Printable Baby Jesus in a Manger Paper Plate Craft for Kids | Christmas Nativity Activity | Joy to the World Craft | Digital Download
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with this Baby Jesus in a Manger Paper Plate Craft! Perfect for Sunday school, homeschooling, children’s ministry, Christmas church events, or Christian family activities, this hands-on project helps kids remember that the birth of Jesus brought joy to the whole world.
This simple and faith-filled activity gives children a creative way to reflect on the Nativity story. As they build their manger, glue Baby Jesus inside, and add the message “Joy to the World, The Lord has Come!”, they’ll be reminded that Jesus’ birth is the greatest gift of all.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE WITH THE MANGER CRAFT:
▶︎ Printable Baby Jesus cutout (color and black & white versions)
▶︎ Printable “Joy to the World, The Lord has Come!” sign (color and black & white versions)
▶︎ Step-by-step paper plate craft directions with materials list
▶︎ Bonus coloring page featuring Baby Jesus in the manger beneath a shining star
HOW THIS PAPER PLATE MANGER CRAFT WORKS:
▶︎ Fold a paper plate in half and paint or color it brown to look like wood
▶︎ Clip two clothespins to the bottom to form the manger’s legs
▶︎ Cut out and glue Baby Jesus to the top of the folded plate
▶︎ Cut out and glue the “Joy to the World, The Lord has Come!” sign on the front of the manger
▶︎ Add crinkle paper, yarn, or hay around Baby Jesus to create the look of straw
▶︎ While the paint dries—or as an alternative—kids can color the included “Joy to the World” coloring page
THIS BABY JESUS CRAFT IS PERFECT FOR:
▶︎ Sunday school lessons during Advent or Christmas
▶︎ Homeschool Bible units or Christian art time
▶︎ Church Christmas events and children’s ministry
▶︎ Faith-based classrooms or family craft time
▶︎ Teaching the joy and meaning of Jesus’ birth
WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN THROUGH THIS MANGER CRAFT:
▶︎ The joy and hope that came through the birth of Jesus
▶︎ The importance of celebrating the true meaning of Christmas
▶︎ Hands-on creativity and fine motor skills through cutting, painting, and gluing
INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD:
Upon purchase, you’ll receive instant access to download and print the files. No physical product will be shipped, making this an easy craft for churches, schools, and families.
PLEASE NOTE:
▶︎ This is a digital printable. No physical materials will be shipped.
▶︎ You will need to supply your own paper plate, clothespins, scissors, glue, and optional paint, crinkle paper, or hay.
This Baby Jesus in a Manger Paper Plate Craft is a joyful and memorable way to celebrate the birth of Christ. Kids will love creating their own manger while remembering that Jesus came to bring joy to the world!
Add it to your cart today and share the good news of Christmas in a hands-on, creative way!
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Read More: Read more about this activity in our Sunday School Activities blog post.
Printables: All files are 8.5″x 11″ and meant to be printed and trimmed yourself. These files are yours to keep and print as you like. Colors may vary depending on your printer. Take a look at the last photo for an example. Don’t have a printer? Just email the files to your local quick print shop. Here is a tutorial on how to upload and print at Staples.
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