The Ornament That Hung Too Low Christmas Preschool Bible Lesson
🎄 The Ornament That Hung Too Low
With a toddler-friendly Christmas Bible story, hands-on craft, movement game, and a catchy song, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.
✝️ Bible Theme:
God loves everyone — big or small.
📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):
“God sees what’s in your heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7
💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:
Jesus loves me even when I feel small!
📖Toddler Story: The Ornament That Hung Too Low
Once upon a snowy night, a shiny red ornament hung on the very bottom branch of a big Christmas tree.
All the other ornaments hung high and sparkled in the twinkly lights.
“I wish I could be up there,” sighed the red ornament. “No one even sees me down here!”
But what the little ornament didn’t know was that a small child named Emma was sitting near the tree. She felt a little lonely too. When she looked at the bottom of the tree, she saw her reflection in the red ornament.
“Look, Mommy! I can see me!” she giggled.
That night, Emma whispered a prayer: “Thank You, God, for making me special.”
And the little red ornament glowed with joy.
Even though it hung low, it was in the perfect place to help someone feel God’s love.
The End.
🎲 Activity: Mirror Moments
Give each child a small mirror or a shiny plastic ornament.
Have them look at their reflection and say:
“God made me special!”
Then, let them decorate their mirrors or ornaments with stickers and glitter.
🎨 Craft: Hanging Heart Ornament
Supplies:
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Red and gold cardstock
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Yarn or ribbon
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Glue stick
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Safety scissors
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Small mirrors (optional craft gem stickers for shine)
Directions:
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Cut out a large circle from red paper.
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Glue a small paper heart in the middle to represent love.
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Punch a hole at the top and loop a ribbon through it.
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On the back, help children write: “Jesus loves me even when I feel small.”
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Hang it low on a classroom tree!
🎵 Song: “Hang Me Low So I Can Glow”
(Tune: “Jingle Bells”)
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Hang me low, hang me low,
That’s where I can shine!
Jesus loves the smallest one,
His heart is yours and mine!
Hang me low, hang me low,
I’m happy just to show,
Even down here near the floor,
His love still makes me glow! 🎶
📝 Poem: The Low Ornament Glow
I hung down low and felt unseen,
Among the lights so bright and clean.
But Jesus whispered soft and true,
“I see the light that shines in you.”
🎵 Song: “Jesus Sees Me, Yes, He Does”
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Verse 1
On the tree I hang so low,
Wonder if I’ll ever glow.
All the lights are up so high,
Shining bright up in the sky.
Then I hear God whisper sweet,
“Your light shines where hearts can meet.”
Chorus
Jesus sees me, yes, He does,
He fills my heart with Christmas love.
Even when I’m hanging low,
His love helps my spirit glow.
Verse 2
A little girl looked down to see,
Her smile reflecting back at me.
I saw her joy, I saw her grin,
That’s when Christmas love came in.
I may hang near the floor below,
But Jesus helps my heart to glow.
Chorus
Jesus sees me, yes, He does,
He fills my heart with Christmas love.
Even when I’m hanging low,
His love helps my spirit glow.
Bridge (optional soft verse)
High or low, we all can shine,
God made every heart divine.
Big or small, He loves us so,
Everywhere His blessings grow!
Final Chorus
Jesus sees me, yes, He does,
He fills my heart with Christmas love.
Even when I’m hanging low,
His love helps my spirit glow. ✨
💡 Teacher Tip:
Play this song on repeat softly in the background while children color their matching “Ornament That Hung Too Low” coloring page or make the Hanging Heart Ornament craft.
It helps reinforce the message of God’s love while keeping a peaceful, joyful Christmas atmosphere in the classroom. 🎨🖍️
🎭 Pretend Play Game: Decorating Day!
Let the children pretend to be ornaments!
Some “hang high,” others “hang low.”
Then have a teacher walk around “admiring” each one and saying,
“You are ALL beautiful on God’s tree!”
🍎 Snack Idea: Ornament Fruit Cups
Fill clear plastic cups with red grapes and strawberries.
Stick a small piece of green paper with a string on top like a “hook.”
Say: “Every snack reminds us of God’s love that shines inside us.”
🖍️ Coloring Page: The Ornament That Hung Too Low
Let your little ones bring Emma’s joyful moment to life! This sweet Christmas coloring page shows the scene where she smiles at her reflection in the shiny red ornament — a perfect way to remind kids that God’s love shines in every heart, big or small.
Use it after story time or craft time for a quiet, meaningful activity that helps children reflect on the lesson while they color. Play the "Jesus Sees Me, Yes He Does" song on repeat softly in the background while children color
👉Download: The Ornament That Hung Too Low Coloring Page
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):
Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Even when I feel small,
Your light shines through me.
Amen.
💬 Let’s Talk About It (with answers):
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Why did the red ornament feel sad?
Answer: Because it thought no one saw it. -
Who saw the ornament’s reflection?
Answer: Emma! -
Who loves us even when we feel small?
Answer: Jesus!
🧠What We’re Learning:
God doesn’t look at who’s the tallest, loudest, or brightest. He looks at our hearts — and every child shines in His eyes.
❤️ Teacher Reflection:
This lesson helps children understand that their value isn’t about being “up high” or “noticed.” God places each person in the perfect spot to share His light.
📬 Take-Home Note for Parents:
Today we learned that God loves everyone — even when we feel small. Talk with your child about times they’ve helped someone or made them smile. Remind them: Jesus sees their heart and their kindness!
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