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Christmas Card Creation

Christmas Light and Joy

Day 80of 180
Week 16of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to express joy about Jesus' birth through art

2

Create a Christmas card with simple designs

3

Practice sharing God's love through a thoughtful gift

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:10

“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.'”

— Luke 2:10 (WEB)

Connects the lesson's theme of sharing joy about Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Markers
  • Glitter
  • Scissors (child-safe)
  • Star templates
  • Gold/silver materials
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about our recent lessons about Jesus' birth

💭 Review Question: What special thing happened when Jesus was born?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how making Christmas cards can share God's love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Cards are a way to show people we care
  • We can share the joy of Jesus' birth
  • Our art can make someone smile
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who might you want to send a card to?
  • How can your card show Jesus' love?
3Activity: Christmas Joy Cards (12 min)
hands-on project

Create personalized Christmas cards with simple designs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold construction paper in half
  2. Draw a simple nativity scene or star
  3. Add glitter or special decorations
  4. Write a simple message inside (or have parent help)
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-cut shapes and stickers

Challenge: Add more detailed drawings or write own message

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about sharing joy

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we make today?
  • How can our card make someone happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about what makes art special

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand art as a form of communication and love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help with scissors if needed
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on joy, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated with fine motor skills

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating something to give to others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of cards to share with family
  • Make additional cards for church or nursing home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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