AnonyMouse_2293 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 does anyone know of a simple nativity story in 'big book' format for reading together? thanks Sandie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 We made our own with a scrap book and some old Christmas cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Found a lovely small book to read together Usborne Touchy Feely books The Nativity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have a few versions of the Nativity story, although not in big book format, I have pop up versions, versions which see it from the prospective of animals in the story and what they see going on etc. I nearly always come back to the same version, however, when I am telling the story for the first time, I use a Ladybird book called The First Christmas, but it is a square book, just smaller than A4 size. but tells the story simply and with simple illustrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_11396 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Yes Panders that's the one we use too. Simple text and illustrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The Usbourne version is a nice one but not a 'big' book though. Because we are a church school, we tend to use a children's bible - The Lion First Bible has a simple version which has worked well in Reception and Year 1. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lion-First-Bible-P...6344&sr=8-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi, I don't use a book at all. If necessary I add props as I'm going along, but I favour a 'storytelling' approach - that way you can respond immediately to your children. You can bring them in if becoming restless, or spin out aspects they may find interesting. And of course, you can always add accents and by-play! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Sorry, just realised you were asking after books to read together! Well, hope my contribution may provide food for thought! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1195 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Do visit Madeleine Lindley's website. There is one big book here http://www.madeleinelindley.com/eCommerce/...amp;prod=402676 It is worth having a look around the suggestions for Christmas books as well. Then compare prices with Amazon if need be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Does anyone know of a simple nativity version which could be downloaded and viewed on the IWB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Wow! Have just found a Nativity Story (Power Point) on: www.communication4all.co.uk - Christmas specials Looks good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hi, I don't use a book at all. If necessary I add props as I'm going along, but I favour a 'storytelling' approach - that way you can respond immediately to your children. You can bring them in if becoming restless, or spin out aspects they may find interesting. And of course, you can always add accents and by-play! Sue Yes that's a good technique too which I have done. I wrap all the animals separately in tissue, the star, a crown the people etc., and we have a stable and As the story progresses along a child is chosen to unwrap another object and off we go again. I also like the book the Owl and the Star which tells the story in a simple format but has some lovely expressions in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_75 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I like "Round the back"(I think that's what its called) it's told from the inn keepers perspective we also have a knitted nativity which we use to tell the story the children enjoy being able the handle the characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I like "Round the back"(I think that's what its called) it's told from the inn keepers perspective we also have a knitted nativity which we use to tell the story the children enjoy being able the handle the characters Jesus's Christmas Party i think it's called. Would make a good play for primary children I often think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8457 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Jesus's Christmas Party i think it's called. Would make a good play for primary children I often think I adapted this story into a play and have done it successfully with pre-school and older children up to 11 at Sunday school. It's on here somewhere attached to a thread! It's by Nicholas Allen and we bought a copy from the latest scholastic leaflet. I think it's Jesus' Birthday Party though not Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1195 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Definitely "Jesus Christmas Party" by Nicholas Allen and it makes a super play. In fact I think someone has done a musical version of it. I'm sure it will be on Amazon, and you could of course click on the link to Amazon from here, and a small donation will be made to a children's charity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Definitely "Jesus Christmas Party" by Nicholas Allen and it makes a super play. In fact I think someone has done a musical version of it. I'm sure it will be on Amazon, and you could of course click on the link to Amazon from here, and a small donation will be made to a children's charity They have a third of "Jesus's Christmas Party" in Waterstones, my Nursery class really enjoyed the story, I brought Father Christmas Needs A Wee" too which was a lovely number focused story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_26037 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Definitely "Jesus Christmas Party" by Nicholas Allen and it makes a super play. In fact I think someone has done a musical version of it. I'm sure it will be on Amazon, and you could of course click on the link to Amazon from here, and a small donation will be made to a children's charity It has definitely been done as a musical - my school did it a few years ago. Although to be honest I didn't think it was quite as good as just reading the story - that could have been those particular actors though. The innkeeper didn't quite get the right amount of frustration into his 'round the back!' for me. I have always loved telling this story to my infant children then last year I was down to do KS2 assembly which always worries me a bit - their teachers often seem to get a bit grown up and serious. I decided I was going to tell them 'Jesus Christmas Party' with actions and they loved it - all joined in with gusto and very sensible Y5 boys were saying 'I remember that, I loved it when we first heard it!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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