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Jesus
and Me
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How does life today compare to when Jesus was born?
An activity to help kids relate to Jesus. |
Approx. 12 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 |
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Magi Search for Jesus
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After Jesus was born, some very special people paid him a visit.
Words from the story are hidden in this word search. |
10 to 15 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Lying in a Manger
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A Christmas scene of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus lying in a
manger.
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Approx 10 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 |
| BULLETIN BOARDS |
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Angels Singing |
When Jesus was born, the angels appeared singing and praising the
new born Savior. The joy of Jesus will be known throughout the classroom. |
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| CRAFTS |
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Genealogy Wheel
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A spinning wheel to show the genealogy of Jesus and the genealogy
of each child. |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
| GAMES |
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Seeing Stars |
Children have fun collecting bright shining stars while learning
how they too can shine for Jesus. |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
| LESSONS |
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Birth of Christ
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Four part lesson series on the birth of Christ.
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4 weeks
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Let Your Light Shine |
The Magi followed a bright star to find Jesus, and the kids learn
they too can be a bright star for others to find Jesus. |
1 week
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| OBJECT TALKS |
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| SKITS/STORIES |
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The Birth of Jesus
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Classroom skit, or small church play reenacting the Birth of Jesus.
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15 to 20 minutes
Grades 3 4 5 6 7 |
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The Christmas Gift |
Sometimes the best Christmas gift is receiving the Gift of Jesus |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 3 4 5 6 |
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What is Christmas? |
The true celebration of Christmas is when we welcome the everlasting
gift of God's own Son. |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
| SONGS |
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The Window |
A poem about a brilliant light in the night showing the way to the
newborn king. |
Approx. 8 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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The Gift
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A song about God's gift to us, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 |
