The Savior Is Born

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Act It Out No materials needed Choose a child to begin the game. Tell her to pantomime something she likes to do. She can use only movements, no words or sounds. Encourage the other kids to guess what she is doing. After the kids guess, choose another child to pantomime. […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Tree Trimming Materials: Christmas garland or tinsel, plastic Christmas decorations (You will need a set of tinsel/garland and decorations for each team.) Group kids into two or more teams. Guide each team to choose a “tree” (one of the kids). The “tree” will stand in the middle of his team. […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Name Clap No materials needed Direct the kids to sit in a large circle on the floor with their legs crossed. Choose one child to be first. He will slap his knees twice, then clap twice as he says his name. All the kids slap and clap at the same […]

Sunday Today’s Bible story teaches that Jesus grew as God planned. Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to celebrate Passover. Jesus began to fulfill His Father’s work. Monday The Weekly Verse helps us remember our Life Point this week: Jesus grew as God planned. Use the Daily Bible Reading schedule on the One […]

Sunday Today’s Bible story teaches that Jesus’ birth was part of God’s plan of salvation. Jesus was born as a lowly person, not a king, to show people how to follow God. Monday The Weekly Verse reminds us of the Life Point this week: Jesus’ birth was part of God’s plan of salvation. Use the […]

Sunday Today’s Bible story teaches that God planned for Jesus to be born. God planned for Jesus to have an earthly family, Mary and Joseph. Monday This Weekly Verse reminds us of the Life Point for the week: God planned for Jesus to be the Savior. Use the Daily Bible Reading schedule on the One […]