jesus wants to be my friend forever.
2
WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
Editor in Chief: Kathy Hill
FL Creative Team: Brittany Compton-Robertson,
Executive Director: Brittany Compton-Robertson
Copy Editor: Dana Wilkerson
Kathy Hill, Autumn Ward, Ashley Hiers, Donna High,
Technical and Web Support: Hadley Brandt
Curriculum Writer: Donna High
Danielle Schneller, Mary Beth Brannan
Partner Support: Deb Springer
Illustrator: Jodi Blackwell
Chief Executive Officer: Reggie Joiner
Graphic Designers: Sharon van Rossum, David Hill
Chief Operating Officer: Reggie Goodin
Scripture quotations marked (NLV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, New Life
“STATEMENT OF FAITH” USER AGREEMENT
Version. Copyright © 1969-2003 by Christian Literature International, P.O. Box
Orange gladly grants permission to churches, schools, and other licensees to
777, Canby OR 97013. Used by permission.
tailor First Look® materials to fit their unique leadership requirements, locale
These resources are intended to be downloaded and printed for use by the
and format preferences, and physical environment needs. However, if you wish
subscribing entity only and may not be electronically transferred to or duplicated
to edit the content substantively, including Bible stories, learning activities,
by other non-subscribing entities. Any unauthorized reproduction of this material
scripts, and any other content in which biblical principles and concepts are
or incorporation into a new work is a direct violation of US copyright laws. ©2016
presented, you are obligated to do so within the doctrinal guidelines we’ve
Orange. All rights reserved. First Look® and the First Look® logo are trademarks
expressed in our Statement of Faith.
of Orange.
WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
1
2 YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
Prepare to offer one or more of the following activities as your preschoolers arrive. Let one or two teachers lead small groups of children in activities throughout the room while another teacher greets parents and kids at the door.
• I Have a Message • Bow Match • Wrap It Up
MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP) • Worship • Bible Story
MAKE IT STICK
These activities are designed to help preschoolers understand and remember today’s Bible story and Bottom Line. Offer as many of the following activities as your time, facilities, resources, and leadership allow. You may want to lead one activity at a time. Or, offer two activities at once and allow half the kids to participate in each, then switch groups and repeat the activities.
• • • •
Memory Verse with Motions Shout and Retell 3, 2, 1 Angel Craft
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
I HAVE A MESSAGE
“I Have a Message” is an activity that uses listening skills and following directions to introduce today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: “Places” Activity Page, white cardstock, and wall tape
KEY QUESTION
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the Activity Pages onto the cardstock. Hang each picture on a wall in different areas of the room.
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Have the children stand around you and announce, “I have a message. We are going to the grocery store!” After you say the message, walk with the children over to the picture of the grocery store. Then announce, “I have a message. We are going to school!” Walk with the children to the picture of the school. Repeat with the remaining two pictures.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s go for a walk in our room! Listen carefully and I will let you know where to go. Are you ready?” During the Activity: “I have a message! We are going to the grocery store! (Walk to the picture of the grocery store.) Here we are! Great job walking here! Guess what? I have a message! We are going to school! (Walk to the picture of the school.) Great job! I have a message! We are going to the park! (Walk to the picture of the park.) Whew! We have done a lot of walking today! I have a message! We are going home! (Walk to the picture of the house.) Yay! We made it! Thank you so much for taking a walk with me!” After the Activity: “That was so fun! Today, in our Bible story, we are going to hear about someone else who had a very important message! I cannot wait to find out what the message was!”
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2
WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
GAME
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that encourages preschoolers to follow guidelines while having fun and learning new concepts.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
BOW MATCH
“Bow Match” is an activity that teaches color recognition and sorting while introducing the basic concept of today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: 5 gift bows in each of the following colors: blue, red, green, and silver/gray; and 4 pieces of construction paper in each of the following colors: blue, red, green, and silver/gray WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the construction paper in the activity area about two feet apart from each other. Place all the bows in a large pile next to the construction paper. During the Activity: Encourage the children to match the bows to the corresponding color of construction paper. When finished, take the bows off the paper and do it again!
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
After the Activity: Introduce today’s Bible story.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “WOW! Look at the all of these bows! I see a lot of different colors! I see blue (hold up a blue bow), green (hold up a green bow), red (hold up a red bow), and gray (hold up the gray/silver bow).” During the Activity: “There are colored pieces of paper here too! Hmmm. It looks like the papers are the same colors as our bows! Can you help me match the bows to the same color paper? (Pause.) Awesome! We can lay the bows on top of the papers.” After the Activity: “Way to go! You did a great job matching the colors! We use bows to wrap gifts. Today in our Bible story, we are going to hear about the GREATEST gift of all!”
