Running Time
45 Mins Approx
No. of Narrators
Flexible
Cast Size
(Including non-narrating)
Flexible
Cast Size
Easily Reduced To
Single class
Cast Size
Easily Increased To
Whole School+
No. Of Songs
24 to choose from
A whole-school/church family service, in the traditional style of readings and songs.
The Nativity story is told in 8 parts, through new, engaging narrations, differentiated for all ages. Each class, year group or Key Stage can present any part of the story, with a choice of text appropriate to their ability. 24 lively, catchy songs (a choice of 3 to accompany each narration) have been selected from our catalogue of popular Nativity musicals.
At one of the busiest times of year, this flexible, labour-saving resource is the perfect way of bringing the school community together in celebration.
*FREE Word doc. of the narrations to edit yourself*
As well as a Nativity play, many schools like to celebrate Christmas with a whole-school service in the traditional style of readings and songs. Telling the Nativity story in sections, each narrated by a different class or year group and followed by a song, is a popular way of bringing the school community together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
However, this can be a time-consuming job for the teacher tasked with putting such a service together, at one of the most hectic times in the school calendar. Finding or writing text at an appropriate, differentiated level for each age group is a challenge, as is sourcing and distributing songs to be learned and performed by every class in school.
So, we’ve done all that for you! Here is an engaging narration of the Nativity story, divided into 8 key parts, differentiated so the text from each part can be delivered by multiple children from whichever age group or class you decide. Also included are 24 original, lively, catchy songs – a choice of 3 to accompany each part of the narration. These have been selected from our catalogue of popular Nativity musicals for all ages. Of course, there may be tried and tested songs or texts your school uses, so this resource enables you to easily mix and match your favourite poems, narrations and carols to create a well-paced and enjoyable service.
| Narrations | Accompanying songs to choose from |
|---|---|
| Part 1: An Angel Visits Mary | ‘Mary, Mary’ ‘Hi There Mary’ ‘Listen To Me’ |
| Part 2: The Journey To Bethlehem | ‘Fetch The Donkey’ ‘Clip Cloppin’ Along The Road’ ‘Dozy Donkey’ |
| Part 3: No Room At The Inn | ‘Knock! Knock! Knock’ ‘Full To The Brim’ ‘No Vacancy’ |
| Part 4: The Star Over the Stable | ‘A Brand New Star’ ‘Song Of The Stars’ ‘A Star In The Sky’ |
| Part 5: Jesus Is Born | ‘She Lays The Baby Down’ ‘Heaven On Earth’ ‘God’s Gift’ |
| Part 6: The Shepherds & The Angels | ‘Leave The Sheep’ ‘Hurry Down The Hillside’ ‘Something To Tell You’ |
| Part 7: The Three Wise Men | ‘Led By A Star’ ‘Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh’ ‘The New King’ |
| Part 8: Final Thoughts | ‘Wake Up!’ ‘Fill Your Hearts’ ‘Hallelujah!’ |
There is a choice of 3 songs to accompany each part of the story – all songs are included in your pack.
As this is not a musical/script like most of our other titles, the Nativity story is told by narrators – there are no dramatic ‘characters’ as such.
We recommend that the narrations for each part of the story are delivered by 5 children, although your numbers may allow for many more, perhaps all reading a sentence each. Alternatively, if you have few willing or able narrators, a single child (or even a teacher) from each class or year group could read an entire part.
The presentation of a Nativity tableau would be a fitting visual addition to your service. In a separate area of your hall, as individuals and groups are mentioned throughout the story, they could assemble in a growing collection of traditionally-costumed Nativity characters, until Joseph, Mary, the donkey, the innkeeper, shepherds, wise men and angels are all gathered around a manger for the final song.
What do you get?
This resource is available to buy in 2 different formats.
Option 1 – Physical Product – Posted
This option can be paid for online, or schools/churches* can request to have goods sent with an invoice to be paid within 30 days.
* Non-UK schools/churches and private individuals (not ordering on behalf of a UK school/church) must pay online.
A wire-bound book with:
Differentiated narrations for all ages
Lyric sheets for all songs
Tips for presentation and staging
Piano score for all songs
Licensing information
An Audio CD with:
Vocal demo tracks to all songs
Backing tracks to all songs
Option 2 – Digital Download
Any order containing a digital download option must be paid for online at the point of ordering. Any order containing a digital download which is not accompanied by payment will not be processed.
Both PDF and editable MS Word documents of:
Differentiated narrations for all ages
Lyric sheets for all songs
Tips for presentation and staging
Piano score for all songs
Licensing information
MP3 files of:
Vocal demo tracks to all songs
Backing tracks to all songs
Extras included:
JPEG files of cover artwork for making posters or other promo material.
Upon completion of your order, a link will be automatically sent to the email address you provided, from which all the files can be downloaded.
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