Pin the Star on the Stable

This is a fun game to play at a Christmas party!  Create a simple stable shape using poster board or draw on butcher paper.  Attach to wall.  Cut out enough stars for each student to have one and write their names on each one.  If you laminate the game pieces, you can re-use.  Attach double-sided tape to backs of stars.  Blindfolded child tries to place star in the center above the stable.
Older students may find it interesting that traditionally lambs were born in a cave rather than what we typically think of as a stable.  Do some research and share with them your findings.  Also research theories regarding the star that shone so brightly that holy night.

Jesus is the Star!

Remind children that just like they get to feel like a star on their own birthdays, Jesus is the star of His birthday - Christmas!  In fact, the Bible even calls Him the Bright Morning Star!  Hold up a star-shaped ornament.  Ask students how many points are on the star.  There are 5 points.  Pass around the star and as each student holds it, instruct them to say 5 things they love about Jesus.  On His birthday and every day, what Jesus wants from us is our praise and our worship.