Want to teach your kids about the Magi? Teach your kids about the Christmas story with fun, hands-on Wise Men activities and lessons they’ll love!
My wonderful friend Tauna from Proverbial Homemaker is sharing with us today. She makes beautiful printables—you’ll want to check her out! ~ Danika
One of the most fascinating pieces of the Christmas story is the visitation of the magi. This was a group of prominent men who had been searching out the stars for evidence of the Messiah. When they found it, they set out on a long journey to find Him. Did they believe in Christ when they started their journey? Who knows! Perhaps not. However, when they finally did reach Him, they worshiped Him as the one true King!
Pause and spend a little time teaching your kids about the wise men this Christmas. It is an important part of the full message for many reasons:
- Through their visit, Jesus is revealed as the King of ALL people, including Gentiles (that’s us!).
- Jesus would later reveal Himself as THE King, our God, and savior of the world.
- The events hint at that future date when every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord.
There are many fun ways to learn about the magi and celebrate these truths with your children. Teaching them an accurate biblical account is part of that. For example, the magi are also often called the wise men or the three kings. While it is unlikely that they were actual kings, they were still very important men in their time. Were there just three wise men, or were there more? The Bible doesn’t actually say, only stating that three gifts were given.
We also often see them at the manger in nativity scenes and movies. However, the biblical storyline has them arriving when Jesus was a toddler, most likely, and after the family had returned to Bethlehem from Egypt. No doubt they had moved out of the stable by then! Be sure to read the actual scripture with your children (Matthew 2:1-12) and then have fun with some wise men activities and crafts!
Wise Men Lessons and Activities
Here are some lessons and activities about the wise men for you to try with your kids this year!
Three Wise Men Christmas Ornament – Make these sweet ornaments with printable templates!
“Three Kings” Unit Study and 7-Day Devotional from Intoxicated on Life – 7-Day family devotional with fun activities and crafts
Three Kings craft from the Susan Evans Blog
“We Three Kings” Banner from That Artist Woman
More Fun Wise Men Ideas
- Make these Quick Tissue Paper Wise Men Puppets from Red Ted Art
- Three Wise Men Bible Lesson with a roundup of crafts, activities, printables, and coloring sheets from Little Blots of Faith
- “Wise men still seek Him” printable art: A Shadow Canyon Christmas and Powerful Derek + Laura
- Printable frankincense, gold, and myrrh ornaments (color and b&w) from Sunday School Crafts
- Print and fold Three Kings Paper craft from Paper Kraft
- Add a camel to your toilet roll wise men with this Toilet Paper Roll Camel Craft from Red Ted Art
Fun Wise Men Gifts!
Little People Fisher Price The Three Wise Men by Little People
Demdaco Willow Tree The Three Wisemen for the NativityWise Men Still Seek Him Three KingsChristmas Tree OrnamentOlive Wood 3 Wise Men in Circle Christmas OrnamentHallmark Itty Bitty Wise Men Collector SetWise men still seek Him Pillow Case, 16 by 16
I’m Tauna! This is me: Jesus follower, wife, mom, [domestically challenged] homemaker, homeschooler, and writer. Join me at ProverbialHomemaker.com, where I work to bring you encouragement and tools for the journey. Let us pursue God’s call on our lives (no matter the learning curve) and rely on Him to equip us for the task!
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