Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): The Woman at the Well

The Woman at the Well

Objectives: The children will
- retell the story of “The Woman at the Well”
- discuss how others can be mean to someone because they are different
- name ways of how they can be kind to people who are different
- identify who promised to send a savior one day
- identify who the savior is



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

Woman at the Well Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Introduce story: Is it hard to be kind to someone that is different from you? (Discuss) Has anyone ever been mean to you because you were in some way different? (Discuss) How did it feel when they were mean to you? (Discuss) What kind of things can you do to make people who are different feel good? (Discuss)

Say: You have some great ideas on how to be kind. We can be kind to everyone, even people who are different because God is kind.


Read story: “The Woman at the Well” from your own story book.

Or read: “The Woman by the Well” by Jill Kemp (color booklet to print out)

Cover

Booklet


Then ask questions from below.

1. Jesus was tired and thirsty. Where did Jesus rest while his helpers went to buy food? (At a well.)

2. Who came from the town of Samaria to get water from the well? (A woman.)
3. What did Jesus want the woman to do for him? (Get him a drink of water.)

4. Why was she surprised when he asked her for a drink of water? (People were not friendly to anyone from Samaria.)

5. What did Jesus say to the woman if anyone drank that water at the well? (That they will be thirsty again.)

6. What would happen if someone drank the water that Jesus gave them? (They will never thirst and they would be new inside.)

7. Did Jesus know everything that she had ever done in her life? (Yes)

8. Who promised to send a savior one day? (God)

9. Who is this savior? (Jesus)

10. The woman left her water jar and what did she do? (She went into town and told the people what happened.)

11. Did the people from Samaria come to see Jesus at the well? (Yes)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Jesus Satisfies (song) & Living Water (finger play)- Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing, page 136.



Activities:

Introduce activity: What would it be like if we were all the same?

Same and Different

Say: We are all alike in some ways and different in some ways. Let’s find some ways that we are alike. (When you ask these questions be sure that they do not exclude one child so they will feel like the odd one out. Ask questions so that a group of children can participate in each question.

Example: Who is wearing a dress? Who has brown eyes? Who is wearing tennis shoes? Etc.

Say: There are some things about us that are different and some things that are the same. If we were all exactly the same there would be no way to tell us apart.


The Woman at the Well Meets Jesus- Scroll down to preschool lesson

A Woman Meets Jesus By The Well John 4- Scroll down to preschool lesson

The Woman at the Well or Living Water Sunday School Lesson Ideas

Dying for a Drink- object lesson

Thirst Quencher- object lesson

Jesus by the Well- object lesson

The Samaritan Woman Gives Jesus A Drink- object lesson

Share- lesson with activities (great for a Take Home Sheet)



Movie:

Introduce movie: How should we treat others?

Movie- Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor? The Gourds Must Be Crazy (14 min.) and ask questions:


1. Why wouldn’t Jr. invite Fernando to his party? (Because he was different.)

2. What did Jr. learn about people that are different? (Being different can be good. It’s the inside that counts.)

3. Should we make fun of people who are different? (No)

4. How should we treat others? We should treat everyone how you would like to be treated.



Bible Crafts:

Introduce craft: Jesus was tired and thirsty. Where did Jesus rest while his helpers went to buy food?

daniellesplace.com- Scroll down to these 2 crafts: Woman at the Well Pencil Holder & Water Drop Bible Verse Cards

children.calvarychapel.com- Scroll down to Woman at the Well craft



Bible Games:

Introduce game: What did Jesus say to the woman if anyone drank that water at the well?

Bucket Brigade (A Samaritan Woman)- As kids work together to move water, they’ll discover God wants to share his living water with everyone. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 92 – 93).


Introduce games: How did Jesus treat others that he met? Jesus was always kind and helpful to the people he met. Jesus showed his love by caring for those who needed his healing touch. The next time you want to let someone know how much you care for them, remember that we show others we care, not just by sending flowers and gifts, but by showing acts of kindness each and every day -- just like Jesus did.

