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All Full Up

No Room at the Inn

Day 118of 180
Week 24of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus was born in a humble place

2

Learn that God's plan is always perfect

3

Develop empathy for Mary and Joseph's journey

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)

Demonstrates God's humble beginnings for Jesus

📦 Materials Needed

  • Donkey picture
  • Inn/house pictures
  • Hay
  • Baby doll
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a very special night when Mary and Joseph couldn't find a place to stay.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Mary and Joseph's journey yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, every single place was full! Can you imagine how tired they were?

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The town was very busy
  • Many people had come to be counted
  • No one had room for Mary and Joseph
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Mary and Joseph felt?
  • What would you do if you couldn't find a place to stay?
3Activity: No Room Game (6 min)
discussion

Pretend play about finding a place to stay

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up chairs as 'inns'
  2. Take turns being Mary and Joseph
  3. Try to find a place to rest
  4. Talk about how it feels to be told 'no room'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use baby doll and just practice saying 'no room'

Challenge: Create a story about helping someone who needs a place to stay

4Closing (3 min)

God had a special plan, even when things looked difficult

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Mary and Joseph stay?
  • Was God surprised by this?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you that you are always with us, even when things seem hard.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the special place where Jesus was born!

Luke 2:11

Today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, was born for you.

Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along memory verse with hand motions: Point to self on 'you', make a sweeping motion on 'Savior', and clasp hands together on 'Christ the Lord'

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand God's providence even in challenging circumstances

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging tone
  • Help child imagine the scene
  • Emphasize God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might get confused about the historical context

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to show empathy and understand simple narrative

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page about the nativity
  • Sing a verse from 'Away in a Manger' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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