TEACHING IDEAS for: The Real Christmas Story (Reprise) Play Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down
• Read the following statements. If they are true, children should put thumbs up. If they are not, put thumbs down.
• Mary was Jesus' mother. (True) • Clowns came to visit Jesus. (False) • Jesus was born in a stable and placed in a manger. (True) • Angels came to visit the shepherds. (True) • The angels said to the shepherds, "What's up?" (False) • Christmas is Jesus' birthday. (True)
Pantomime the wise men visiting baby Jesus • Gather three gifts and a baby doll • Assign dramatic parts: Mary, Joseph and three wise men • Distribute gifts to each wise man the doll to Mary • Remind the children of the story of the wise men coming to visit Jesus
• Sing "The Real Christmas Story (Reprise)" as the actors portray the wise men offering gifts to Jesus
Do a momement activity • Measures 8-12: Pat knees to the steady beat • Measures 13-20: Clap to the steady beat • Measures 21-35: Tap toes to the steady beat • Measures 36-end: Clap to the steady beat
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