The Shepherds

Most of us are familiar with the story of the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks the night Jesus was born. The fact that they were the first recipients of the good news helps us understand that God's ways are not our ways. The ways of His Kingdom are not the ways of the world. These free, printable activities about the shepherds will help children learn about this fascinating story and discover important truths about how God works!

Shepherds Told About Jesus Hour B Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour B lesson plan for Shepherds Told About Jesus (NT04L4HB). It includes the Hour B lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download…

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Hour A Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour A lesson plan for Shepherds Told About Jesus (NT04L4HA). It includes the Hour A lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download…

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The Shepherds’ Story Hour B Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour B lesson plan for The Shepherds’ Story (OT04L4HB). It includes the Hour B lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the…

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The Shepherds’ Story Hour A Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour A lesson plan for The Shepherds’ Story (OT04L4HA). It includes the Hour A lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the…

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The Shepherds’ Story Parents Connect Page

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a Parents Connect page to help parents or guardians reinforce the lesson at home during the week following the lesson. This is The Shepherds’ Story Parents Connect page (OT04L4PC). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.

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The Shepherds’ Story Teaching Picture

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a full-color teaching picture for use in teaching the lesson. This is the teaching picture for The Shepherds’ Story Bible Lesson (OT04L4TP). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the teaching picture PDF.

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Story Illustration

Angels told the shepherds about the Messiah’s birth. The shepherds then found and worshiped Jesus. This Shepherds Told About Jesus Story Illustration will help kids learn that we should also worship Jesus and tell others about Him.

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The Shepherds Told About Jesus Bible Craft

After the angels announced the birth of the Messiah to the shepherds, these men hurried to find the child and then told lots of people about the baby. This fun craft will help children remember that Jesus spent his birthday in a manger.

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The Shepherd’s Story Bible Craft

The shepherds were among the first people to hear the wonderful news of the Savior’s birth. This sweet craft will help children remember the special message to the shepherds while also rewarding them with a little Christmas treat.

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