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
INVESTIGATION/ROLE PLAY
MAKE IT FUN Activities designed to draw children into the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
YEAR OLDS
An activity that channels either a preschooler’s innate curiosity or desire to play dress up into a discussion of concepts crucial to the lesson.
WRAP IT UP
“Wrap It Up” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and teamwork to complete a task. WHAT YOU NEED: Several empty boxes with lids, several rolls of Christmas wrapping paper, scissors, and gift bows WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Cut the wrapping paper into sheets large enough to cover the boxes. Place the boxes, paper, and bows in the middle of the activity area.
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Encourage the children to use the paper to “wrap” the boxes. (Tape is not necessary, as they can just wrap and unwrap and then wrap again.) Allow the children to place bows on top of the “wrapped” gifts.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
After the Activity: Introduce the Bible story.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “It is so much fun to give gifts at Christmas time! Let’s wrap some gifts!” During the Activity: “We can use the paper to wrap around the boxes. (Demonstrate.) You are all doing a great job! Keep wrapping! (Continue the activity.) Now we need to put bows on top of our gifts for the final touch. (Help the children place the bows on the gifts.) Perfect! That looks great!” After the Activity: “Your gifts are beautiful! Nice job! It’s fun to give and receive gifts on Christmas, but God gave us the GREATEST gift of all. Let’s get ready to head to hear our story and find out what that gift is!”
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MEMORY VERSE REVIEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that encourages preschoolers to learn the monthly memory verse.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
MEMORY VERSE WITH MOTIONS
“Memory Verse with Motions” is an activity that uses repetition and movement to teach this month’s memory verse. WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Say the memory verse with the class several times. During the Activity: Teach the following motions to the children while saying the verse: I bring you (start with hands up and bring them in to chest like catching a football) good news (right arm up with jazz hand) of great joy (left arm up with jazz hand), Luke 2:10 (NLV). (Open your hands like a book.) Repeat it several times. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We have a new Memory Verse this month! It is: I bring you good news of great joy! Luke 2:10. Now let’s say it together! (Say the verse together two times.) Nice job!” During the Activity: “Now I am going to teach you some motions that we can do while we say our verse. Watch me and we can do them together! I bring you (start with hands up and bring them in to chest like catching a football) good news (right arm up with jazz hand) of great joy! (left arm up with jazz hand), Luke 2:10. (Open your hands like a book.) You are all doing so well! Let’s do it again!” (Repeat as desired.) After the Activity: “Great job! God gave us Jesus! He loves us SO MUCH that He gave us Jesus! That really is news of great joy! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
E BIBL
BIBLE STORY REVIEW
ORY R E
IEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
ST
YEAR OLDS
V
MAKE IT STICK
1
An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that repetition they crave.
SHOUT AND RETELL
“Shout and Retell” is an activity that retells today’s Bible story while giving the children an active role during the story. WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Sit on the floor with all of the children. During the Activity: Tell the children that when they see you raise your hands in the air, they should shout, “A BABY IS COMING!” very loudly. Retell the story, and during certain times in the story, raise your hands, shout, “A BABY IS COMING!” and encourage the children to shout. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Everyone come and sit by me on the floor!” During the Activity: “There was a very special message in our story today! Do you remember what it was? (Pause.) A BABY IS COMING! When I raise my hands high up in the air (demonstrate), everyone shout, ‘A BABY IS COMING’ very loud. Are you ready? (Pause.) There was a young girl named Mary. (Raise hands with children and shout, ‘A BABY IS COMING’.) One day an angel came to see Mary. (Raise hands.) Mary was very afraid, but the angel had a very special message for Mary. (Raise hands.) The angel told Mary that she was going to have a very special baby! (Raise hands.) Mary would have a baby, and He would be God’s Son! (Raise hands.) The angel told Mary that the baby’s name would be Jesus. Jesus is God’s Son! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!” After the Activity: “I am so glad the angel came and told Mary that a baby was coming! God gave us the greatest gift of all! God gave us Jesus! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
3, 2, 1
“3, 2, 1” is an activity that teaches the concept of counting down while using large motor skills. JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children stand in front of you.
