These baby Jesus crafts for kids are great projects to spark creativity at Christmas Sunday School and provide a way for educators and parents to share the story of how Jesus was born as well as talk about love, hope and generosity, that are central to Christmas.
Introduce kids to the true meaning of Christmas by creating hands-on experiences that tell the story of Jesus’ birth. By making nativity scenes, children can learn about the significance of each character and event in the Christmas bible story.
With our list of baby Jesus crafts for kids we put together so many fun ways to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Handprint manger craft – Create a handprint manger craft with your kids using a simple free template, where their handprints form the hay in the manger where baby Jesus lies.
Baby Jesus Christmas cards – Create a cute and easy Baby Jesus in a manger craft using the free printable template, perfect for kids to enjoy and learn about the Christmas story. The craft can be turned into a fun baby Jesus card to make for mom or dad at Christmas Sunday School.
Paper plate manger craft – Create a simple and adorable manger craft for kids and use various materials like tissue paper, popsicle sticks, and fabric scraps to bring the scene to life.
Jesus is born agamograph – Create a nativity-themed agamograph, an interactive coloring craft where kids can see two different images depending on the viewing angle, perfect for learning about Jesus’ birth.
Nativity advent calendar – Create a Nativity Advent calendar that helps kids countdown to Christmas by adding a pom-pom to the star each day until they reach the day baby Jesus was born. The printable has a pre-colored version and a black and white version for kids to color.
Paper baby Jesus craft – Create a simple baby Jesus craft for preschoolers using the easy printable template, ideal for introducing the nativity story through a fun and easy activity.
Nativity decoration – Create a charming Nativity decoration using just a few materials and a printable template, perfect for kids to celebrate and learn about the Christmas story.
Jesus is born paper hat – This paper crown featuring baby Jesus in a manger, under the star, is a great Christmas Sunday School craft to make with kids and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Baby Jesus in a manger craft – Create a simple and adorable Baby Jesus in a manger craft using a paper plate and paper, perfect for kids to enjoy and learn about the nativity story.
Paper plate baby Jesus in a manger – This craft allows kids to create a simple and adorable Baby Jesus in a manger . It’s an easy and enjoyable activity that helps children understand and engage with the nativity story during Christmas.
Paper plate Christmas decoration – A fun and easy nativity decoration that will help kids with their fine motor skills, while threading the yarn through the holes in the paper plate.
Matchbox manger craft – Create a charming matchbox manger craft with kids, featuring baby Jesus inside a felt “hay” bed, perfect for teaching the Christmas story in a simple and interactive way.
Popsicle stick nativity star ornament – This project shows kids how to create a star-shaped ornament using simple popsicle sticks, paint, and paper. It’s fun, easy, and a great addition to your holiday family crafting.
Baby Jesus in the manger craft – Using everyday materials and creativity, kids can make this adorable baby Jesus in the manger – a perfect activity to teach the Christmas story in a hands-on and engaging way. This craft is a wonderful way for families to spend quality time together while celebrating the essence of the holiday season.
Baby Jesus fingerprint craft – This is such a simple nativity craft idea to use with toddlers and preschoolers at home or Christmas Sunday School.