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Nativity Preschool Lesson Lesson Snapshot Baby Jesus Had Two People Come to Visit Him! He s a Light for People to Show Them Their Sin! God gives us the gift of light! Jesus shines the light in our hearts. Jesus wants us to live in his light and love. Supplies: Lesson, Bible marked with verses Printed craft pages and supplies Coloring pages Activity supplies Black sheets of construction paper Temple Angel picture (from Week 1) Baby Jesus in Manger picture (from Week 2) Shepherds Visiting Jesus picture (from Week 3) Concepts Children Learn: Pictures and Crafts to Use With Lesson: Mary, Joseph Puppets Anna and Simeon Puppets Baby Jesus Figure Multicultural Children with hearts (from Week 3) Boy/Girl by Cross Pictures Gifts bulletin board decorations Words for bulletin board Wrapped gifts (see Activities, Week 1) Prep: Cut a large dark splotch out of a black sheet of construction paper and glue eyes on it (See Anna Puppet page). Cut out two smaller splotches to fit over the hearts on the children. See Activities for how to make the Temple. See Week 3 Activities to see how to make the Multicultural Children/Hearts for Talk Time. See Crafts for instructions for the Pigeon sticker and Puppets for the lesson. Key Verse: Isaiah 50:10. Lesson based on verses: Luke 2:22-40. Verses used in lesson: Isaiah 50:10 55:6-7. Reference verses: Luke 2:22-39. Lesson Snapshot Week 1 Lesson, Crafts, Activities (See Crafts and Activities for details) Help Me Feel Welcome Warm-up Activity Greet children as they arrive. Show children the angels. Give them alternative activities as well, such as coloring, toys, etc. Review Nativity Story in Pictures! Children hear a quick review of the Nativity story using a few pictures from previous weeks. Bible Time: Let s Play With Puppets! Children learn how Simeon was led to the temple at the same time as Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Let me Rhyme Time! Children participate in the rhyme with actions, making a temple and a light to hear what Simeon said about Jesus. Bible Time: Let s See More Puppets! Children are introduced to Anna the Prophet and learn what she told about Jesus. Let s Open Gifts! Children lift the sticker to peek and see what the next gift from God is. Let Me Share Talk Time: Children learn how Jesus shines the light into our hearts, see a picture of children they can relate to, and learn that Jesus is the answer. Let Me Pray Prayer Time Children hear a prayer about the concepts of the lesson. Children can also take turns praying. I'm Hungry Snack Time Refer to Activity page for snack idea. Make My Own Craft Time Children make their Anna or Simeon puppet or one of the Touch-n-Feel crafts.

Preschool lesson God s Gift of Light, p.2 Review Let s Use Puppets to Tell the Story! Review: (Baby Jesus in manger picture). The last few weeks we learned the true bible stories of how Jesus was born! We heard how he was born in a stable. Who knows what a stable is? (Its like a barn, where the animals stay). (Angel picture). Then we heard how, that same day, the angel came to the shepherds who were watching their sheep nearby. The angel told them that Jesus had been born -- The Savior of the world who would bring great joy and peace to people everywhere! The angel told them they would find baby Jesus lying in a manger wrapped in cloths! (Shepherds Visit Jesus picture). And when the shepherds got there, they found everything just as the angel said they would. There was baby Jesus was lying in the manger all wrapped up! (Point to baby Jesus). The shepherds were the very first ones who went to visit baby Jesus. But did you know that there were two more people came to visit Jesus soon after he was born? Let s listen close and we ll hear what happened. Bible Time - Let s Play Puppets! (Simeon puppet) This is Simeon! Simeon loved God! The Holy Spirit had promised Simeon that, before he died, he would get a chance to see the one God would send to save the people of the world! Do you think Simeon was excited? (Let children answer). I do too! A long time before, prophets had told of the special day when God would send