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Have the children do several different movements after you count down “three, two, one.” For example, say: “Three, two, one, JUMP!” Movements to call out: jump, touch toes, spin, and stomp your feet. Repeat as desired. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We are counting down the days to Christmas!” During the Activity: “Let’s practice counting down. When I say, ‘Three, two, one,’ I want everyone to JUMP! Are you ready? (Pause.) Three, two, one, JUMP! (Demonstrate.) Great job! Now let’s touch our toes. Three, two, one, TOUCH YOUR TOES! (Demonstrate.) Awesome! Three, two, one, SPIN AROUND! (Demonstrate.) Perfect! Three, two, one, STOMP YOUR FEET! (Demonstrate.) Fantastic!” (Repeat as desired.) After the Activity: “Way to count down with me! We are counting down to Christmas! I love Christmas because Christmas is Jesus’ birthday! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2016 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
CRAFT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse by creating a fun craft to take home.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
ANGEL CRAFT
“Angel Craft” is an activity that allows the children to create a visual of the Bible story. JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
WHAT YOU NEED: “Angel” and “Background” from the Activity Pages on the Website, white cardstock, light blue cardstock, medium-sized coffee filters or doilies, glue sticks, and scissors WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Angel” Activity Page onto the white cardstock. Each child needs one page. Copy the “Background” Activity Page onto the light blue cardstock. Cut out each angel along the dotted lines. Each child needs one angel. Cut the coffee filters or doilies in half. Each child needs one half of the filter or doily. During the Activity: Give each child a light blue Activity Page and half of a coffee filter or doily. Help the children glue the filter or doily onto the Activity Page with the straight edge facing down/on the bottom. Give each child an angel. Help the children glue the angel on top of the coffee filter. The filter or doily should look like the angel’s wings. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We are going to make an angel just like the one in our story today!” During the Activity: “First, we are going to glue on the angel’s wings. (Glue on the filter or doily.) Perfect! Now we can glue on the angel. (Finish the activity.) Great job! Your angel is BEAUTIFUL!” After the Activity: “The angels you made remind me of our story today. The angel told Mary that she would have a baby! The baby would be God’s Son! His name is Jesus! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
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DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
Editor in Chief: Kathy Hill
FL Creative Team: Brittany Compton-Robertson,
Executive Director: Brittany Compton-Robertson
Copy Editor: Dana Wilkerson
Kathy Hill, Autumn Ward, Ashley Hiers, Donna High,
Technical and Web Support: Hadley Brandt
Curriculum Writer: Donna High
Danielle Schneller, Mary Beth Brannan
Partner Support: Deb Springer
Illustrator: Jodi Blackwell
Chief Executive Officer: Reggie Joiner
Graphic Designers: Sharon van Rossum, David Hill
Chief Operating Officer: Reggie Goodin
Scripture quotations marked (NLV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, New Life
“STATEMENT OF FAITH” USER AGREEMENT
Version. Copyright © 1969-2003 by Christian Literature International, P.O. Box
Orange gladly grants permission to churches, schools, and other licensees to
777, Canby OR 97013. Used by permission.
tailor First Look® materials to fit their unique leadership requirements, locale
These resources are intended to be downloaded and printed for use by the
and format preferences, and physical environment needs. However, if you wish
subscribing entity only and may not be electronically transferred to or duplicated
to edit the content substantively, including Bible stories, learning activities,
by other non-subscribing entities. Any unauthorized reproduction of this material
scripts, and any other content in which biblical principles and concepts are
or incorporation into a new work is a direct violation of US copyright laws. ©2016
presented, you are obligated to do so within the doctrinal guidelines we’ve
Orange. All rights reserved. First Look® and the First Look® logo are trademarks
expressed in our Statement of Faith.
of Orange.
WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
1
2 YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
Prepare to offer one or more of the following activities as your preschoolers arrive. Let one or two teachers lead small groups of children in activities throughout the room while another teacher greets parents and kids at the door.
• I Have a Message • Bow Match • Wrap It Up
MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP) • Worship • Bible Story
MAKE IT STICK
These activities are designed to help preschoolers understand and remember today’s Bible story and Bottom Line. Offer as many of the following activities as your time, facilities, resources, and leadership allow. You may want to lead one activity at a time. Or, offer two activities at once and allow half the kids to participate in each, then switch groups and repeat the activities.
