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Preschool: God’s Plan to Send Jesus: Session 2—Angels Told Good News (December 13)

November 6, 2020 By Kimba Campbell 2 Comments

1s & 2s—Hammer Play Dough

Bible Story: Angels Told Good News Matthew 1:18-24; Luke 1:26-45
Life Point: God planned for Mary to be Jesus’ mother.
Weekly Verse: Mary will have a son and you will name Him Jesus. Matthew 1:21

Materials: Teaching Picture 2, play dough, toy hammers

  • Display the Teaching Picture near the play dough.
  • Give each child a small lump of play dough and a toy hammer. Encourage her to flatten the play dough with the hammer.
  • Talk about the Bible story as children play. Mention that Joseph was a carpenter and used a hammer.
  • Pray briefly, thanking God for choosing a family for Jesus.
  • Social Distancing Tip: Work with at most two preschoolers. Make sure each child has fresh play dough to work with. Disinfect the hammers after each use.

3–Pre-K—Draw to Music

Bible Story: Angels Told Good News Matthew 1:18-24; Luke 1:26-45
Life Point: God planned for Mary to be Jesus’ mother.
Weekly Verse: Mary will have a son and you will name Him Jesus. Matthew 1:21

Materials: Teaching Picture 2, easel, paper, markers, Music

  • Invite a child to draw at the easel as a Christmas selection plays.
  • Tell the Bible story. Comment that Mary was happy and sang a song of thanks to God.
  • Show the Teaching Picture and point to Mary. Remind the child that God chose Mary to be Jesus’ mother.
  • Social Distancing Tip: Provide each child with his own bag of markers for the session. Disinfect the easel after each use.

Kindergarten—Play with Tools

Bible Story: Angels Told Good News Matthew 1:18-24; Luke 1:26-45
Life Point: God planned for Mary to be Jesus’ mother.
Weekly Verse: Mary will have a son and you will name Him Jesus. Matthew 1:21

Materials: Bible, wooden blocks,toy tools, measuring instruments, tool aprons, safety goggles, clipboards, paper, pencils

  • Arrange the materials near the blocks.
  • Invite the boys and girls to use the tools with the blocks. Some children may enjoy planning something on paper or writing down measurements.
  • Tell the Bible story as the children play. Comment that Joseph was a carpenter and used tools to build furniture and houses.
  • Look at the Teaching Picture together. Point out Mary and Joseph. Remind the kids that they were Jesus’ earthly family.
  • Pray, thanking God for sending Jesus.
  • Social Distancing Tip: Limit the number of children in the center to two. Disinfect the tools after each use.

Filed Under: God's Plan to Send Jesus, Kids, Leader Extras Kids, Preschool, Year 2020-21

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  1. Rosemary says

    December 2, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    Great lesson plan on the Angels tell the God News. Blessings!

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