.
Set Up
You’ll need:
green pool noodles or…
In this Christmas game, children experience what it’s like to be a shepherd and connect to Jesus as the good shepherd.
You’ll need:
paper plates
balloons
upbeat music
Christmas Game:…
Find your December lesson plans here! Enjoy these 4 free Christmas Sunday school lessons—one for each Sunday leading up to Christmas.
Each lesson is from one of Group Publishing’s bestselling…
Use this children’s message: Waiting for Jesus to help children remember the Prince of Peace this Christmas.
You’ll need:
two long ribbons tangled up
a gift-wrapped box
markers
Message: Waiting…
During December, preschoolers can prepare for this super simple Christmas play and present it to parents as a fun celebration of Christmas!
Setting the Scene
At the first of December,…
This is a great way to reach out to children! Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits.
You’ll Need:
assorted colors of felt
scissors
hot glue
a glue gun
craft glue
puffy…
Use this Christmastime preschool Sunday School lesson: Through His Eyes. Or explore more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith!
Christmas Sunday School Lesson: Through His…
Spread Christmas Cheer With Free Thank-You Cards
During Christmastime, opportunities to say “Thank you” abound. To support you and the kids in your ministry as you share heartfelt gratitude, we’re…
These 12 volunteer affirmation ideas are sure to help your volunteers feel appreciated this Christmas!
Christmas is right around the corner. And with the Christmas season comes the giving season!…
Use this preschool craft, Christmas Heart Angels, in your children’s ministry classroom or at home with your own children. This ornament will be a treasured Christmas memory for years to…
Try these two fun preschool Christmas activities as part of your Sunday school lesson to help preschoolers relate to Jesus at Christmas.
Two Preschool Christmas Activities: Jesus’ Manger
Finger Fun…
Make this easy Christmas Angel Ornament with kids in your ministry this year. You only need five easy-to-find supplies.
You’ll need…
round lollipops
facial tissue
thin ribbon
gold chenille wires…
This cute Christmas craft: Tree-Mendous Blessings will encourage families to take a moment to pause and count their blessings this Christmas.
What you’ll need:
a set of 4 craft sticks…
In this Christmas outreach idea, kids will help make their town a welcoming home for new residents, just as Jesus made the earth his home.
Scripture: John 1:14
You’ll need:…
Here are 5 tips for kids’ worship with Christmas music.
As the great movie character Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for…
Churches see an increase in attendance around Christmastime. Extend a little holiday cheer to Christmas church visitors with this creative Holiday Mugs gift from kids in your children’s ministry.
You’ll…
In children’s ministry, we often talk about the birth of Jesus. But we might overlook the idea of a census. These Christmas Census Questions help your family better understand the…
With these 3 free Christmas gift box templates from Children’s Ministry Magazine, kids will love making the box as much as the gift that goes inside! (These were created by…
Help preschoolers make this simple keepsake ornament that they (and their parents!) will treasure for many Christmases to come!
Preschool Christmas Craft: Simple Keepsake Ornament
Two to three weeks before…
Looking for delicious treats to serve your kids to celebrate Christmas? Discover our 3 Christmas snacks that’ll wow kids in your ministry—and at home.
Our experts have cooked up some…
