Happy Birthday Jesus – Preschool Christmas Bible Lesson

🎶 Happy Birthday Jesus

With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, song, poem, and snack, this joyful Christmas lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.

✝️ Bible Theme:

We can celebrate Jesus with joy and song.

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.” — Psalm 100:1

💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

We can sing and celebrate Jesus’ birthday!

📚Toddler Story: A Birthday Song for Jesus

It was almost Christmas morning in the Little Lamb classroom. The children were so excited — they had balloons, cupcakes, and streamers.

But this wasn’t an ordinary party — it was a birthday party for Jesus!

“Who’s ready to celebrate?” asked Miss Clara, the teacher.
“We are!” shouted the children.

They made cards that said, “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” and decorated them with hearts, stars, and crosses. Then Miss Clara said, “We always sing songs at birthday parties — let’s make one for Jesus!”

So the children clapped their hands and began to sing,
🎵 “Happy Birthday, Jesus! We love You! Thank You for coming to earth for us!”

As they sang, their classroom felt warm and bright, like a little piece of heaven.

Miss Clara smiled and said, “Every time we sing to Jesus, it’s like giving Him a gift from our hearts.”

And the children learned that Christmas isn’t about presents under the tree — it’s about praising the One who came to save us.

The End.

🎲 Activity: Birthday Song Parade

Give each child a paper instrument (like a shaker or drum).
March around the room singing “Happy Birthday, Jesus!”
Encourage them to play their instruments joyfully as they sing and clap.

🎨 Craft: Happy Birthday Jesus Cupcake Craft

Supplies:

Cupcake wrapper
Cotton Balls
Glitter glue or pom-poms for “frosting”
Crayons or markers
Paper candle cutout or a real candle

Directions:

Fill the empty cupcake wrapper with cotton balls. (frosting)
Glue on pom-poms or glitter glue for frosting.
Add the paper candle (or real) on top.
Write or help them write “Happy Birthday Jesus!” on a piece of paper and cut it out and tape it or glue to the cupcake wrapper.

A Birthday Song for Jesus – Preschool Christmas Bible Lesson Cupcakes Snack with Candle Idea by Church House Collection Store

🍎 Snack Idea: Birthday Cupcakes for Jesus

Serve small cupcakes (store bought) with white frosting (or colored) and sprinkles. Add a candle to each cupcake.
Say together before eating:
“Thank You, God, for sending Jesus. We celebrate His birthday today!” 🎂

🎵 Song (Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

🎶
Happy Birthday, it's the day,
We can sing and shout hooray,
It’s His birthday up above,
If you love Him, give your love. 🎶

Happy Birthday, it's the day,
We can sing and shout hooray,🎶

🎵 Song: “Happy Birthday, Jesus”

Verse 1
It’s Christmas morning, let’s sing hooray,
Jesus was born on this special day.
We’ll clap our hands and lift our voice,
Sing to our Savior, let’s all rejoice!

Chorus
🎵 Happy birthday, Jesus!
We love You more each day!
We’ll sing it loud and joyful,
‘Cause You’re the only way!

Verse 2
The angels shouted, “Glory to God!”
Shepherds came where the baby lay.
We’ll tell the story of that day,
Jesus is born—Hip, hip, hooray!

Final Chorus
🎵 Happy birthday, Jesus!
We love You more each day!
We’ll sing it loud and joyful,
‘Cause You’re the only way! ✨

💡 Teacher Tip:

Play “A Birthday Song for Jesus” softly on repeat while children color or make their craft. It helps them remember that celebrating Jesus through song and joy is the heart of Christmas. 🎶🎨

🖍️ Coloring Page: Happy Birthday Jesus

Let children color a picture of a cupcake with candles that says “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” Encourage bright, happy colors while the song "Happy Birthday Jesus" plays in the background.

Download the coloring page.

📝 Poem: The Birthday of Our King

We sing and clap, we dance and cheer,
For Jesus’ birth, the time is here!
No fancy gifts or golden things,
Just love and songs the classroom sings.

🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for Jesus,
Your gift of love.
Help me sing with joy,
And praise You above.
Amen.

💬 Let’s Talk About It (Teacher Prompts):

Whose birthday do we celebrate at Christmas?
Answer: Jesus!
What can we give Jesus for His birthday?
Answer: Our songs, love, and prayers!
Why do we sing happy songs?
Answer: Because Jesus makes our hearts glad!

💡 What We’re Learning:

We can celebrate Jesus’ birth with joy, songs, and love. Christmas is about thanking God for sending His Son!

❤️ Teacher Reflection:

This lesson fills the classroom with joy and movement while keeping the focus on Jesus. The activities teach that worship, laughter, and music are beautiful ways for even the youngest children to celebrate the Savior’s birth.

📬 Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday! Your child sang songs, made a birthday cupcake craft, and learned that singing praises is a way to show love for Jesus. Ask them to sing their song for you at home!