Random Acts of Kindness- Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.

The Golden Rule- This game helps promote why someone would use proper manners and etiquette in our daily lives.

Jesus is Our Savior- Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: How can we be kind to others?

Have students wash their hands and make an easy snack for another class. (Make arrangements with the other classroom prior to the lesson so you have permission from that teacher and they know that a snack is being brought to them).

(Example: popcorn, trail mix, cheese whiz on a cracker, etc.)

After they have delivered their treat, they may have some as well.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

Jesus offers the water of life to the woman at the well (coloring)

Woman at the Well (coloring)

The Woman at the Well (coloring)

Samaritan Woman John 4:1-42 (coloring)


“The Woman by the Well” by Jill Kemp (booklet for the children to color)

Cover

Booklet


Water (handwriting sheet)

The Samaritan Woman (maze)

Numbers in a Jar (worksheets)- Numbers-in-a-Jar worksheets designed to use with manipulatives to count and learn to write numerals, and number words.

kidslearningstation.com- Same and different worksheets

preparingyourchildforpreschool.com- Same/Different Preschool Worksheets

homeeducationresources.com- Which is different? (worksheets)

Lesson Plan- Jesus in the Temple (1st grade on up)

Jesus in the Temple



Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Jesus in the Temple
- explain that Jesus was once a child
- compare and contrast their life to how Jesus lived as a child
- locate Jerusalem on a map



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Nazareth- a town in Israel where Jesus spent most of his life (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map and have students find it on a map)
Feast of the Passover- a Jewish festival to remember that God had freed the Israelites (Hebrews) from slavery in Egypt
Festival- a celebration
Temple- A Jewish Church



Plan:

Read story: "Jesus in the Temple" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: Where did they find Jesus when he was lost?

sermons4kids.com-In My Father’s House object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

calvarycurriculum.com- The Boy Jesus Visits The Temple lesson #172 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

jesuswalk.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:39-52) lesson with questions

bible.org- The Day Jesus Went AWOL (Luke 2:39-52) (Reflection)

thereligionteacher.com- Lesson Plan: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple

bible.org- Lesson 10: Imitating Jesus (Luke 2:39-52)


Introduce activity: How is your life today? Is it alike or different to when Jesus was born?

kidssundayschool.com- Jesus and Me
How does a child's life today compare to when Jesus was born? An activity to help kids relate to Jesus.



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind group activities (crafts)

childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Jesus In The Temple Craft

123homeschool4me.com- Mary and Joseph had to find their way to Jesus whom they accidentally left at the temple. Maze Activities- (straw mazes)

teachusthebible.com- Temple Craft (scroll down to this)

faithsprouts.blogspot.com- Find Jesus in the Temple Craft (scroll down to this)


Introduce craft: When Jesus was a little boy, where did he get his toys? (They made them). We are going to make us a toy(s) to play with.

Ring and Pin- Make a handheld "ring toss" toy. (The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities by Roxanne Henderson, page 98).

Stick and Ball Game
You can also make this with just a paper/plastic cup instead of a laundry scoop. Use a paper hole punch and make a hole in the cup near the rim to tie the string to.


Here is another version of the craft above using a plastic laundry detergent cap:

Make a hole near the top of the rim using a drill prior to class. Cut twine to about 2 feet long. Have students tie one end of the twine to the lid through the hole you just drilled. On the other end of the twine tie a large bead to it (2 beads if they are small).

To play- Hold the cup letting the string hang down. Swing the bead up and try to catch it inside the cup. For competitive play, whoever gets the most catches out of 10 or 20 tries wins.



Introduce craft: How well do you know the story “Jesus in the Temple”? Let’s find out.

Young Jesus in the Temple (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 37 & 38.



Games:

sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind group activities (games)


Introduce game: When Jesus was twelve years old, he went to Jerusalem with his parents. The journey took four days and when they arrived the great city was crowded with visitors. Jesus saw many things in Jerusalem and was amazed at what he saw.

