Christmas has many meanings to different people, but for our family, we celebrate Jesus’s birthday. Yes, we do Santa and the Elf on the Shelf (our elf is Ruby and she’s made her first appearance today, much to the excitement of the kids) and gifts and many other traditions. But our main focus is that this is when Jesus came to earth many many years ago.
It’s easy to forget about the Reason for the season in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, so I like to look for little things to remind us. For the kids, too, who can very easily get caught up in the “what-will-Santa-bring-me” excitement.
This month, my kids and I are doing some awesome Christmas crafts together. And these aren’t your average Santa-and-the-reindeer crafts. These are nativity crafts for kids, that are meant to show children at their own level what Christmas is all about.
We found so many great nativity crafts, we can’t do them all, so we just had to share with you! Here’s 25 Nativity crafts that kids will love. With simple no-mess coloring pages, free printable nativities, toilet paper roll Three Kings, and my personal favorite – a miniature nativity scene, there’s something for just about every age range here.
25 Nativity Crafts for Kids:
- Free Nativity Play Dough Printable for Christmas [Life Over C’s]
- Nativity Coloring Page Printables + Christ Centered Christmas Tradition Ideas [Domestic Mommyhood]
- Baby Jesus Printable ~ Printable Nativity Set [A Thrifty Mom]
- Stained Glass Nativity Craft Teaches Hope [Meaningful Mama]
- Stained Glass Nativity Ornaments [True Aim]
- Nativity Craft from Toilet Paper Tubes [Inspired by Familia]
- Miniature Nativity Scene [That’s What {Che} Said…]
- Paper Bag Manger Craft [I Can Teach My Child]
- Lighted Shadowbox Nativity [I Can Teach My Child]
- Kids Crafts: 3 Kings [Red Ted Art]
- Nativity Crafts for Kids – Popsicle Stick Nativity [What to Expect]
- Nativity Coloring Pages [Mama’s Learning Corner]
- DIY Baby Jesus in a Manger Craft Handprint Crafts for Kids [Crafty Morning]
- Clothespin Manger Nativity Scene Christmas Craft [Christianity Cove]
- Free Paper Doll Printables – The Nativity, Santa’s Helpers and more! [Design Dazzle]
- Paint-By-Numbers Nativity [Design Dazzle/Life as a Thrifter]
- Nativity Suncatcher Create with Shapes [No Time for Flash Cards]
- Nativity Christmas Art for Kids [Fun-A-Day]
- Baby Jesus in a Craftstick Manger Craft [Danielle’s Place]
- Baby Jesus in a Manger Paper Plate Bible Craft for Sunday School [Danielle’s Place]
- Baby Jesus in a Manger Fingerprint Craft for Kids at Christmas [Crafty Morning]
- Make a Nativity Set from a Recycled Tissue Box [Ziggity Zoom]
- Popsicle Stick Manger Craft [Housing a Forest]
- LEGO Nativity Set Instruction [Frugal Fun 4 Boys]
- Simple Paper Nativity Scene [A Joyful Simplicity]
Jennifer says
These are all great ideas! I used to do crafts like this with my daughter when she was little.
Shelley says
Oh my goodness. These are so cute. I love the really simplistic ones. Great list! Thank you for sharing!
diane says
THose are absolutely adorable! I love the little figures in front of the christmas tree. Very cute!
Amber Edwards says
These are absolutely adorable! I just love them! I love to collect nativities too, so this is awesome to have my kids make some for my collection!
susan says
These are such cute craft ideas! I would love to make these with my daughter, I am sure she will have a great time, and we can use them to decorate too!