Preparation
Download and print the Treasure Chest Craft Printable.
We suggest printing this on cardstock.
You will need 1 copy for each child.
Make 1 Treasure Chest with Pop-up Heart in advance. (Follow the instructions below.)
You will need to show kids your sample craft.
You will need for each child:
- 1 Treasure Chest Craft Printable
- Scissors
- Sticky Tape or glue
Making the Treasure Chest Craft
1. Cut out all the pieces, along the black solid lines.
2. Carefully cut a slit for the latch, along the black solid line (kids will need help with this).
3. Fold along the dashed lines.
4. Apply some glue on the white flaps to assemble your treasure chest.
5. Take the L-shaped strip of paper. Fold the longer side over the shorter side, along the grey dashed line.
6. Continue folding in accordion style.
7. Continue folding until you have reached the end of paper. Glue the 2 ends together.
8. Glue on the Heart.
9. Glue the pop-up heart to the inside bottom of your Treasure Chest.
10. Close the treasure chest and slot in the latch.
Christmas Sunday School Lessons
This craft is taken from the following Sunday School Lesson:
1
Get Them Curious
Prepare kids for an exciting
learning journey.
Spot the New Emoji
Players must race the clock and identify the new emoji that has been added.
2
Screen Time
Show kids a video on the
Bible story.
The Magi Visit Jesus
The Story of Christmas (Jesus and the Wise Men), by Saddleback Kids
3
Make it Stick
Help kids remember the
Bible story.
The Magi Visit Jesus Emoji Story
Kids arrange 14 Emojis in sequence, then use them as prompts to re-tell the story of The Magi Visit Jesus.
4
Dig Deeper
Help kids grasp
the big idea.
A Gift for Jesus
Kids make a Treasure Chest with a Pop-up Heart for Jesus.
5
Walk the Talk
Help kids live out
the big idea.
Mystery Stocking
Using their sense of touch, players must guess what the mystery stocking contains.
6
Take it Home
Send kids home with a concrete action plan and fun midweek activities.
I Will Worship Jesus
Worship Jesus not just with words but also with actions.
You may also use this craft with these Sunday School Lessons:
- The Birth of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-7)
- Angels Announce Jesus’ Birth (Luke 2:8-21)
Christmas Bible Lessons
Refer to the following games for various Christmas Bible Lessons that you can use:
Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary (Luke 1:26-38; John 3:16) – Blanket Name Game
Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-7; John 3:16; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6-7) – No More Room
Angels Appear to the Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20; John 3:16) – Do You Hear What I Hear
The Search for Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – Christmas Scavenger Hunt
The True Story of Christmas (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – Christmas Bingo / Christmas Charades / Christmas Pictionary
The True Story of Christmas (For Younger Kids) (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – Christmas Bingo / Christmas Charades / Christmas Pictionary
The True Story of Christmas (Condensed) (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – The Story of Christmas Minute To Win It Games
Gospel Presentation – Pile Up the Presents
Share the Gospel this ChristmasThe holiday season presents an excellent opportunity to share the message of salvation.
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