a Savior to save the people from their sins! And Simeon would get to see him right up close! But when, he wondered? Simeon waited and waited for that exciting day. I bet Simeon got up each morning and wondered if that was the day that he would get to see the Savior of the world! But each day, it was not the day not yet. (Set Simeon out in front.) Let s tell Simeon a rhyme together: Be patient Simeon. The day is not yet. (Let children repeat that part). But soon you ll see Jesus. Don t you fret! (Let children repeat that part). So Simeon waited some more. And waited some more. (Make Simeon jump around). When would he get to see Jesus? He could hardly wait. Then one day, at just the right time, the Holy Spirit came to Simeon and said, Follow me! And the Holy Spirit led Simeon right to the temple in Jerusalem. ( Walk Simeon over to temple). A temple is God s house. It s like a church. (Point to your temple). I wonder why God wanted Simeon to go there? Simeon Meets Jesus! (Joseph, Mary with Jesus tucked in under hands). On the same day that the Holy Spirit led Simeon to the temple, Mary and Joseph also went to the temple. The law said that each family should give a sacrifice for the first baby boy in their family. So they brought two small pigeons. (Place pigeons sticker on Joseph). And they brought baby Jesus too! (Stick baby Jesus in Mary s arms). They wanted to dedicate baby Jesus to God. That means they wanted to show God, and everyone, that Jesus belonged to God. ( Walk Mary, Jesus, Joseph to temple). While Mary and Joseph were there, Simeon came up to them. (Move Simeon close to Mary, Joseph). He knew that Jesus was the one he had been waiting for! I bet Simeon was very excited, and smiling from ear to ear! (Make Simeon jump around). When Simeon saw baby Jesus, he took him in his arms!

Preschool lesson God s Gift of Light, p.3 Simeon Meets Jesus! (cont d) (Stick baby Jesus in Simeon s arms). Then he said a wonderful prayer to God in front of all the people! Here s a rhyme we can do together. I ll tell you a little of what Simeon said. (Assistant s name) will show you the other part. Rhyme with Actions: Simeon s Prayer Have an assistant lead the children in the words that aren t in bold. Rhyme: Actions: Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple. Simeon prayed: My eyes have seen the Place hands together in prayer. Savior of the people! Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple. He s the glory of Israel the ones called your Lift hands in praise. people. Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple. He s a light to the Gentiles, your other Make fists. Flick fingers a few times. people. Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple. That s what Simeon said to the people. Point to Simeon. Here s my light. It shines so bright! Make fist. Flick fingers a few times. Light helps us see. It gives us sight! Flick fingers a few times. Point to eyes. Here s my light. It shines so bright! Make fist. Flick fingers a few times. It helps us see the way that s right! Point to eyes. Let s See One More Puppet! (Mary and Joseph Puppets) Mary and Joseph were so happy and amazed about all the wonderful things that Simeon had said! Simon also told Mary that Jesus would show what was in people s hearts! We ll talk more about that a little later. Right then, someone else came to visit baby Jesus! (Anna puppet). Anna was a wise prophet who was 84 years old! She worshipped God in the temple day and night! When Anna saw baby Jesus, she (Stick baby Jesus in Anna s arms) was so excited she couldn t keep quiet: She thanked God, and spoke to the people who were looking for someone to save them from their sins! She told them all about Jesus! (Point to Jesus). What an exciting day it had been! God had sent these two wonderful people who knew all about baby Jesus even though they had never met him! After Mary and Joseph gave their pigeons, (Take pigeons from Joseph, and stick on table) it was time to go back home. (Stick Jesus back in Mary s hands) So Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus back to Galilee where they lived. ( Walk Mary, Jesus and Joseph back home).

