Nativity Scene Craft for Kids

Teach your kids about the real meaning of Christmas with this fun Nativity scene craft for kids. They’ll want to display it year after year!

The Nativity Scene Craft for Kids was created especially for you by Angela of Schooling with Grace. ~ Danika

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:3-7

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Manger Scene

As we settle into this season I never want to forget the wonder of that first Christmas. When retelling the story to our children every year I ask them to dig deep into their imagination and let their mind wander with the sounds, sights and feelings of the moment.

What was Mary thinking as she gave birth so far from home, as she held this Christ baby? Was Joseph nervous? Talk about what the text does say and what it does not.

Did Mary and Joseph stay in a stable? Were there really animals? Why do we assume that to be true? Did the wise men show up right away? Did the shepherds bring their sheep with them? Have some fun filling in the gaps with the what ifs and the maybe’s.

As you work on today’s craft, Bring some awe back into this season with rich discussions about the moment that changed the course of history forever.

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Nativity Scene Craft for Kids

Check out this quick video showing you how to assemble your manger scene:

Manger Scene Printable

You’ll find the the download registration for the Manger Scene Bible Verse Printable right below this sentence! The Bible verse sets come in both ESV and KJV.

Supplies Needed to Make Your Nativity Scene Craft

Paint
Paintbrushes
3 Tiny terracotta pots
2 medium size wooden balls and 1 small
Twine
Square piece of cloth
Hot Glue Gun
White paper

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Creating Your Nativity Scene Craft for Kids

1) Paint Each Terracotta Pot

The terracotta pot used for baby Jesus should be painted brown inside and out.

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2) Paint the Wooden Balls for Your Nativity Scene Craft

Choosing a flesh colored paint, paint the wooden balls.

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You can make this fun printable Advent calendar for kids with your family–read through Scripture together and learn about the birth of Jesus!

3) Make Mary and Joseph’s Heads

Glue two of the medium size heads onto the pots.

4) Make Baby Jesus’ Body for Your Nativity Scene Craft

Cut a 2″x3″ piece of white paper and roll it into a tube. This will be Jesus’ body. Tape or glue the paper tube together.

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5) Give Baby Jesus a Head

Hot glue the smallest wooden ball onto the top of the rolled paper.

6) Glue Baby Jesus into the Manger

Hot glue baby Jesus’ body to the bottom of the brown pot.

7) Hot glue 1″ strips of twine around each of the heads.

8) Give Mary and Joseph Head Coverings

Fold your square piece of fabric in a triangle and glue it to the top of the heads of Mary and Joseph.

9) Cut White Paper into Thin Strips

I put mine through the paper shredder. Then accordion fold the paper. Place it in the manger with Jesus.

10) Draw eyes on each of their faces.

Enjoy your manger scene! This year we made a few sets of these to give as gifts to our Sunday School teachers.

Angela is a wife and homeschooling mom to four. You can find her at Schooling with Grace where she helps to encourage and equip homeschooling parents for the journey.

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I hope your family is blessed by our new Bible Christmas Crafts for Kids series here at Thinking Kids. We have 10 amazing bloggers joining us to bring you a series of fun crafts to help your family continue to focus on the birth of Jesus.

Daily Devotions for Kids | A 12-Month Bible Verse Calendar for your Family

Your kids can learn about the Bible, who God is and more with this fun daily devotional for kids. With 12-months of Bible verses calendar printable sheets, your family will concentrate on a monthly focus. There are six days of reading each week, each day with it’s own focus within the monthly theme.

Your 12-month Bible verse calendar has themed devotions focusing on:

The Bible
Love
The Church
Resurrection
Jesus
Prayer
The Holy Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit
Salvation
Our Father
Thanksgiving
Advent

Want a sample calendar? Grab your free Christmas Advent calendar here.

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