Christmas Wonders – Free 5-Part Christmas STEAM Bible Lessons for Kids

Christmas Wonders is a free five-part Christmas Bible lesson series from Trueway Kids. Created for children aged 6–11, it combines faithful Bible teaching with exciting STEAM challenges, crafts, games, worksheets and activities.

Across five sessions, children will explore the events surrounding Jesus’ birth and early life—from Gabriel’s message to Mary to the family’s journey to safety. Each lesson points children to the central truth of Christmas: God sent Jesus, the promised Saviour and King.

Children won’t only hear what happened. They will ask questions, build, test, create, solve problems and discover more about Jesus as they explore each Bible passage.

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What Does STEAM Mean?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

Each session includes a practical challenge connected to an idea from the Bible account. Children might investigate how sound travels, build a stable resting place, create a chain reaction, explore reflected light or design a protective carrier.

The experiments help children investigate the world God has made, while the Bible teaches them about Jesus and the real events of Christmas.

Children are encouraged to predict, build, test and improve their ideas. There is no need to worry when something does not work the first time—every attempt is an opportunity to learn!

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Perfect for Church, Home and Christmas Events

Christmas Wonders is flexible and easy to use in:

• Sunday school
• Children’s church
• Kids clubs
• Family Bible time
• Homeschool lessons
• Christmas holiday clubs
• VBS programmes
• Community Christmas events

Leaders can teach the complete five-part series or select individual lessons to suit their group and schedule.

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What Is Included in Each Lesson?

Each free lesson pack contains a range of teaching and activity resources, including:

• Bible lesson guide with clear teaching points and discussion questions
• Four-part illustrated Bible account
• Hands-on STEAM challenge
• Predict, test and improve activity page
• Bible memory verse and group activity
• Christmas craft
• Worksheets, puzzles and games
• Colouring activities
• Prayer and worship suggestions
• Additional ideas for children who want to explore further

More Ways to Learn using Christmas Journeys

We have intentionally used the same character designs as our Christmas Journeys series. This means you can easily combine both resources and add extra worksheets, crafts, colouring pages, comics and activities whenever needed.

The activities use accessible materials and can be adapted for different ages, group sizes and settings.

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The Five Christmas Wonders

Session 1 – A Message for Mary

Bible passage: Luke 1:26–38

God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary with an extraordinary message: she would have a son named Jesus, the Son of the Most High. Mary listened, asked an honest question and responded by trusting God.

Children will learn that God speaks to us through the Bible, and we can listen and respond to what He says.

Featured STEAM challenge: Build a cup-and-string telephone and investigate whether a loose or tight string carries a whispered message more clearly.

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Session 2 – A Manger for Jesus

Bible passage: Luke 2:1–7

Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born and laid in a manger. Although He did not arrive in a palace, Jesus was still God’s promised King.

Children will discover that Jesus came humbly and welcomes us through grace. We do not have to impress Him or earn His love.

Featured STEAM challenge: Design and build a small resting place that can support a baby model and remain steady.

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Session 3 – Good News Spreads

Bible passage: Luke 2:8–20

An angel announced wonderful news to shepherds: a Saviour had been born! The shepherds hurried to find Jesus and then shared what they had heard and seen.

Children will learn that the good news is about Jesus, and it is news worth sharing with others.

Featured STEAM challenge: Build a domino chain reaction that carries a good-news message from the beginning of the course to the end.

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Session 4 – Follow the Star

Bible passage: Matthew 2:1–12

The magi followed the star as they searched for the King of the Jews. When they found Jesus, they were filled with joy, bowed down and worshipped Him.

Children will discover that Jesus is the promised King, worthy of our worship.

Featured STEAM challenge: Use a torch and mirror to guide a beam of light around an obstacle and towards a target.

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Session 5 – A Journey to Safety

Bible passage: Matthew 2:13–23

Joseph listened when God warned him to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt. He cared for his family during their journey and later brought them home to settle in Nazareth.

Children will explore how Joseph responded to God’s warning and faithfully cared for Mary and Jesus.

Featured STEAM challenge: Design a protective carrier that supports a model and keeps it secure along a short test route.

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Download the Free Christmas Wonders Lessons

Download the complete lesson packs below. Each session includes Bible teaching, printables, a hands-on STEAM challenge, crafts, worksheets and activities.

Translations

We want children everywhere to discover the wonder of Jesus’ birth in a language they understand.

If you would like to help translate Christmas Wonders into your language, we would love to hear from you. Your help can enable more families, churches and children’s ministries around the world to share these Bible lessons.

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Christmas Wonders Videos

Watch the five Christmas Wonders session videos below.

Session 1 – A Message for Mary

Luke 1:26–38

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Session 2 – A Manger for Jesus

Luke 2:1–7

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Session 3 – Good News Spreads

Luke 2:8–20

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Session 4 – Follow the Star

Matthew 2:1–12

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Session 5 – A Journey to Safety

Matthew 2:13–23