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Good News of Great Joy!

Angels and Shepherds

Day 133of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that angels brought a special message about Jesus

2

Learn that Jesus' birth was good news for everyone

3

Begin to recognize that God sends messages of love

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:10-11

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

— Luke 2:10-11 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love and the exciting announcement of Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Star cutout
  • Angel puppet or picture
  • Soft blanket
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather on a soft blanket and ask, 'Do you remember what happened in yesterday's BibleMouse lesson?'

💭 Review Question: What did the angels do in the sky?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we're learning about the angel's special message! God sent an angel to tell shepherds something amazing!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The angel said, 'Don't be afraid!'
  • The angel had good news about Jesus
  • Jesus is a special gift from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think the shepherds felt?
  • Why was Jesus' birth good news?
3Activity: Angel Message Craft (6 min)
discussion

Create a simple angel craft while talking about the message

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out a star shape
  2. Draw or glue a simple angel
  3. Write 'Good News!' on the star
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents do most of the cutting and drawing

Challenge: Let child try tracing or cutting

4Closing (3 min)

Review the angel's message and sing a simple song

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the angel say?
  • Who was born?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank you, God, for sending Jesus and giving us good news!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the angels singing!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Angel Message Game: Hide the memory verse words around the room. Have child find and put the words in order while singing a simple tune

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of God's message of hope through the angel's announcement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use an excited, joyful tone when discussing the angel's message
  • Encourage child to repeat key phrases
  • Be patient with short attention spans
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping focus during the entire lesson

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about the story, attempts to repeat 'Don't be afraid!'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library angel coloring page
  • Act out the story with simple costumes from BibleMouse Resource Guide

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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