What did Jesus see in Jerusalem?

This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "Jesus went to Jerusalem and he saw many things. He saw a ..........." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a camel, or a pet dog. The next player in line begins the same way but adds a second object after repeating the first. The third player also begins, “Jesus went to Jerusalem and he saw many things. He saw a ..........." He must repeat the first two objects and then add a third. So it goes on, but if a player can’t repeat or mixes up the order of the objects then he is out.

If you haven't got many players, the same children can keep adding more items. The game continues until one player remains or until time is up. Some lists get very long and are remembered for years by the players. A variation is to decide that the objects chosen must start with the letters of the alphabet in order, for example "apple, bat, cake...zebra." This makes it a little easier to remember. (You could also help the player if necessary so everyone can play).



Introduce game: How can we be like Jesus? Let’s find out how we can be a good son, friend, neighbor, and person like Jesus.

Change Charades (Jesus Grows Up)- This game will help your kids identify positive behaviors that will help them grow up just like Jesus. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 70 & 71).

You can change this game to: Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, Neighbor and have the children tell you how you can be a good ______ (Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, or Neighbor). Call students one at a time to stand behind a chair and to toss a beanbag. Other students wait in their seats until you call them for their turn.

Or write the above on the chalk board and have the students throw a suction cup toy at it. Wherever it lands, they must tell you how you can be a good ______ (Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, or Neighbor).



This game is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.









Jesus in the Temple (file folder game)- The objective of the game is to be the first to find Jesus in the temple. The players roll the dice and follow the directions on the space they land on. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. If you land on a space with dice on it, roll again. The first player who lands on the temple wins.












Snacks:

Introduce snack: What kind of food do you think Jesus ate as a kid? Matzo crackers, figs or dates.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

365 Activities for Kids- Find the 10 scrolls on July 26th.

sundayschoolzone.com- Where Is Jesus? (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind (maze)

apcurriculum.com- Maze

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Jesus in the Temple puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 12 - 15).

sundayschoolzone.com- Where Was Jesus? (spot the differences)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (word search)

web.archive.org- Luke 2:41-52 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (word shape)

sundayschoolzone.com- Where Was Jesus? (word scramble)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (decoder)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Jesus in the Temple Worksheet (decoder and word scramble), page 8

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (alphabet soup)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (crossword)

apcurriculum.com- Jesus’ Boyhood (crossword)

web.archive.org- Luke 2:41-52 (crossword)

sdc.me.uk- Luke 2:41-52 Worksheet

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (fill in the blanks)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank at the bottom of the story.

calvarycurriculum.com- The Boy Jesus Visits The Temple lesson #172 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

smp.org- Jesus and Me
Fill in the Venn Diagram below how you and Jesus are alike and different.

jesuswalk.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:39-52) questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- Lesson Plan: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple Worksheets (scroll down for these)

What To Include In Your Lesson Plan

Each teacher is different and so are their students, but there are a few things that need to be in a lesson plan. While there are many formats for a lesson plan, most lesson plans contain some or all of these elements.

What should be included in your lesson plan?

1. Subject or Topic- what the lesson is about

2. Brief Overview- a short description of your lesson

3. Objectives- what you want the students to learn

4. Prerequisites- factor in necessary prep activities to make sure that students can meet the lesson objectives. What must students already be able to do before this lesson? What concepts have to be mastered in advance to accomplish the lesson objectives?

5. Materials & Equipment- what materials and equipment are needed to teach the lesson

6. Introduction or lead in to the lesson- this is designed to focus students on the skill or concept about to be instructed. This includes showing pictures or models, asking leading questions, or reviewing previously taught lessons.

7. Vocabulary and Key Words- terminology you want your students to learn

8. Lesson Procedure- a detailed, step-by-step description of how to do the lesson and achieve lesson plan objectives. This includes all the activities the teacher will have the students do. This section is divided into several parts and basically consists of: an introduction, a main activity, and closure. Depending on the students and how best they learn the lesson plan can consist of crafts, games, worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles, skits, etc. All the activities focus on the objectives that the teacher wants the students to learn.

