Sunday school series

The Christmas story for kids

Six lessons from Mary's visit to Elizabeth to the wise men, plus a no-rehearsal Christmas pageant with a part for every child. Lessons 3 to 6 fit Christmas Eve, the Sunday after Christmas, and Epiphany.

  1. Lesson 1: Mary visits Elizabeth

    Luke 1:39–56 · Ages 7–9 · 45 minutes

    A free Mary visits Elizabeth Sunday school lesson for ages 7–9 (Luke 1:39–56) with a read-aloud story, craft, game, printables, slides, and a quiz.

  2. Lesson 2: Joseph’s dream

    Matthew 1:18–25 · Ages 7–9 · 45 minutes

    A free Joseph and the angel Sunday school lesson for ages 7–9 (Matthew 1:18–25) with a read-aloud story, craft, game, printables, slides, and a quiz.

  3. Lesson 3: Jesus is born in Bethlehem

    Luke 2:1–7 · Ages 7–9 · 45 minutes

    A free Christmas story Sunday school lesson for ages 7–9 (Luke 2:1–7) with a read-aloud story, craft, game, printables, PowerPoint slides, and a quiz.

  4. Lesson 4: The shepherds hear the good news

    Luke 2:8–20 · Ages 7–9 · 45 minutes

    A free shepherds and angels Sunday school lesson for ages 7–9 (Luke 2:8–20) with a read-aloud story, craft, game, printables, slides, and a quiz.

  5. Lesson 5: Simeon and Anna meet baby Jesus

    Luke 2:22–40 · Ages 7–9 · 45 minutes

    A free Simeon and Anna Sunday school lesson for ages 7–9 (Luke 2:22–40) with a read-aloud story, candle craft, game, printables, slides, and a quiz.

  6. Lesson 6: The wise men follow the star

    Matthew 2:1–12 · Ages 7–9 · 45 minutes

    A free wise men Sunday school lesson for ages 7–9 (Matthew 2:1–12) for Epiphany, with a read-aloud story, star craft, game, printables, slides, and a quiz.

  7. Lesson 7: A no-rehearsal Christmas pageant

    Luke 2:1–20; Matthew 2:1–12 · Ages 4–12 · 40 minutes

    A free no-rehearsal Christmas pageant script for kids (Luke 2; Matthew 2) with a part for every child who wants one, plus slides, printables, and a quiz.