• • • •
Memory Verse with Motions Shout and Retell 3, 2, 1 Angel Craft
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2016 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
I HAVE A MESSAGE
“I Have a Message” is an activity that uses listening skills and following directions to introduce today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: “Places” Activity Page, white cardstock, and wall tape
KEY QUESTION
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the Activity Pages onto the cardstock. Hang each picture on a wall in different areas of the room.
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Have the children stand around you and announce, “I have a message. We are going to the grocery store!” After you say the message, walk with the children over to the picture of the grocery store. Then announce, “I have a message. We are going to school!” Walk with the children to the picture of the school. Repeat with the remaining two pictures.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s go for a walk in our room! Listen carefully and I will let you know where to go. Are you ready?” During the Activity: “I have a message! We are going to the grocery store! (Walk to the picture of the grocery store.) Here we are! Great job walking here! Guess what? I have a message! We are going to school! (Walk to the picture of the school.) Great job! I have a message! We are going to the park! (Walk to the picture of the park.) Whew! We have done a lot of walking today! I have a message! We are going home! (Walk to the picture of the house.) Yay! We made it! Thank you so much for taking a walk with me!” After the Activity: “That was so fun! Today, in our Bible story, we are going to hear about someone else who had a very important message! I cannot wait to find out what the message was!”
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
GAME
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that encourages preschoolers to follow guidelines while having fun and learning new concepts.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
BOW MATCH
“Bow Match” is an activity that teaches color recognition and sorting while introducing the basic concept of today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: 5 gift bows in each of the following colors: blue, red, green, and silver/gray; and 4 pieces of construction paper in each of the following colors: blue, red, green, and silver/gray WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the construction paper in the activity area about two feet apart from each other. Place all the bows in a large pile next to the construction paper. During the Activity: Encourage the children to match the bows to the corresponding color of construction paper. When finished, take the bows off the paper and do it again!
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
After the Activity: Introduce today’s Bible story.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “WOW! Look at the all of these bows! I see a lot of different colors! I see blue (hold up a blue bow), green (hold up a green bow), red (hold up a red bow), and gray (hold up the gray/silver bow).” During the Activity: “There are colored pieces of paper here too! Hmmm. It looks like the papers are the same colors as our bows! Can you help me match the bows to the same color paper? (Pause.) Awesome! We can lay the bows on top of the papers.” After the Activity: “Way to go! You did a great job matching the colors! We use bows to wrap gifts. Today in our Bible story, we are going to hear about the GREATEST gift of all!”
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DECEMBER 2016
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INVESTIGATION/ROLE PLAY
MAKE IT FUN Activities designed to draw children into the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
YEAR OLDS
An activity that channels either a preschooler’s innate curiosity or desire to play dress up into a discussion of concepts crucial to the lesson.
WRAP IT UP
“Wrap It Up” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and teamwork to complete a task. WHAT YOU NEED: Several empty boxes with lids, several rolls of Christmas wrapping paper, scissors, and gift bows WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Cut the wrapping paper into sheets large enough to cover the boxes. Place the boxes, paper, and bows in the middle of the activity area.
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Encourage the children to use the paper to “wrap” the boxes. (Tape is not necessary, as they can just wrap and unwrap and then wrap again.) Allow the children to place bows on top of the “wrapped” gifts.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
After the Activity: Introduce the Bible story.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “It is so much fun to give gifts at Christmas time! Let’s wrap some gifts!” During the Activity: “We can use the paper to wrap around the boxes. (Demonstrate.) You are all doing a great job! Keep wrapping! (Continue the activity.) Now we need to put bows on top of our gifts for the final touch. (Help the children place the bows on the gifts.) Perfect! That looks great!” After the Activity: “Your gifts are beautiful! Nice job! It’s fun to give and receive gifts on Christmas, but God gave us the GREATEST gift of all. Let’s get ready to head to hear our story and find out what that gift is!”
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2016 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
1
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MEMORY VERSE REVIEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that encourages preschoolers to learn the monthly memory verse.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
MEMORY VERSE WITH MOTIONS
“Memory Verse with Motions” is an activity that uses repetition and movement to teach this month’s memory verse. WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Say the memory verse with the class several times. During the Activity: Teach the following motions to the children while saying the verse: I bring you (start with hands up and bring them in to chest like catching a football) good news (right arm up with jazz hand) of great joy (left arm up with jazz hand), Luke 2:10 (NLV). (Open your hands like a book.) Repeat it several times. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We have a new Memory Verse this month! It is: I bring you good news of great joy! Luke 2:10. Now let’s say it together! (Say the verse together two times.) Nice job!” During the Activity: “Now I am going to teach you some motions that we can do while we say our verse. Watch me and we can do them together! I bring you (start with hands up and bring them in to chest like catching a football) good news (right arm up with jazz hand) of great joy! (left arm up with jazz hand), Luke 2:10. (Open your hands like a book.) You are all doing so well! Let’s do it again!” (Repeat as desired.) After the Activity: “Great job! God gave us Jesus! He loves us SO MUCH that He gave us Jesus! That really is news of great joy! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
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WEEK
DECEMBER 2016
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
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BIBLE STORY REVIEW
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An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that repetition they crave.