Preschool lesson God s Gift of Light, p. 4 Group Activity: Let s Open Gifts! Let s open a gift to see another gift that God gives us. (Take the wrapped "Gift of Joy" from your basket). Who would like to open this gift for the class? (Pick a child who volunteers and let them unwrap it). Thank you (helper's name). It says, LIGHT! (Show the word Light and the light bulb). One of the gifts God gives us is Light! Simeon prayed that Jesus would be like a light to the people. And he said that Jesus would show what s in people s hearts. I ll show you what I mean: (Darkness) Here s a picture of darkness. (Point to darkness). It s hard to see when it s dark, isn t it? What might happen when we try to walk in the darkness? (Let children answer). Yes. We might bump into something, or trip and fall, because we can t see what s there! It s no fun to walk in the darkness. We need light so we can see what s there. (Multicultural children with hearts) It s the same with our hearts. When it s dark in our hearts, we can t see what s there. And sin is what s there. We ll use marks for sin. (Make marks on hearts). Sin is the wrong things that we think and do. It s our mean thoughts (Make more marks), our wrong actions (Make more marks), and our bad attitudes. (Make more marks). We don t like sin. (Draw sad face on children). Sometimes we want it to stay hidden so no one can see it. (Lay dark splotch over heart). We want it to be in the dark, so we sometimes try to forget about it, and pretend that it s not there. But when Jesus grew up, he taught us about sin. He showed people what s right and wrong. (Take off dark splotch). Jesus spoke the very words of God! That s how he shines the lights into our hearts. (Place light by heart). After we know that we have sin in our hearts, (Point to marks), we can t pretend that it s not there any more. Uh-oh. Now what will we do? Who will save us from our sin, and all that it brings? Let s see what Isaiah says. (Read Isaiah 50:10b). JESUS is the answer! Jesus taught people about sin and forgiveness because he didn t want us to stay in the darkness. He wanted us to see our sin, and not hide it any more. He wants us to be sorry for our sin, and to live God s way instead. (Read Isaiah 55:6-7). After Jesus grew up, he showed us how to love God and love people, and taught us how to live. And he did many things that other people couldn t do, by the power of God! That s because Jesus is God s Son! And, Jesus never sinned, not even once! (Child by cross. Point to cross). And when Jesus died on the cross for our sin, he was being punished for our sin. So, now, when we believe Jesus died for us, and we re sorry for our sin, we can ask him to forgive us, and ask the Holy Spirit to come and live in our hearts. (Multicultural children). Then, because of what Jesus did for us, God forgives our sin. (Take away dark spot. Erase the marks.) And changes our heart! Then, God gives us the Holy Spirit to help us live God s way in love and kindness. Then we ll be his children, and we ll have a very bright future as we live in God s light and love! (Draw happy face on children). Prayer Sample: (This is just an example of what you could say. Listen to the Holy Spirit). Then give children a chance to pray also. Let Me Pray Prayer Time Dear God, Thank you for sending Jesus! Thank you that Jesus shined the light in our hearts. Thank you that he died for our sins so that we can be forgiven. Help us all to trust in Jesus for forgiveness, and learn how to live in your light! In Jesus' name.

Nativity Toddler Lesson Lesson Snapshot Baby Jesus Had Two People Come to Visit Him! He s a Light for People to Show Them Their Sin! God gives us the gift of light! Jesus shines the light in our hearts. We can rely on God. Supplies: Lesson, Bible marked with verses Printed craft pages and supplies Coloring pages Activity supplies Black sheets of construction paper Temple parts, cut out Angel picture (from Week 1) Baby Jesus in Manger picture (from Week 2) Shepherds Visiting Jesus picture (from Week 3) Concepts Children Learn: Pictures and Crafts to Use With Lesson: Mary, Joseph Puppets Anna and Simeon Puppets Baby Jesus Figure Multicultural Children with hearts (from Week 3) Boy/Girl by Cross Pictures Gifts bulletin board decorations Words for bulletin board Wrapped gifts (see Activities, Week 1) Prep: Cut a large dark splotch out of a black sheet of construction paper and glue eyes on it (See Anna Puppet page). Cut out two