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Mary and Joseph Travel

Baby Jesus Was Born!

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem

2

Recognize God's plan for Jesus' birth

3

Learn to listen and follow directions like Mary and Joseph

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:4-5

“Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to David's city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage, being pregnant.”

— Luke 2:4-5 (WEB)

Shows God's special plan for Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Small blanket
  • BibleMouse map printable
  • Cardboard box or chairs (for 'travel' activity)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going on a special journey with Mary and Joseph!

💭 Review Question: Do you remember who was going to have a special baby?
2Teaching (5 min)

Mary and Joseph had to take a long trip to a town called Bethlehem. God was helping them follow His special plan.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Mary was going to have baby Jesus
  • They had to travel far from their home
  • God was taking care of them
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever gone on a long trip?
  • How do you think Mary felt traveling?
3Activity: Travel to Bethlehem (6 min)
storytelling

Pretend travel adventure using household items

📝 Instructions:
  1. Make a 'path' with chairs or boxes
  2. Wrap baby doll in blanket
  3. Walk carefully along the path pretending to be Mary and Joseph
  4. Talk about being brave and trusting God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child walk the path

Challenge: Child leads parent, telling the story

4Closing (3 min)

Review our special journey

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Mary and Joseph go?
  • Who was going to be born?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for Your special plan to send Jesus to us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about what happened when they arrived in Bethlehem!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star Hop Memory Verse - Cut out paper stars, write words of memory verse on them. Spread stars on floor and have child hop from star to star while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the journey to Bethlehem, focusing on God's careful planning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, exciting tone when telling the story
  • Encourage child's imagination
  • Be patient with short attention span
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still during storytelling, understanding complex travel concept

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, attempts to retell story, excitement about baby Jesus

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library map coloring page
  • Sing 'Traveling Song' from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read additional BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about Mary and Joseph

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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