SHOUT AND RETELL
“Shout and Retell” is an activity that retells today’s Bible story while giving the children an active role during the story. WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Sit on the floor with all of the children. During the Activity: Tell the children that when they see you raise your hands in the air, they should shout, “A BABY IS COMING!” very loudly. Retell the story, and during certain times in the story, raise your hands, shout, “A BABY IS COMING!” and encourage the children to shout. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Everyone come and sit by me on the floor!” During the Activity: “There was a very special message in our story today! Do you remember what it was? (Pause.) A BABY IS COMING! When I raise my hands high up in the air (demonstrate), everyone shout, ‘A BABY IS COMING’ very loud. Are you ready? (Pause.) There was a young girl named Mary. (Raise hands with children and shout, ‘A BABY IS COMING’.) One day an angel came to see Mary. (Raise hands.) Mary was very afraid, but the angel had a very special message for Mary. (Raise hands.) The angel told Mary that she was going to have a very special baby! (Raise hands.) Mary would have a baby, and He would be God’s Son! (Raise hands.) The angel told Mary that the baby’s name would be Jesus. Jesus is God’s Son! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!” After the Activity: “I am so glad the angel came and told Mary that a baby was coming! God gave us the greatest gift of all! God gave us Jesus! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2016 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
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MOVEMENT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
3, 2, 1
“3, 2, 1” is an activity that teaches the concept of counting down while using large motor skills. JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children stand in front of you.
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Have the children do several different movements after you count down “three, two, one.” For example, say: “Three, two, one, JUMP!” Movements to call out: jump, touch toes, spin, and stomp your feet. Repeat as desired. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We are counting down the days to Christmas!” During the Activity: “Let’s practice counting down. When I say, ‘Three, two, one,’ I want everyone to JUMP! Are you ready? (Pause.) Three, two, one, JUMP! (Demonstrate.) Great job! Now let’s touch our toes. Three, two, one, TOUCH YOUR TOES! (Demonstrate.) Awesome! Three, two, one, SPIN AROUND! (Demonstrate.) Perfect! Three, two, one, STOMP YOUR FEET! (Demonstrate.) Fantastic!” (Repeat as desired.) After the Activity: “Way to count down with me! We are counting down to Christmas! I love Christmas because Christmas is Jesus’ birthday! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2016 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
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CRAFT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse by creating a fun craft to take home.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
ANGEL CRAFT
“Angel Craft” is an activity that allows the children to create a visual of the Bible story. JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
WHY IS JESUS SPECIAL?
BOTTOM LINE
JESUS IS GOD’S SON.
MEMORY VERSE
WHAT YOU NEED: “Angel” and “Background” from the Activity Pages on the Website, white cardstock, light blue cardstock, medium-sized coffee filters or doilies, glue sticks, and scissors WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Angel” Activity Page onto the white cardstock. Each child needs one page. Copy the “Background” Activity Page onto the light blue cardstock. Cut out each angel along the dotted lines. Each child needs one angel. Cut the coffee filters or doilies in half. Each child needs one half of the filter or doily. During the Activity: Give each child a light blue Activity Page and half of a coffee filter or doily. Help the children glue the filter or doily onto the Activity Page with the straight edge facing down/on the bottom. Give each child an angel. Help the children glue the angel on top of the coffee filter. The filter or doily should look like the angel’s wings. After the Activity: Say the Bottom Line together.
“I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10, NLV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary • Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We are going to make an angel just like the one in our story today!” During the Activity: “First, we are going to glue on the angel’s wings. (Glue on the filter or doily.) Perfect! Now we can glue on the angel. (Finish the activity.) Great job! Your angel is BEAUTIFUL!” After the Activity: “The angels you made remind me of our story today. The angel told Mary that she would have a baby! The baby would be God’s Son! His name is Jesus! Why is Jesus special? Jesus is God’s Son!”
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2016 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
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