smaller splotches to fit over the hearts on the children. See Activities for how to make the Temple. See Week 3 Activities to see how to make the Multicultural Children/Hearts for Talk Time. See Crafts for instructions for the Pigeon sticker and Puppets for the lesson. Key Verse: Isaiah 50:10b. Lesson based on verses: Luke 2:22-40. Verses used in lesson: Isaiah 50:10; 55:6-7. Reference verses: Luke 2:22-39. Lesson Snapshot Week 1 Lesson, Crafts, Activities (See Crafts and Activities for details) Help Me Feel Welcome Warm-up Activity Greet children as they arrive. Show children the angels. Give them alternative activities as well, such as coloring, toys, etc. Review Nativity Story in Pictures! Children hear a quick review of the Nativity story using a few pictures from previous weeks. Bible Time: Let s Play With Puppets! Children learn how Simeon was led to the temple at the same time as Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Let me Rhyme Time! Children participate in the rhyme with actions, making a temple and a light to hear what Simeon said about Jesus. Bible Time: Let s See More Puppets! Children are introduced to Anna the Prophet and learn what she told about Jesus. Let s Open Gifts! Children lift the sticker to peek and see what the next gift from God is. Let Me Share Talk Time: Children learn how Jesus shines the light into our hearts, see a picture of children they can relate to, and learn that Jesus is the answer. Let Me Pray Prayer Time Children hear a prayer about the concepts of the lesson. Children can also take turns praying. I'm Hungry Snack Time Refer to Activity page for snack idea. Make My Own Craft Time Children make their Anna or Simeon puppet or one of the Touch-n-Feel crafts.

Toddler lesson God s Gift of Light, p.2 Review Let s Use Puppets to Tell the Story! Review: (Baby Jesus in manger picture). The last few weeks we ve been learning how Jesus was born! We learned that he was the one sent from God! Then we learned how the shepherds came to visit baby Jesus the same night he was born! The angels told the shepherds where to find him! Did you know that there were two more people who came to visit Jesus after he was born? Let s listen close and we ll see what happened. Bible Time - Let s Play Puppets! (Simeon puppet) This is Simeon! Simeon loved God! God had promised Simeon that he would get a chance to see the one he would send to save the people! Do you think Simeon was excited? (Let children answer). I do too! But when would he get to see this special one from God, he wondered? Simeon waited and waited for that special day. I bet Simeon got up each morning and wondered if that was the day that he would get to see the Savior! But each day, it was not the day not yet. (Set Simeon out in front.) Let s tell Simeon a rhyme together: Be patient Simeon. The day is not yet. (Let children repeat that part). But soon you ll see Jesus. Don t you fret! (Let children repeat that part). So Simeon waited some more. And waited some more. (Make Simeon jump around). When would he get to see Jesus? He could hardly wait. Then one day, at just the right time, the Holy Spirit came to Simeon and said, Come with me! And the Holy Spirit led Simeon right to the temple. ( Walk Simeon over to temple). A temple is a church. (Point to your temple). I wonder why God wanted Simeon to go there? Simeon Meets Jesus! (Joseph, Mary with Jesus tucked in under hands. Point to baby Jesus). On the same day, Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the temple. (Stick baby Jesus in Mary s arms They wanted to show everyone, that Jesus belonged to God. ( Walk Mary, Jesus, Joseph to temple). While Mary and Joseph were there, Simeon came up to them. (Move Simeon close to Mary, Joseph). He knew that Jesus was the one he had been waiting for! I bet Simeon was very excited, and smiling too! (Make Simeon jump around). When Simeon saw baby Jesus, he picked him up! (Stick baby Jesus in Simeon s arms). Then he said a wonderful prayer to God in front of all the people! Here s a rhyme we can do together. I ll tell you a little of what Simeon said. (Assistant s name) will show you the other part. Rhyme with Actions: Simeon s Prayer Have an assistant lead the children in the words that aren t in bold. Rhyme: Actions: Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple. Simeon prayed: My eyes have seen the Place hands together in prayer. Savior of the people! Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple.

