Christmas
Hey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week’s lesson about Christmas with your child after they’ve listened to the story!
- Who was the baby in today's Bible story?
Jesus. Christmas is all about Jesus! - Jesus was born in a barn. What kind of animals do you think were in the barn with baby Jesus?
What sounds do those animals make? Have fun making barnyard sounds with your toddler. - An angel told the shepherds that Jesus was born. Were the shepherds happy or sad when they heard this good news?
They were very happy and excited! Show me your happy face. - What did the wise men see in the sky that helped them find Jesus?
A star! - Take some time to pray with your toddler. Encourage your toddler to sit with you and fold their hands, saying something like:
Dear God, thank you for loving me, making me, and for sending Jesus to be my friend. Thank you that we can celebrate Jesus’ birthday on Christmas! Happy birthday Jesus! Amen.
Activities and Resources
Toddler Coloring Page - Christmas
We have a variety of coloring pages to help your child remember familiar faces from this month’s lesson!
Toddler Craft – Happy Birthday Jesus Party Hats
In this craft, your toddler will celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas by making a party hat! Have fun with your toddler as you remember Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.
Toddler Activity – Birthday Party for Jesus
Bring this week’s craft to life as you host your own birthday party for Jesus! With party hats, noisemakers, and playdough birthday cakes, your toddler will love celebrating Jesus’ birthday this Christmas.
Parent Encouragement - Christmas
Hey Parents! Here's something for you to be encouraged by and get ideas to bring this Bible story into your everyday conversation with your child at home!
Navigating Parenthood - Christmas
Hey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out this blog post, Having Fun and Making Memories Along the Way. Christmas is a great time to start some family traditions and make memories with your kids!
What is Happy Harbor?
Welcome to Happy Harbor, where we know that God made you, God loves you, and God wants to be your friend! Join Arlo the bear, Tilly the penguin, and Kelby the Octopus as they go on their adventures in Happy Harbor each week!
And parents, you can join in the fun with craft and activity ideas in the show notes and ways to talk about the Bible story with each episode!