Good News! A Preschool News Report

A Simple, Fun Christmas Skit for Little Ones

Turn your preschoolers into adorable “news reporters” as they cover the biggest breaking story in history—the birth of Jesus! In Good News! A Preschool News Report, children step into a playful newsroom setting with toy microphones, simple costumes, and easy call-and-response lines that even the youngest performers can enjoy.

As the “Good News Network” goes live to Nazareth, Bethlehem, the shepherds’ fields, and the wise men’s long journey, your preschool cast helps tell the real Christmas story through short phrases like “Good news!”, “Jesus is born!”, “Follow the star!”, and “Glory to God!” Light narration from a leader or older child keeps everything moving smoothly while the little ones act, move, and cheer.

Why This Skit Works So Well

• Perfect for Preschoolers

• Super-short lines and repeated phrases

• Lots of movement: walking, kneeling, pointing, praising

• Roles can be doubled or simplified based on your group size

• Low-Stress for Leaders & Parents

• Clear narration carries the story

• Flexible casting (6–10 preschoolers, plus optional older narrator)

• Easy to rehearse in just a few short practices

• Engaging for the Whole Church

• Built-in audience responses: “Good news!” / “Jesus is born!”

• A sweet “living nativity” tableau at the manger

• Simple gospel focus: Jesus is God’s gift of love

Program Details

• Length: ~20 minutes

• Ideal Ages: Preschool / early childhood (ages 3–6)

• Cast Size: 6–10 preschoolers (anchors, reporters, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, angels, wise men) + 1–2 older narrators or leaders

• Setting: Church service, children’s ministry program, school chapel, or family Christmas event

What You Need

• Toy microphones (real or pretend)

• Simple costumes: scarves, robes, halos, crowns

• Large star on a stick

• Manger with baby doll

• Optional: simple cardboard “news desk” and “camera”

Good News! A Preschool News Report is a joyful, low-pressure way to let your youngest children share the true Christmas story. It keeps them moving, gives them words they can remember, and fills your service with laughter, cheers of “Merry Christmas!”, and the clear message:

Good news… Jesus is born!