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Angels Announced Good News

Christmas Light and Joy

Day 79of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that angels brought good news about Jesus' birth

2

Create an angel artwork using various craft materials

3

Develop fine motor skills through cutting and decorating

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:10-11

“The angel said to them, 'Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all people. For today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the Lord.'”

— Luke 2:10-11 (WEB)

Highlights the joyful message of the angels announcing Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Gold glitter
  • Scissors (child-safe)
  • Markers
  • Silver pipe cleaners
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about the special angels who announced Jesus' birth!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the star of Bethlehem yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Angels are God's special messengers who brought wonderful news about baby Jesus

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Angels appeared to shepherds at night
  • They told the shepherds not to be afraid
  • They shared the good news about Jesus' birth
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think angels look like?
  • Why were the shepherds afraid at first?
3Activity: Angel Craft (12 min)
hands-on

Create a beautiful angel artwork to remember the Christmas story

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper in half to create angel shape
  2. Cut out angel outline
  3. Use markers to draw angel's face and details
  4. Sprinkle gold glitter for angel's wings
  5. Use silver pipe cleaners to make a halo
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting

Challenge: Add more detailed decorations to angel

4Closing (3 min)

Share and discuss angel artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the angels tell the shepherds?
  • Why is Jesus' birth special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make Christmas cards to share Jesus' love!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Angels play a significant role in the Christmas story, bringing hope and joy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Encourage creativity in angel artwork
  • Help with cutting if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find cutting precise shapes challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about the Christmas story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional angel coloring pages
  • Sing a Christmas song about angels from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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