Use this Nativity Quiz with your KS2 students when studying the birth of Jesus according to the scriptures. How well do you know the Christmas Story? Everyone thinks they know the story of the birth of Jesus. But it is only reported by Matthew and Luke in the New Testament very briefly. Over the years the story has been embellished. This quiz will help pupils, youth groups, bible study groups, families and friends discover how well they really know the bible story. Great fun for a Religious Education unit, for reviewing finding chapters and verses, and retelling the story of the birth of Jesus as told in the New Testament. Directions: Activation hook: Have students recall the story of the birth of Jesus without access to the scriptures. Hand out the Christmas story quiz and have students fill out only the yes or no columns (shaded grey) either on their own or with a partner, again without access to a bible. When everyone has completed the activation activity give the students a copy of the New Testament or use the chapters enclosed. (The benefit of using copies of the enclosed chapters is that students can use highlighters when they find a relevant verse from the quiz). Review how to find chapters and verses and how to record them on the quiz sheets. Explain that some of the statements in the quiz only appear in Matthew, others only appear in Luke and some may appear in both. If they cannot find the statement in either Matthew or Luke, they should mark the N/A box. Use the Christmas Story Retell sheet to put the events in order. Review Have students share what they have found to be in the bible, and what has become part of the story surrounding the birth of Jesus over subsequent years. What things were surprising? Why do they think that in the whole of the New Testament so little space is given over to the birth of Jesus (perhaps because his contemporaries and disciples felt that the message he gave was more important than the story of his birth?). **Note to teachers: this activity has been created in good faith and is intended for students to practice finding chapters and verses in a fun manner, to review the story of the Nativity as it is written in the bible and to discuss how this relates to their interpretation of Christmas. Please use the quiz as best suits the needs of your students. Whilst historians and theologians have long wrangled with the details of the birth of Jesus, this quiz relies on evidence in the bible alone.

Have students retell the Christmas story with this fun craft from the point of view of the donkey. Makes a wonderful display for school and church groups. Includes step-by-step directions with photographs, all templates and instructions for running on paper. Templates could also be copied onto card and traced around if needed. What's included: (Check out the preview for a closer look) •Templates to make the little donkey •Optional writing papers: ~Scaffolded writing prompt retelling the story from the donkey's part of view (solid lines) ~Little Donkey song verse to be traced over ~Broken lines writing paper with and without an illustration box.

Have students retell the Christmas story with these fun crafts from the point of view of the innkeeper and the shepherd. Makes a wonderful display for school and church groups. Includes step-by-step directions with photographs, all templates and instructions for running on construction paper. Templates could also be copied onto card and traced around if needed. What's included: •Templates to make the three wise men •Optional writing papers with broken and solid lined writing paper with and without an illustration box. Small hands may need assistance with cutting.

Have students retell the Christmas story with these fun crafts from the point of view of the innkeeper and the shepherd. Makes a wonderful display for school and church groups. Includes step-by-step directions with photographs, all templates and suggestions for running on coloured paper. Templates could also be copied onto card and traced around if needed. What's included: (Check out the preview for a closer look) •Templates to make the innkeeper and shepherd •Optional writing papers: ~Scaffolded writing prompt retelling the story from both the innkeeper and the shepherd's point of view (solid lines) ~Broken and solid lined writing paper with and without an illustration box.

Use these rainbow peace clouds and doves when commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and reflecting on how words and actions can improve the world. Suitable for both primary and secondary students, this craft is a perfect response Students create their own cloud with dove, and write something that they dream about for the betterment of society. What's included: •Step-by-step directions with photographs •Templates with directions for running directly onto coloured paper •4 doves with Martin Luther King quotes about love •2 blank doves •Writing paper 'clouds' template with broken lines or solid lines, and blank, depending on the needs of your students. This is a simple craft that will enhance your display boards and engage students with civil rights and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King in a meaningful way.

This Kwanza craft and/or glyph and seven page flip book are great ways to learn and review information about this holiday that is celebrated by some African Americans to honour heritage and to come together as a community. Pages in the flip book: •Umoja - Unity cup •Mazao - fruit and crops •Mkeka - woven mat •Kinara - candle holder •Muhindi - corn •Mishumaa Saba - 7 candles •Zawadi - gifts Craft: ~Step-by-step photographs ~Templates to run or trace around with directions for paper

Hanukkah seven page flip book and menorah craft or glyph to enhance your studies of the Jewish festival of light! Pages in the flap book: •Holiday •Presents •Food •Songs •Games •Festival of Lights •History of Hanukkah (this last page is optional and may not be appropriate for younger readers) Hanukkah menorah craft or glyph: ~Step-by-step photographs ~Templates to run or trace around with directions for paper