Have some costumes/props ready and have kids act out the story as you or another reader, narrates the story from Matthew 2:1-12. Talk about the meaning of the gifts that the Magi brought to Him. Gold-represents purity and deity. Frankincense represents the fragrance of His perfect life. Myrrh, a spice used in burial, represents His sacrificial death for our sins. Talk about how the wisemen walked by faith to see Jesus. Pray with the kids to trust Him in every area of life just as the wise men trusted God to lead them to Jesus.
Activity Option-"Lead Me to Jesus" Star
Cut star shapes out of blue cardstock paper.
Have children decorate shapes with star stickers, glitter, etc.
Have children attach stickers with the verse Matthew 2:11(print on Avery Label #5160) to the star.
Attach ribbon "hangers to the top of the star and/or magnet strips to the back.
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