Nativity Scene Printable Craft (Free Template)

ByTonya McCollum

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As we approach the most magical time of the year, many families search for meaningful ways to celebrate and share the Christmas story. Creating a nativity scene printable craft is a great way to bring the birth of Jesus to life in your home. Imagine gathering around the Christmas tree, setting up a simple and fun printable nativity scene as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

We are excited to offer this free nativity printable to help families embrace the spirit of the holiday season!

a printable Nativity scene craft with baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, sheep, three wise men, and an angel. The text says, "Build Your Own Nativity Scene," set against a gradient blue-purple background.

Create a Heartwarming Nativity Scene with This Easy Printable Craft

Our free printable nativity coloring pages allow you to easily create your own nativity scene figures. Each sheet includes familiar characters from the story of Christmas—from Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus to the wise men and shepherds.

Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for kids of all ages or an engaging Sunday school craft, this printable nativity set is perfect for everyone!

Print the free nativity printables at home on heavy paper or card stock for sturdy pieces that can be cut out and assembled. You can even use toilet paper tubes or cardboard tubes to help the figures stand up, bringing the Christmas story to life.

a printable cut-out of Mary with the text: "Mary, the mother of Jesus, was visited by an angel who told her she'd give birth to the Son of God."
A printable cut-out of Joseph from the Nativity scene, labeled "Joseph," with cut-out instructions. He is depicted in traditional robes, and the text says, "Joseph, a carpenter, was Mary's husband and cared for her and baby Jesus."

Building A Printable Nativity Scene

One of the best parts of creating this Christmas craft is that it’s a fun way to engage children of all ages. It encourages creative play while developing fine motor skills.

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Kids can use their favorite colors to decorate the nativity characters, making the craft a personalized part of your holiday season. You can even add a little sparkle with glitter or stickers to give your nativity scene figures some extra Christmas magic!

a printable cut-out of a stable with a star, labeled "Stable or Manger Scene" and "The stable where Jesus was born."

This activity is ideal for families, Sunday school, or even at home during Christmas countdowns and Advent calendar celebrations. You’ll love how easy it is to put together a simple yet meaningful paper city nativity scene that serves as a reminder of the birth of Christ.

A printable cut-out of an angel from the Nativity scene, labeled "Angels," with cut-out instructions. The angel is depicted flying with a halo, and the text says, "Angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds."
A printable cut-out of an angel from the Nativity scene, labeled "Angels," with cut-out instructions. The angel is flying with a halo, and the text says, "Angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds."

How to Assemble Your Printable Nativity Scene Craft

Building your nativity scene is easy! Just follow these simple steps:

  • Download the PDF files for each nativity character and scene piece.
  • Print the characters on regular paper or, for a more durable set, on card stock or construction paper.
  • Cut out each figure along the dotted lines.
  • Use glue sticks, popsicle sticks, or cardboard tubes to help each character stand up.
  • Arrange the wise men, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus in the manger under the star of Bethlehem.
A printable cut-out of King Balthazar from the Nativity scene, labeled "The Wise Men - King Balthazar," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "Balthazar, traditionally depicted as a king from Arabia, brought the gift of myrrh to honor baby Jesus."
A printable cut-out of King Gaspar from the Nativity scene, labeled "The Wise Men - King Gaspar," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "Gaspar, traditionally depicted as a king from India, brought the gift of frankincense as a tribute to baby Jesus."
A printable cut-out of King Melchior from the Nativity scene, labeled "The Wise Men - King Melchior," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "Melchior, traditionally depicted as a king from Persia, brought the gift of gold to celebrate the birth of Jesus."

This great activity brings the magic of Christmas into your home while keeping the focus on the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus. You can even pair this craft with some fun Christmas coloring pages, or if you’re feeling extra creative, add in a gingerbread house coloring page as a sweet treat!

Free Nativity Printables

Teachers and parents alike will love incorporating this printable nativity set into their Christmas activities. Whether you’re using it as part of your Sunday school lesson or simply looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy during the holiday break, this craft perfectly tells the Christmas story.

It’s a great gift for young children and an excellent tool for helping them understand the birth of Christ.

A printable cut-out of baby Jesus in a manger, labeled "Baby Jesus in the Manger," with cut-out instructions. The text says, "Baby Jesus, the Son of God, was born in a humble manger."

Children will love bringing the wise men, shepherds, and Baby Jesus to life. This free printable nativity coloring page set includes everything they need for hours of imaginative play. Kids of all ages can enjoy decorating their nativity scene while learning the story of Christmas.

A printable cut-out of two sheep from the Nativity scene, labeled "Sheep," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "The sheep were with the shepherds in the fields when the angel announced the birth of Jesus."
A printable cut-out of a shepherd from the Nativity scene, labeled "Shepherds," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "The shepherds were watching their flocks in the fields when an angel appeared to them, announcing the birth of Jesus. They hurried to Bethlehem to see the newborn King."

Free Nativity Scene Printables?

Ready to create your nativity scene? Download the free nativity printables and get crafting today! With just a few supplies like regular paper, card stock, popsicle sticks, and glue sticks, you’ll have your nativity scene set up in no time. Don’t forget to print the nativity coloring sheets for some added fun.

A printable cut-out of two sheep from the Nativity scene, labeled "Sheep," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "The sheep were with the shepherds in the fields when the angel announced the birth of Jesus."
A printable cut-out of the Star of Bethlehem, labeled "Star of Bethlehem," with cut-out instructions. The text reads, "The star that guided the Wise Men to Jesus."

So, gather the family around this holiday season, enjoy some Christmas spirit, and bring the birth of Christ to life in your home. This free printable nativity set is the best part of Christmas activities that will leave your home glowing with the Christmas spirit.

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From all of us to you, Merry Christmas and happy crafting! Download your free printable nativity set and get started today!

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