Preschool religious christmas games

Add glitter paint on the robe and let children draw the face. I showed children how to make it, but let them re-create it on their own. Different children drew different faces, placed the wings in different places. Let them be unique! Print these Nativity Play Dough Mats to give children a fun way to review the Christmas story and exercise their fine motor muscles. There is one full page mat with a Nativity scene and 11 half page cards. Download: Nativity Play Dough Mats. Print and cut these story recall cards to have children recall who and what was in the Bible story.

Check their understanding and comprehension of the story. There are 9 cards that represent the story, such as Jesus, shepherd, donkey, stable, etc. There are 9 cards for things that were not in the story, such as elephant, Santa, lion, boat, etc.

Download: Nativity Story Recall. Download: Nativity True False Cards. Download: Baby Jesus Verse. We talk about following the star, so to keep the children moving but also understanding, I have two flashlights that I shine on the floor or walls.

Two children at a time, each in an area, are to either step on the light or touch the light with their hand. The idea is to keep them moving but also understanding the concept of following the star.

Those children waiting their turn can be the cheerleaders. Before you start class, cut out several circles from construction paper. Draw happy faces on them. Also, map out a long winding road around your room by putting masking tape on the floor. Thank you, God for baby Jesus! I play this game with toddlers. They love it. You and another teacher or child make a bridge with your arms. We have happy news to tell, news to tell.

After searching all day, these are my top picks for the party. I think they are perfect for little ones. Are you looking for party games with older kids in mind? Then you might want to check out our fun Minute to Win It Games: Links can be found at the bottom of this post.

This idea is from Mrs. Knock the Styrofoam cup snowmen down! This idea is on Jeweled Rose. Candy Cane Fishing — from Kindergarteners on the Go. Build a Snowman — by Home Grown Friends. North Pole Toss — by Home Confetti. Knockdown Game by Keeping it Simple.

Guess the Christmas Smell. Reindeer Toss — Mrs. Santa Hats Stacking game — by Lalymom.