Help young children learn the people and important parts of the Christmas Nativity with this fun and simple “Who Is Missing?” visual game! Children first study the complete Nativity scene. Then, one picture at a time, something disappears! Can they look carefully and figure out who—or what—is missing?
Each round begins with the easy-to-remember rhyme:
“Look at the Christmas Nativity,
Who is missing? Who could it be?”
The game includes 8 missing-picture scenes featuring the Angel, Shepherds, Star, Magi (Wise Men), Animals, Mary, Joseph, and finally Baby Jesus.
The final Baby Jesus scene leads naturally into a short teacher discussion about how Christmas trees, presents, stockings, Santa, cookies, and decorations can be fun—but we never want to get so caught up in Christmas activities that we leave Jesus out of our celebration.
What’s Included
- Complete Nativity Reference Page
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8 “Who Is Missing?” picture scenes
- Angel missing
- Shepherds missing
- Star missing
- Magi/Wise Men missing
- Animals missing
- Mary missing
- Joseph missing
- Baby Jesus missing
- Simple How to Play directions
- Repeating rhyme for group participation
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Ending teacher script connecting the game to the true meaning of Christmas
Perfect for:
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, Sunday School, Children’s Church, Christian Preschool, Christmas parties, Advent activities, Bible centers, and church Christmas programs.
This is an easy print-and-teach Christmas activity that combines observation, memory, participation, and a meaningful faith connection.
DON’T FORGET THE BABY!