Toddler lesson God s Gift of Light, p.3 Rhyme with Actions: Simeon s Prayer (Cont d) He s a light to the Gentiles, your other Make fists. Flick fingers a few times. people. Here is the temple and here is the steeple. Fold hands, then bring index fingers up to make a pointed steeple. That s what Simeon said to the people. Point to Simeon. Here s my light. It shines so bright! Make fist. Flick fingers a few times. Light helps us see. It gives us sight! Flick fingers a few times. Point to eyes. Here s my light. It shines so bright! Make fist. Flick fingers a few times. It helps us see the way that s right! Point to eyes. Let s See One More Puppet! (Mary and Joseph Puppets) Mary and Joseph were so happy about all the great things that Simeon had said! Simon also told Mary that Jesus would show what was in people s hearts! We ll talk more about that a little later. Right then, someone else came to visit baby Jesus! (Anna puppet). Anna was a wise woman who was 84 years old! She praised God in the temple day and night! When Anna saw baby Jesus, (Stick baby Jesus in Anna s arms) she was so excited she couldn t keep quiet: She thanked God, and spoke to the people all about Jesus! (Point to Jesus). What an exciting day it had been! Now it was time to go back home. (Stick Jesus back in Mary s hands) So Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus back to Galilee where they lived. ( Walk Mary, Jesus and Joseph back home). Group Activity: Let s Open Gifts! Let s open a gift to see another gift that God gives us. (Take the wrapped "Gift of Joy" from your basket). Who would like to open this gift for the class? (Pick a child who volunteers and let them unwrap it). Thank you (helper's name). It says, LIGHT! (Show the word Light and the light bulb). One of the gifts God gives us is Light! Talk Time Show Us How Jesus Shines the Light! When Simeon prayed, he said that Jesus would be like a light to the people. And he said that Jesus would show what s in people s hearts. I ll show you what I mean: (Darkness) Here s a picture of darkness. (Point to darkness). It s hard to see when it s dark, isn t it? What might happen when we try to walk in the darkness? (Let children answer). Yes. We might bump into something, or trip and fall, because we can t see what s there! It s no fun to walk in the darkness. We need light so we can see what s there. (Multicultural children with hearts) It s the same with our hearts. When it s dark in our hearts, we can t see what s there. And sometimes, sin is what s there. We ll use marks for sin. (Make marks on hearts). Sin is the wrong things that we think (Make more). And the wrong things that we do. (Make more marks). We don t like sin. (Draw sad face on children). Sometimes we want it to stay hidden so no one can see it. (Lay dark splotch over heart). Sometimes we want it to be in the dark, so we try to pretend it s not there.

Toddler lesson God s Gift of Light, p. 4 Talk Time, Cont d So, how is Jesus like a light? When Jesus grew up, he taught us about sin. He showed people what s right and wrong. (Take off dark splotch). That s how he shines the lights into our hearts. (Place light by heart). After we know that we have sin in our hearts, (Point to marks) we can t pretend that it s not there any more. Uh-oh. Now what will we do? Who will save us from our sins, and all that it brings? Let s see what Isaiah says. (Read Isaiah 50:10b). JESUS is the answer! When Jesus grew up, he taught people about sin and forgiveness because he didn t want us to be in the dark. He wanted us to see our sin and not hide it any more. He wanted us to tell God our sins and ask him for forgive us. When Jesus grew up, after he taught all the people God s ways, and he did many things that people couldn t do by the power of God! That s because Jesus is God s Son! Then Jesus died on the cross so that we would not have to be punished for our sins. And God wants us to be sorry for our sins. (Read Isaiah 55:6-7). That means when we pray to God and are sorry for our sins, and ask him to forgive us, he does! (Take away dark spot. Erase the marks.) I m so glad Jesus taught us about sin and shined the light into our hearts! (Draw happy face on children). And I m so glad that God forgives us when we ask him to! Prayer Sample: (This is just an example of what you could say. Listen to the Holy Spirit and say the words he gives you.) Give children a chance to pray also. Let Me Pray Prayer Time Dear God, Thank you for sending Jesus! Thank you that Jesus shined the light in our hearts so we know when we sin. Thank you that Jesus died for us, and was punished for our sins so that we can be forgiven. Help us all to trust in Jesus! In Jesus' name.

