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Nativity Scene

Christmas Light and Joy

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the basic story of Jesus' birth

2

Create a simple nativity scene artwork

3

Develop fine motor skills through drawing and coloring

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:7

“She gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in cloths, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

— Luke 2:7 (WEB)

Directly relates to the nativity scene artwork, showing the humble beginnings of Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Crayons or colored markers
  • Gold glitter (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and remind children about the story of Jesus' birth from previous lessons

💭 Review Question: What special baby were we learning about this week?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce the nativity scene and its important characters

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem
  • Baby Jesus was born in a special place
  • God sent Jesus to show His love to the world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who do you see in a nativity scene?
  • Why is Jesus' birth so special?
3Activity: Create Your Nativity Scene (12 min)
hands-on project

Students will draw a simple nativity scene using basic shapes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a stable using triangles and rectangles
  2. Draw Mary and Joseph using simple stick figures
  3. Draw baby Jesus in a manger
  4. Color your picture with soft, warm colors
  5. Optional: Add gold glitter for a special shine
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a pre-drawn outline for tracing

Challenge: Add additional details like animals or stars

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate artwork, discuss the meaning of Jesus' birth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you draw in your picture?
  • Why is Jesus special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the angels who announced Jesus' birth!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children visualize the Christmas story through art

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with fine motor skill development
  • Focus on creativity, not perfection
  • Encourage storytelling while creating
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may find drawing detailed figures challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement with the story, enjoyment of creating

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional nativity coloring pages
  • Sing a Christmas song about Jesus' birth while creating artwork

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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