9. Follow Up Lessons/Activities- activities for enrichment and remediation and/or lessons that might follow as a result of this lesson. This could also be a review of the lesson to help students understand and comprehend what they have just learned.

10. Assessment/Evaluation- how you will evaluate what the students have learned.

Study Guides

Before testing your students, be sure to review, review, review all relevant material they should know. Simply telling your students that the test will be on Unit 2 does not let them know what is relevant and what they should study. Some students might have processing deficits and cannot discern relevant from irrelevant information. They would also spend an inordinate amount of time concentrating on facts that they will not be tested on and are considered unimportant. Giving your students a study guide before any test will cut down on any confusion. Have the students fill it out and go over it in class. Teachers also need to personally check that each student has the correct answers on the study guide prior to tests. Even if the teacher goes over the study guide with the class orally, some students might miss relevant information due to their attention problems and processing deficits.

Parents are more than willing to work within what the teachers provide assuming that the information is accurate and enough lead-time given so that their child can be prepared adequately. Providing a complete study guide with answers at least 2 days before each test or quiz will allow the parents to help their child study for the test and they will be more successful in taking the test.

To give homework, or not to give homework. That is the question . . .

Homework is a touchy subject concerning catechists. Many regard it as taboo and therefore do not assign any during the year.

Parents on the other hand are divided about this controversy. In a recent survey when parents were asked what their level of expectation regarding homework/family activities from church 38.5% think students should be given homework to support the work in class. 30.8% said they would prefer to have homework once in a while. 30.8% prefer not to have any homework at all.


Additional comments from parents on this subject were:

• Some parents expressed their preference for fun and no homework.
• Some said their children already have too much going on and don’t want to be adding homework from church, specially under 4th grade.
• One parent wrote “it didn't seem to matter whether the kids do the homework or not.”
• Yet another wrote “Reading is sufficient- but I think that it should be expected, not "optional", so that those who read it can build on it rather than reading it again in class.”



So what’s a catechist to do? First, does your DRE allow teachers to give homework? Then ask yourself what you are trying to accomplish with the homework. Make sure the homework is necessary and reviews what has already been gone over in class. All students in your class should be able to complete the homework assigned and in a relatively short period of time.

Assigning homework serves various educational needs. It serves as an intellectual discipline, establishes study habits, and supplements and reinforces work done in CCD. Teachers give homework because the repetition of facts and knowledge learned will have a much higher a percentage of being retained in the mind. In addition, it fosters student initiative, independence, and responsibility and brings home and CCD closer together.


So what do you do in your class?


*In my class my first grade students are given 5 prayers (Sign of the Cross, Grace Before Meals, Glory Be, Hail Mary, and Our Father) to do by the end of the school year. Each prayer the student recites out loud correctly, they will be able to pick a prize from the prize bag. We also have 4 take home tests during the year. The parents will need to help their child study, fill out the test (circle the correct answer), and return it to class.

I also make Take Home Sheets for the students to take home for their parents to go over with them and to bring back the following week. It helps reinforce what they have learned in class and lets the parents know what we are doing. They usually consist of about 10 questions that the parents read to their child. Two answers are provided and the child tells the parent which answer is best so they can circle it. I post all of my Take Home Sheets here (scroll down to Take Home Sheets).

When my students bring in their Take Home Sheets and Take Home Tests they get to play Homeworkopoly which is a fun game that encourages students to do their homework.

Bedtime at Our House/Prayers

Back in the dark ages when my son was small, we had a bedtime routine that we adhered to vigilantly. He knew what was expected each night and it helped calm him down which made bedtime easy and without any problems. At bedtime (specified at a specific time that was the same time every night) we always read a Bible story or short book in his bed. Afterwards we would practice a prayer he was working on by adding a new line each week. Before long he would know the prayer and could recite it by himself. This was a great way for our son to learn about God and to learn his prayers. It also was great family time that I will never forget.

