Wise Men Visit Jesus
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10:00-10:15 - Get to know new kids, entertain early arrivals until lesson begins
Lesson Introduction
Recommended Start Time: 10:15AM - 10:35AMLesson Introduction
Matthew 2
The wise men or magi were scholars, scientists, and astronomers from a far away country who saw a new star in the sky, one that was supposed to appear when the King of the Jews was born. They wanted to come and visit this new king, but when they asked King Herod about it, he became angry and sneakily sent the wise men to find baby Jesus so that he could kill him. The wise men were warned by God not to go back to Herod, and Joseph was told to run away to Egypt to keep Jesus safe.
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When the wise men met baby Jesus, they gave him three things: gold, because he was King; frankincense, because he was holy; and myrrh, because he would die for our sins.
We may not have a lot of money and fancy things to give to Jesus, but we can give him our very best every day through our talents, our worship, and how we treat others.
Activities
Activities
Craft 1 - Wise Men Paper Crown
Craft 1 - Wise Men Paper Crown
Time: 10-20 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
paper plates
Scissors
glitter paint
gold paint or silver paint
glitter glue
jeweled or gem stickers
foam stars
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Directions
Directions
Do before:
Cut paper plates as shown In the picture above
Allow each child to decorate with given supplies.
Fold each triangle upward to create a crown.
OPTION:
Younger children can use crayons and make more of a party hat to help the wise men celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Craft 2 - Mini Wise Men
Craft 2 - Mini Wise Men
Time: 10-20 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Popsicle sticks
Markers
scissors
construction paper (for crowns)
Tissue paper (for capes)
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Directions
Directions
Give each child 3 popsicle sticks to represent the 3 wise men.
Have each child draw a beard and 2 eyes on their wise men.
Then allow them to color the bottom for their robes. Tie a small piece of tissue paper around the stick for a cape. Finally, help kids cut out and glue crowns to their heads.
Game 1 - Sheep and Shepherds Game
Game 1 - Sheep and Shepherds Game
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
None
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Directions
Directions
Count off into two equal teams
One team will be the sheep and the other the wolves.
Choose one person to be the shepherd.
Designate one area in the room to be for the sheep and another for the wolves.
The shepherd has to catch the sheep and wolves (by tagging them) and escort them to their side of the room to separate them.
The sheep and wolves try to stay away from the shepherd and not get caught.
Once a sheep or wolf are caught, they must stay in their designated area.
Game is over when all sheep and wolves are separate.
If you have a large group of students, you can have more than one shepherd.
Game 2 - Separating Sheep
Game 2 - Separating Sheep
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Black and white balloons
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Directions
Directions
Use white balloons for sheep and black balloons or wolves.
Place all the balloons in the center of the floor.
Have students go through and separate the sheep from the wolves.
Have a few students trying to throw all the wolves back into the sheep pen.
Activity 1 - Dance It Out
Activity 1 - Dance It Out
Once you're through the lesson/games use these to fill any remaining time, or the ideas listed below
Materials needed from the cart (varies based on the game you choose):
Christian just dance videos below
If they don't want to play the Christian Just Dance game they can play follow the leader.
Wrap It Up!
**Snacks can be given at this time, if needed**Wrap It Up!
- Come together and sit in a circle to talk about what they learned today. Ask them the same questions that you asked at the beginning of the day. How are their answers different now that they know more? Talk about what they can go home and tell their family. This is also a time they can update their journals (big kids only) or color the pictures (littles).
- Ask if anyone has a prayer request/praise report. Pray over requests.
- Worship time - Have the kids go find a spot to themselves and have some time with God (play the song below for around 3/5 minutes).
Worship
Worship
Energy Release!
Energy Release!
Last Minute Filler Ideas
Last Minute Filler Ideas
- Have them gather around the table and draw a picture or write a letter to their families about what they learned today.
- Play a game of some sort. (If you have the hula hoops, have them join hands in a circle and pass the hula hoop around the circle without breaking their hands)
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