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What is the Christmas story?

In this lesson we will be learning all about the Christmas story. We will be looking at a calendar and identifying when Christmas is and how to read the calendar. Then we will be identifying who celebrates Christmas. Lastly, we will be listening to the Christmas story and sequencing the story by drawing it onto a piece of paper.

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Lesson 1 of 7
  • Year 1

What is the Christmas story?

In this lesson we will be learning all about the Christmas story. We will be looking at a calendar and identifying when Christmas is and how to read the calendar. Then we will be identifying who celebrates Christmas. Lastly, we will be listening to the Christmas story and sequencing the story by drawing it onto a piece of paper.

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Key learning points

  1. Christmas is a Christian celebration
  2. Christmas can be celebrated by non-Christians
  3. How to read a calendar
  4. The story of Jesus' birth

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3 Questions

Q1.
1) When is Christmas?

25th April
Correct answer: 25th December
25th November

Q2.
2) What is the name of Jesus's mother?

Gabriel
Joseph
Correct answer: Mary

Q3.
3) How many wise men were there?

1
2
Correct answer: 3