Sing the songs of Christmas! Gather around the Christmas campfire! Winter may not be the best time for a camping trip, but if you’re going to do it, you may as well sing some Christmas carols! This fun camping-themed Christmas curriculum will use four classic Christmas carols to teach kids the Christmas story.

Campfire Carols Lessons Overview

MEMORY VERSE: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 (NIV)

Lessons:

Away in a Manger

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-7, Jesus is born

After centuries of waiting, the Savior of the world is born - not in a palace, but in a stable. Mary and Joseph found the only place available to them to welcome their son. This is the child promised by the prophets and the angels. Jesus has come!

Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus’s birth was promised by God.

Angels We Have Heard on High

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

New parents cannot wait to tell others about their children. That’s why God sent his angels to a group of very surprised shepherds. The carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” tells how God shared the good news Jesus had been born.

Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus’ birth is good news for everyone.

We Three Kings/ Star of Wonder

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, The Magi Visit Jesus

Long ago, God promised he would send Jesus. His prophets listed many signs that would prove God fulfilled this promise. The Magi knew one of the signs - the star in the sky - and they followed it all the way to Jesus. That’s what we celebrate in today’s carol.

Objective: Kids will learn that God wants us to follow after Jesus.

Joy to the World

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38,

Simeon and Anna The carol “Joy to the World” does not mention Simeon or Anna by name, but it’s a carol that captures how they both felt. Both of these people were faithful believers in God, and both had been promised they would see the Messiah. Imagine the joy they felt when they finally met Jesus!

Objective: Kids will learn, Jesus’ promise of salvation brings us joy! 

Each Lesson Includes:

Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything.

Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!"

Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest.

Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!)

Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson.

Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together!

Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor. Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school

More! - Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans.

About This Curriculum:

• Perfect for kids ages 6-12
• 4-weeks
• Includes large group and small group resources
• This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here.

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