FREE Religious File Folder Games & Lapbooks

It’s amazing what you can find online if you dig around a bit. Here is a comprehensive list that might be of some help.

FREE Religious File Folder Games & Lapbooks

Using Technology In Your Classroom

Today we can use several different kinds of equipment to assist the teaching in our classrooms. What is effective and needed for your classroom depends upon your students and what is available for the catechist to use.


What is effective and necessary in your classroom?

1. Whatever equipment you are using it must achieve your learning objectives for your lesson. Why use the equipment and material if it does not enhance your lesson?

2. Know how to use the equipment. Nothing is worse than getting some technical equipment in your classroom and you do not know how to use it.

3. Have the equipment in your classroom ready before class. Being prepared is essential.

4. Make sure the equipment is running properly before class. Set up the equipment and test to see if everything is working correctly. Test volume, brightness, off/on, pause, and any other feature.

5. Have the equipment and material ready. Make sure that all you have to do is turn the equipment on so you do not have to waste time finding the right place to start on your tape, DVD, CD, etc. This loss time can allow you to lose control of the classroom and disruptive behavior can start. Test run what you are planning to do and make sure all the students can see and hear it the way it is supposed to be.

Bible Stories from A to Z

Bible Stories from A to Z








Here is a wonderful and educational ebook or book that your younger students will enjoy! The book is divided into 26 mini units, each featuring a letter of the alphabet. Each mini unit contains the following:

• A Bible story and questions for discussion
• A craft
• A prayer
• A snack idea
• A take home mini story booklet that the children color
• An alphabet page
• An activity page


Sample of book

Lesson Plan- Wise Men (1st grade on up)

Wise Men


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Wise Men
- explain who the Magi were and what they studied
- explain why the Magi came so far to see Jesus



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write the words on the board and discuss with class)

Wise Men- men from the East who studied the stars. The three Magi (priests from the ancient Persian religion) who came from the East to honor Jesus when he was born (known as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar).
Ruler- a person who controls others
Presents- gifts
Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Jews- a member of the Hebrew people
Priests- person who is ordained and does the church service
Worship- to honor
Frankincense- incense that makes a sweet smelling smoke when burned
Myrrh- a type of perfume that comes from trees and was used in burying people
Egypt- large country in Africa (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Nazareth- a town in Israel where Jesus spent most of his life (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).



Plan:

Read story: “The Wise Men” and then ask questions



Activities:

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

sermons4kids.com- Wise Men Still Seek Him object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Seeking the Savior object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

calvarycurriculum.com- The Wise Men lesson #170 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoollessons.com- Wise Men Come from the East to Worship Jesus lesson

childrensermons.com- Wise Men Worship Jesus object lesson

intoxicatedonlife.com- Three Kings Seeking Christ After Christmas (Free Printable Lessons)

littleblots.com- Three Wise Men lesson with activities

kidssundayschool.com- Visit of the Magi: The Birth of Christ (Lesson 4)

dltk-bible.com- The Wise Men lesson with take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, Bible Story/Song Time, etc.

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

jesuswalk.com- Wise Men and the Christmas Star of Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-12) lesson



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Seeking The Savior group activities (crafts)

daniellesplace.com- Wise Men Christmas Crafts

crayola.com- We Three Kings

dltk-holidays.com- Three Wisemen Paper Crafts

firstpalette.com- Paper Three Kings Chain

growingupblackxican.com- The Three Wise Men Bottle Craft

madebymolliesmom.blogspot.com- Three Wise Men Craft

parentingpatch.com- Three Wise Men Handprint Fingerprint Craft

papercraft.blogspot.com- Three Kings/Three Wise Men Paper Craft

youtube.com- Popsicle Stick Star Ornament
An easy and pretty Star of David craft made out of popsicle sticks, paint, glitter, etc.

preschooltoolkit.com- Make sparkling stars to decorate your home.