Nativity Preschool and Toddler Activities Week 4 - The Gift of Light! Warm-up Activity: Let s Learn About Lights! Set out some children s light-up toys or let children begin coloring their light coloring page with neon crayons or glitter crayons. Talk about how we like lights, how bright they are, and how they help us see in the dark. Snack Ideas Birthday Cake for Jesus: Put one candle on it. You can substitute a muffin for the cake and serve muffins as a healthier alternative instead of cake Action Rhyme The Lord s Mercy (Based on Isaiah 55:6-7) Words: Actions: Seek the Lord, while he can be found. Place hands together in prayer. For his mercy, and love abounds. Point up. Let the people, look within. Clap once. Let the sinners, stop their sin. Point to heart. Let them turn to the Lord, seek his ways. Place hands together in prayer. Let them follow him, all their days. Walk two fingers. He will forgive them, all their sin. Point up. And change their heart, from within. Point to heart. Action Rhyme Jesus is my Light! Words: Actions: Thank you Jesus for being my light. Hold up one finger. Just like light shines in the darkest night. Flick fingers. You shine in my heart, make it bright. Point to heart. You made it so our wrongs can turn right. Place palm down, then flip up. When we seek you Lord and say a prayer. Place hands together in prayer. We can count on you to always be there. Point up. When we re sorry, and ask you to forgive. Place hands together in prayer. You take our sin away, and help us live. Wipe hands. When we turn to you and seek your ways, Place hands together in prayer. We can be your child the rest of our days. Point up. Because Jesus died for the wrongs we ve Make cross by crossing two fingers. done. We can now be your daughters and sons. Point to girl and boy. Temple picture Crayons (for bw pictures) Cardboard or cardstock (Option 1 and 3) Cardboard box (the same size or smaller) or cardboard (Option 2) How to Make Temple Prep: Print temple picture. Make a copy on 11 X 17 paper. Color if using black and white picture. Option 1: Place a table next to a wall. Lean picture on the wall, and have characters stand on the table in front of the temple. Option 2: Glue picture to a cardboard box. Option 3: Standup picture: Glue picture to cardstock or cardboard. Cut 1 high slits on the bottom of the picture, about 1 in from the left and right side. Cut out 1 X 2 pieces of cardboard. Insert cardboard into slits at 90 degrees to stand up.

Nativity Preschool and Toddler Crafts Week 4 The Gift of Light! (Anna and Simeon) Safety Tips: Keep scissors out of reach of children. Keep all glue caps, marker caps and other small items out of reach of children age 3 or under, as they are a choking hazard. Use nontoxic washable markers. Watch young children when they are using crayons, to be sure they don't put them in their mouths. Have an emergency plan in place in case of injury, ie. First Aid procedures Anna, Simeon puppet pages Copy paper or cardstock Clear tape School glue Crayons Scissors (grown-up only) Eyes on the Anna puppet page: Glue to the Darkness splotch that you make for the lesson (See Activities for details). Anna, Simeon Puppets/Standups Prep: Print and make copies of craft pages. Cut out baby Jesus for children. Craft: Children color pictures. Cut out puppets for children. Cut across top of hands/sleeves to insert baby on both characters. Bring the left and right sides of each puppet together so that it forms a cone shape with a hole at the top. Overlap about 1/2 in back. Tape closed. Fold feet up to stand up. Show children how to insert their hand to use as puppets. Pigeons (See Anna puppet page) Cardstock Crayons Restickable or repositionable glue* Scissors (grown-up only) Restickable Pigeons Sticker (For lesson) - Prep: Print and make copy of picture onto cardstock. Cut out pigeons in cage. Apply restickable glue and allow to dry before sticking. Prep: Print and make copies of craft pages that you will be using. (You only need 1 Stickers page for three crafts). Anna Touch-n-Feel page Simeon Touch-n-Feel page Touch-n-Feel stickers Cardstock (1-1/2 per craft) Fabric scraps (small stripe, small pattern or solid color) Cut into strips: 4-1/2 X 13 for Anna, 4-1/2 X 11 for Simeon Felt or polar fleece (Cut into 6 X 8 rectangles, for blanket) - Optional Scissors (grown-up only) Crayons Extra strength glue sticks Cut out Baby Jesus and hands for children. Glue 1/2 sheet of cardstock to bottom underside of craft page (cutting the sleeve will make a hole in craft page). Anna, Simeon Touch-n-Feel Crafts age 3+. Craft: Children color pictures and stickers. Hats: Help children fold hats. Here s just one way of many: Fold into thirds to make a long strip, with the folded edges on the outside (Cut edges hidden on the inside). Begin gluing on top of characters hat, and twist and re-fold about 90 degrees to go in another direction. Pull the lower edges out a little to make the bottom wider. Glue onto Simeon s, Anna s hat. Anna: Begin at the end that goes around her neck. Glue other end on top. Sleeve: Cut around character s sleeve (on left side of picture), up to bend in elbow. Glue hand to underside of sleeve. Fold sleeve up to insert and glue baby/blanket on picture, then fold down over baby and glue everything down. Baby: Option 1 (See Simeon): Glue folded blanket onto picture, then baby on top. Option 2: (See Anna on main part of website): Fold blanket around baby, then glue to picture. * Elmer s makes repositionable glue sticks. Restickable glue sticks are the Scotch brand. Both are found at office supply stores, large department stores, craft stores or online.

Nativity Preschool and Toddler Crafts Week 4, p.2 Anna/Simeon Touch-n-Feel craft page Accessories craft page Baby picture Fabric scraps (small stripe or pattern or solid color) OR Patterned paper Scissors (grown-up only) Craft knife (grown-up only) Crayons Extra strength glue sticks Anna/Simeon puzzles, bw Heavy white cardstock (optional) Press-n-Seal (optional) Crayons Scissors (grown-up only) Envelopes or Gift Boxes (to keep children s craft pieces in) Anna and Simeon Touch-n-Feel Craft For age 3+. Toddler version: For age 2+, use paper hats. (You ll need one Simeon hat, one Anna hat and one baby per craft). Prep: (You can use fabric, felt or patterned paper for hats). Print and make copies of craft page. Cut out baby for children. Using craft knife, cut curved slits above Anna s and Simeon s hands. Use hats as patterns. Cut out. Lay on fabric or patterned paper. Trace. Cut out traced hats. Craft: Children color pictures (Except hats) and baby picture. Show children which hat belongs to each character. Children glue hat shapes on the characters and insert baby into slit on one of the characters. Anna/Simeon Puzzle for Children s Craft: Prep: Print bw puzzle pages. Make copies onto cardstock. Craft: Children color puzzle. Laminate or place sheets of Press-N-Seal over the cardstock pictures to make longerlasting and protect children s hands from inks. Adult cuts apart pieces. (Keep scissors out of reach of children). Keep pieces in an envelope with child s name on it. To make for a gift: Print extra picture, and glue that onto the top of a gift box on top (see above). Anna/Simeon puzzles in color Heavy white cardstock (optional) Press-n-Seal or Laminating machine (optional) Gift boxes (to keep pieces in) Crayons Scissors (grown-up only) Anna/Simeon Puzzle for Classroom Activities - Prep: Print color or bw puzzle pages, and make 1 copy onto cardstock. Glue the paper one to the top of a gift box. (If using bw pages, color two bw pages the same). Laminate or place sheets of Press-N- Seal over the cardstock pictures to make longer-lasting and protect children s hands from inks. Cut apart pieces. Keep in the gift box so kids can see what it s supposed to look like.

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Bible Kids Fun Zone grants permission to reproduce this page for offline local classroom use after purcase. Anna / Simeon Accessories Copyright Bible Kids Fun Zone 2016. All rights reserved. Use hats as patterns. Cut out. Lay on fabric or patterned paper. Trace. Cut out new hats. Glue onto Anna / Simeon. Cut page in half. Make copies. Cut out. Kids each color one. Insert in slit above Anna / Simeon s hands.