Christmas - Teaching Resources

A free kit - including playscript, sing-along videos and sheet music - with everything you need to put on a school play.

This assembly is suitable during advent, the period of time before Christmas. It's a fun exploration of some unusual Christmas traditions around the world, including Mexico, Japan and Finland. It celebrates Christmas as a special time for Christians and non-Christians alike.

The story of the birth of Jesus. Includes video, suggestions for songs, and words for reflection / prayer.

What is Christmas and what do Christians do to celebrate? In this short film for primary schools Nathan (aged 11) tells us about the tradition of Christmas and all the things he does at this time of year.

A short animated film narrating the story of the first Christmas.

An assembly framework for use with 7-11 year-olds, exploring the power of the Christmas message by remembering the WW1 Christmas Truce.

An assembly framework for use with 5-7 year-olds, exploring the story of the much-loved Christmas carol 'Silent Night'.

Big cozy jumpers, frozen puddles, snow... winter has arrived! Join us for a cross-curricular lesson for 5-7 year-olds all about our coldest season.

Join us for a very festive lesson! We explore what Christmas is and why we have a Christmas break from school, show how people of all faiths, as well as non-religious people in the UK, spend their time during the Christmas period, and we have a VIP backstage tour of a Christmas panto.

This interactive lesson was created in collaboration with the Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet School, and shows pupils how to create their own original dance moves, inspired by Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

Join Cat Sandion to explore the story of 'The Nutcracker' through movement and dance.

Justin Fletcher has two dance sessions for KS1 pupils based on the famous Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore.

Dances inspired by the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem. Presented by Katy Ashworth.

Time to Move. A Victorian Christmas. Dance and movement for pupils aged 6-8 years old. Diane Louise Jordan has two sessions exploring Christmas about 150 years ago.

Join in with this animation of the popular Christmas counting song.

Vocal and instrumental versions of 'Away in a manger', sung by a choir of children.

Vocal and instrumental versions of 'Silent Night'.

Vocal and instrumental versions of 'Mary had a baby', sung by a choir of children.

Vocal and instrumental versions of 'The Virgin Mary had a baby boy', sung by a choir of children.

A collection of audio stories with a Christmas theme.

The classic ghost story by Charles Dickens, abridged in nine audio episodes - with text on screen and study notes.

David Tennant reads a (rather dark) story for Christmas by Hans Christian Andersen.

Lewis tries very hard to make the most perfect gingerbread men to hang on the Christmas tree, but his little sister Sophie has an even better idea!

The traditional story of The Little Fir Tree is told by Molly Rainford accompanied by members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Perfect for Christmas.

This short film for primary schools tells the story of the unofficial ‘Christmas truce’ that broke out between the opposing armies at Ypres on 24 December 1914.

In this short film for primary schools, Harry and Halle go on an exciting journey to Lapland in search of the Northern Lights.

A collection of short films with pupils in Scotland full of sustainable Christmas ideas, including how to make eco-friendly glitter and a reusable advent calendar.

Are your class learning about the Victorians? Did they enjoy the CBBC Dodger Christmas special? Check out Dodger’s Guide to Victorian Britain on BBC Teach.

A musical summary of the themes found in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

A musical summary of the characters found in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

Henry Williamson describes his early experiences of life in the trenches and his feelings on the temporary ceasefire during Christmas 1914.

A close look at the Polar biome and how animals such as penguins, polar bears and reindeer have adapted to live in this biome.

A look at how different species such as the Arctic fox and the musk ox have adapted to live in the Arctic tundra.