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No Room at the Inn

Baby Jesus Was Born!

Day 127of 180
Week 26of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Mary and Joseph couldn't find a place to stay

2

Learn about Jesus' humble birth

3

Develop compassion for others who might need help

📖 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)

Shows God's plan for Jesus to be born in a humble way

📦 Materials Needed

  • Nativity set
  • Baby doll
  • Blanket
  • BibleMouse printable of a simple inn/stable
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our journey with Mary and Joseph! Yesterday, they traveled to Bethlehem. Today, we'll learn what happened when they arrived.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how Mary and Joseph walked to Bethlehem?
2Teaching (5 min)

When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, they were very tired. They needed a place to rest, but everywhere was full of people!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The town was very busy
  • No one had room for Mary and Joseph
  • They had to stay in a stable with animals
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Mary and Joseph felt?
  • Have you ever felt tired and needed a place to rest?
3Activity: No Room Game (6 min)
roleplay

Pretend to be Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up chairs as 'inns'
  2. Parent plays innkeeper
  3. Child tries to find a place to stay
  4. Talk about being kind to others
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just walk around and say 'No room!'

Challenge: Use simple dialogue about being tired and needing help

4Closing (3 min)

God took care of Mary and Joseph, even when things were hard

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Mary and Joseph stay?
  • Was baby Jesus born in a big house?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for taking care of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about baby Jesus being born in the stable!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star Hop Memory Verse - Cut out paper stars, place them on floor. Child hops from star to star while saying each word of the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of God's provision during difficult times

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, soft voice when discussing the story
  • Allow child to ask questions
  • Use the nativity set to help illustrate
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might get distracted or not understand the deeper meaning

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's empathy and understanding of being kind to others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a BibleMouse stable worksheet
  • Build a simple stable craft with popsicle sticks
  • Sing 'Away in a Manger' together

Ready for Tomorrow?

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