Potato Stars- Paint, glitter, and a potato can help make a beautiful night sky. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 53).

The Wize Men Visit Jesus Bible Story Wheel- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo (page 35 & 36)

Three Kings Banner- A cute and easy banner of the Three Wise Men. A sample craft from Kathy Ross' book: Crafts for Christmas, page 12 & 13.

Purim Treat Holder- Cute craft to represent the Wise Men. (Crafts to make in the Winter by Kathy Ross, page 58 & 59).

Three Kings Hats- Three kings made out of cone shaped party hats. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, page 40 & 41).

The Wise Men Visit Jesus (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 35 & 36.



Games

sermons4kids.com- Seeking The Savior group activities (crafts)

livingwaterbiblegames.com- Christmas Board Game Travel with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus as they journey to Bethlehem and Egypt and back to Nazareth. Answer questions based on the nativity story and their flight to Egypt. Map games are great for helping kids to get familiar with the geography of the Bible lands. FREE printable!

thegamecrafter.com- Christ is Born!

stellanovagame.com/- Journey of the Magi

orientaltrading.com- Nativity Journey Christmas Board Game


Introduce game: Who was searching for baby Jesus?

Wise Men Search

Need: Clothes pin to be baby Jesus.

Directions: One student is picked to be a Wise Man and steps out of the classroom. Another student is picked by the teacher to hide baby Jesus somewhere in the classroom. When baby Jesus is hidden, the Wise Man comes back into the room. He is to find baby Jesus by directions from the student that hid baby Jesus. These directions are: the star is not very bright if the Wise Man is far away, brighter if somewhat nearer, getting brighter if even closer, and VERY bright if very close. When the Wise Man finds the baby Jesus, the person that hid baby Jesus is now the Wise Man.

Finding Favor (Wise Men Find Jesus)- This game will help students identify how we pursue things that are important to us. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 68 & 69).

Journey to Bethlehem- The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 141.

The Catholic Toolbox- Gifts for Baby Jesus (file folder game)



Introduce game: What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus? A very bright star.

creativeyouthideas.com- Follow the Star

Coin Toss- (The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 139)- You can also draw a star on the board and have the students throw a suction cup toy at it. If it is inside the lines, they get a point for their team.

Finding Flavor (Wise Men Find Jesus)- This game will help students identify how we pursue things that are important to us. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 68 & 69).



This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.




Gifts For Baby Jesus (file folder game)-The object of this game is to be the first to collect gold, frankincense, and myrrh.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: How did the Wise Men find Jesus? They followed a very bright star.

pillsbury.com- Gingerbread Stars

keyingredient.com- Crispy Cheese Stars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Stars- Get a large star shaped cookie cutter and make star shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Spread peanut butter on star shaped crackers.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

The Great Bible Big Fun Activity Book: From the Old and New Testaments by Toni Lind
- Wise Men color by number
- Follow the Dots to see what the Magi saw in the sky

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Wise Men puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 3 - 8).

Wise Men Visit Jesus- Look at the pictures in the circles. Find the matching picture in the larger picture. Draw lines to connect the matching pictures. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 14).

christiananswers.net- Star (dot-to-dot)

sermons4kids.com- Maze

biblewise.com- Wise Men (maze)

biblewise.com- Wise Men Visit Jesus (maze)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Maze (page 10)

biblewise.com- Wise Men (missing objects)

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search (it says Luke, but it is Matthew 2:1-12)

sermons4kids.com- Word Jumble

biblewise.com- The Wise Men (decoder)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- The Three Wise Men (word challenge)

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword (it says Luke, but it is Matthew 2:1-12)

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 2:1-12

biblepathwayadventures.com- The Magi (matching)

ministry-to-children.com- Wise Men Worksheets

jesuswalk.com- Wise Men and the Christmas Star of Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-12) lesson (4 question in lesson that can easily be made into a worksheet)