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Angels Appear!

Angels and Shepherds

Day 132of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that angels brought a special message about Jesus

2

Recognize that God's angels can bring good news

3

Feel excited about God's wonderful plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:9

“Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.”

— Luke 2:9 (WEB)

Illustrates the surprising and bright appearance of angels to the shepherds

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • White fabric or blanket
  • Soft background music
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our friends the shepherds from yesterday! They were watching their sheep under the night sky.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how a shepherd takes care of sheep?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about something amazing that happened to those shepherds!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The shepherds were quietly watching their sheep
  • Suddenly, a bright angel appeared in the sky
  • The angel had a special message about Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Were the shepherds surprised?
  • Do you think the light was bright?
3Activity: Bright Angel Light (6 min)
sensory

Create a sensory experience of the angels appearing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Dim the room lights
  2. Use a flashlight to create a bright, sudden light
  3. Drape white fabric to represent angel's brightness
  4. Play soft, gentle music in background
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just use flashlight without music

Challenge: Let child hold flashlight and recreate the scene

4Closing (3 min)

Gentle review of the angel's appearance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made the shepherds surprised?
  • Who sent the angel?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for sending angels to share Your good news!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll hear the angel's special message!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Angel Whisper Game: Gently whisper the memory verse to child, then have them whisper it back

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children may be scared by 'bright' concepts, so keep tone gentle and exciting

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use calm, enthusiastic voice
  • Make eye contact
  • Allow child to interact with props
🤔 Common Struggles:

May be overwhelmed by sudden light or loud sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and curiosity about the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library angel coloring page
  • Sing 'Angels We Have Heard on High' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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