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Jesus Is the Light

Christmas Light and Joy

Day 76of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus is the light of the world

2

Create an art project representing light and Jesus

3

Learn to express joy through artistic creation

📖 Scripture Connection

John 8:12

“Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.'”

— John 8:12 (WEB)

Directly explains Jesus as the light, perfect for helping young children understand the lesson's theme

📦 Materials Needed

  • Yellow and white construction paper
  • Gold glitter
  • Markers
  • Glue sticks
  • Star template
  • Scissors (child-safe)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! Let's talk about light and how special it is.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about winter animals yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we'll learn how Jesus is like a bright, beautiful light that helps us see and feel happy!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Light helps us see in the dark
  • Jesus brings happiness and hope
  • We can be little lights for others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy?
  • How can you share light with others?
3Activity: My Jesus Light Artwork (12 min)
hands-on art project

Create a sparkling artwork showing Jesus as light

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace star template on yellow paper
  2. Cut out star carefully
  3. Glue star onto white background paper
  4. Add gold glitter around star
  5. Write 'Jesus is Light' with markers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting and gluing

Challenge: Add additional details or multiple stars

4Closing (3 min)

Share your beautiful light artwork!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Jesus today?
  • Why is Jesus like light?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create the Star of Bethlehem!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand Jesus metaphorically as light

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with cutting and gluing
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on joy and excitement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Fine motor skills with scissors and glitter

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement and excitement about the project

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing a BibleMouse light-themed song
  • Read a storybook about Jesus as light from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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