Share and Sing

Ask several children to find or draw a picture of the nativity.  Collect them before Sunday or have them bring them to Primary.  Share the pictures with the Primary and sing one of the songs in the Christmas section of the Primary Songbook.  Some pictures may be specific, such as a picture of Joseph - the song could be "When Joseph Went to Bethlehem," a picture of a star - "Stars Were Gleaming."  Children could share their picture and choose a song to sing that goes with their picture. 

Another option would be to ask several children to draw or find a picture of a specific song.  Have them share it with the Primary and sing the song.

Treasure Box

Find a box - the size depends on what you put inside.  The box can be decorated or left plain.  Choose a song to teach the children, for instance, "Samuel Tells of Baby Jesus" p. 36.  In the box put the following:

• picture of Samuel the Lamanite
• a number "5" or calendar
• a large star - it can be folded
• picture of baby Jesus or a doll wrapped in a simple blanket
• a map of the world (this could be a "rough" sketch of the Americas, the ocean and Bethlehem)
• picture of angels singing

Bring out one item at a time and sing the song and have the children tell what part of the song it represents.  Or you can bring each item out in order as it is sung.

You can use this for many songs by putting an item in the box that represents something in the song.  The children can guess what song it represents.  Having a list of songs for them to choose from helps narrow the choices down.

This activity is great for Christmas time.  You can have an entire nativity in the box and bring out a piece and sing about it.  Be sure to watch your time so you don't go too long.