The Christmas Story - Writing Booklets

Booklet template for writing a retell of the Christmas Story. Suitable for Reception and Key Stage 1. Clear illustrations for each part of the story of the nativity to act as visual aids. 6 versions included. Versions 1, 3 and 5 are the same apart from the title pages. Versions 2, 4 and 6 are the same apart from the title pages.

• Version 1 (8 pages) includes: title page with LO and picture; Angel appears to Mary; Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem on a donkey; no room at the inn; Jesus is born in a manger; the shepherds; the 3 wise men/kings; modern day children giving presents by Christmas tree.


• Version 2 (12 pages) includes: title page with LO and picture; Angel appears to Mary; Mary tells Joseph that she is going to have a baby; Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem on a donkey; no room at the inn; Mary and Joseph are given a stable to stay in; Jesus is born in a manger; an angel appears to the shepherds; the shepherds visit Jesus; the 3 Wise Men/Kings follow the star; the 3 Wise Men/Kings visit Jesus; modern day children giving presents by Christmas tree.


• Version 3 (8 pages) includes: title only on front page; Angel appears to Mary; Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem on a donkey; no room at the inn; Jesus is born in a manger; the shepherds; the 3 wise men/kings; modern day children giving presents by Christmas tree.


• Version 4 (12 pages) includes: title only on front page; Angel appears to Mary; Mary tells Joseph that she is going to have a baby; Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem on a donkey; no room at the inn; Mary and Joseph are given a stable to stay in; Jesus is born in a manger; an angel appears to the shepherds; the shepherds visit Jesus; the 3 Wise Men/Kings follow the star; the 3 Wise Men/Kings visit Jesus; modern day children giving presents by Christmas tree.


• Version 5 (8 pages) includes: blank front cover for children’s own design; Angel appears to Mary; Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem on a donkey; no room at the inn; Jesus is born in a manger; the shepherds; the 3 wise men/kings; modern day children giving presents by Christmas tree.


• Version 6 (12 pages) includes: blank front cover for children’s own design; Angel appears to Mary; Mary tells Joseph that she is going to have a baby; Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem on a donkey; no room at the inn; Mary and Joseph are given a stable to stay in; Jesus is born in a manger; an angel appears to the shepherds; the shepherds visit Jesus; the 3 Wise Men/Kings follow the star; the 3 Wise Men/Kings visit Jesus; modern day children giving presents by Christmas tree.

When printing select booklet and 2 sided printing. Fold pages in half and slot together in the correct page order to form a booklet.

Use alongside other Christmas resources from the Fairy does it! shop