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Jesus Came for Me!

Baby Jesus Was Born!

Day 130of 180
Week 26of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus was born because God loves us

2

Recognize the Christmas story elements

3

Begin to grasp God's love through Jesus's birth

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:11

“Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord.”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

Highlights God's love in sending Jesus as a baby to save people

📦 Materials Needed

  • Nativity set
  • Baby doll
  • Soft blanket
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's lesson about baby Jesus in the manger

💭 Review Question: Where did baby Jesus sleep last time?
2Teaching (5 min)

Gentle retelling of Jesus's birth using nativity set

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves us so much He sent baby Jesus
  • Jesus came to show God's love
  • Jesus is special - He is God's Son
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me where baby Jesus is?
  • Who loves baby Jesus?
3Activity: Gentle Jesus Cuddle Time (6 min)
review

Soft play with baby doll to reinforce lesson

📝 Instructions:
  1. Wrap baby doll in soft blanket
  2. Gently rock and talk about God's love
  3. Repeat memory verse while cuddling
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent does most of the cuddling and talking

Challenge: Let child wrap and rock the baby doll

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who loves you?
  • Why did Jesus come?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for sending baby Jesus to show Your love

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about shepherds watching their sheep!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions: Point up for 'Savior', rock baby motion for 'is born'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning about love through concrete experiences

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use soft, gentle voice when discussing Jesus
  • Focus on God's love, not complex theology
  • Repeat key phrases multiple times
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining attention, understanding abstract concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, attempts to repeat words, gentle interaction with baby doll

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Nativity coloring page
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' with hand motions

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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