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A Long Journey

Wise Men Bring Gifts

Day 132of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the wise men traveled far to find Jesus

2

Learn about following God's guidance

3

Develop imagination through storytelling and play

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 2:9

“They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.”

— Matthew 2:9 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's guidance and the wise men's faithful journey

📦 Materials Needed

  • Camel pictures
  • Star on a stick
  • Cardboard box (for 'traveling')
  • Blankets or towels
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about the star and wise men from yesterday's BibleMouse lesson

💭 Review Question: Who saw a special star in the sky?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we'll learn about the long journey the wise men took to find Jesus

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The wise men traveled very far on camels
  • They followed the bright star in the sky
  • God helped them find baby Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it was like to ride a camel?
  • How did the star help the wise men?
3Activity: Wise Men's Journey (6 min)
dramatic-play

Create a pretend journey following the star

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up a 'desert' area with blankets
  2. Give children a star on a stick
  3. Use cardboard box as a 'camel'
  4. Take turns being wise men and following the star
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adult helps guide the journey

Challenge: Children create their own story about the journey

4Closing (3 min)

Review the wise men's journey and God's guidance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the wise men follow?
  • Who helped them find Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for guiding us, just like He guided the wise men

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the gifts the wise men brought

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 1:21

“You will call His name Jesus, because He will save His people.”

— Matthew 1:21 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star Hop Memory Verse: Place star cutouts on floor, child hops to each word while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The wise men (Magi) traveled hundreds of miles, showing great faith and determination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic voice to keep child engaged
  • Allow child to use imagination during play
  • Encourage questions about the story
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still during storytelling, understanding long journeys

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to retell parts of the story, engage in imaginative play

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a camel picture from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a travel song about following God
  • Make a simple star craft

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