Little Stars Shine Bright

A Preschool Christmas Skit About Shining for Jesus

Length: ~15 minutes

Cast: 6–10 preschoolers (plus 1–2 narrators and helpers)

Style: Movement + short narration (almost no lines for children)

Summary

In Little Stars Shine Bright, preschoolers play “little stars” in the night sky on the night Jesus is born. Through simple motions—twinkling, wiggling, tiptoeing, and forming shapes—the children bring the story to life while a narrator explains that even tiny lights can help guide people to Jesus. The skit ends by inviting children and grown-ups to “shine” with kindness and love.

Characters

Narrator 1

Warm, calm voice. Leads most of the storytelling. Can be a youth or adult.

Narrator 2 (optional)

Helps with some lines, leads simple audience responses or carols.

Little Stars (6–10 preschoolers)

Each child is a small star in the sky. They move, twirl, and “shine” with their star props.

Big Star (optional)

One child or helper who plays the “Bethlehem Star,” slightly more central but still very simple movement.

Teacher/Helpers

Adults or older teens who guide children where to stand, when to move, and help with props.

What You Need

• Star wands or star cutouts on sticks (one per child)

• Gold or silver tinsel (for headbands, belts, or wrist ties)

• Dark blue or black backdrop (optional: hang paper stars)

• Soft Christmas music (instrumental “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger,” or similar)

• Optional: one slightly bigger star prop for the “Bethlehem Star”

• Optional: simple costumes for Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and wise men (they can just walk through at key moments if you want)