Do you want to teach your children the true meaning of Christmas? These 23 free Nativity printables will help you explain and encourage your kids to understand that Jesus is the heart of the season.
Designed with young learners in mind, these Nativity printables work especially well for toddlers and preschoolers, and many are adaptable for elementary-age children. They’re perfect for homeschool lessons, Children’s Church, or Sunday School activities.
23 Free Nativity Printables for Families
Use this curated collection of free Nativity printables to enrich homeschooling, Sunday School, Children’s Church, or family devotions this holiday season. With 23 options, you’ll find a variety of activities to suit different ages and learning styles.
Nativity Worksheets
Printable Nativity Workbook – A versatile activity book ideal for ages 2–7, filled with simple crafts and exercises that cover the main events of the Christmas story.
Nativity Theme Pre-Writing Printable (3 Dinosaurs) – Pre-writing practice sheets with Nativity-themed tracing activities to help young children develop fine motor control.
Christmas Nativity Preschool Worksheets (Learning 2 Walk) – A preschool pack featuring playdough mats, tracing, cutting practice, and other hands-on activities.
Nativity Printables for Ages 2–7 (3 Dinosaurs) – Cute, engaging worksheets to pair with picture books about Bethlehem, focusing on early literacy and comprehension.
Nativity PreK/K Pack (This Reading Mama) – Emergent readers, math activities, and printable resources designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten learners.
Nativity Printable Pack Ages 2–8 (A Moment in Our World) – A large bundle of pages with varied activities to keep kids engaged while learning the Christmas story.
Nativity Printables for Reading, Writing and Storytelling (NurtureStore) – Simple printables that encourage reading, writing, and imaginative play using Nativity vocabulary.
Nativity Games, Lessons & Activities
Nativity Stick Puppets (My Joy-Filled Life) – Printable puppets that let children retell the Nativity story while developing language and storytelling skills.
Felt Nativity Scene (Mama Smiles) – A tactile felt set used as a visual aid while telling the Christmas story; children can re-create scenes to reinforce understanding.
Nativity Memory Game (My Joy-Filled Life) – A matching game focused on the key elements and characters of the Christmas story to build memory and recognition.
Free Nativity Puppets (Happy Blessed Home) – Adorable printable puppets for repeated storytelling and dramatic play.
Christmas Lacing Cards (Learning 2 Walk) – Lacing cards that support fine motor development while reinforcing Nativity themes.
Printable Nativity Papercraft (Saving Dollars and Sense) – Cut-and-assemble printables for creating a stand-up Nativity scene that children can display.
Free Nativity Coloring with Word Print & Cursive (3 Dinosaurs) – Coloring pages that also offer handwriting practice in print and cursive.
J is for Jesus (Teaching Mama) – Dot coloring and a memory game centered on the letter J and the name of Jesus.
Nativity Acrostic Poems (3 Dinosaurs) – A guided acrostic activity using the phrase BABY JESUS to inspire simple poetry and writing practice.
Nativity Coloring Set (3 Dinosaurs) – A collection of 14 coloring pages illustrating the Christmas story for quiet, reflective activity time.
Printable Nativity Bingo Game (My Joy-Filled Life) – A Bingo set designed for groups, families, or Sunday School classes to review Nativity vocabulary in a fun way.
Stained Glass Nativity Ornaments (True Aim Education) – Paper ornaments that mimic stained glass, offering a creative craft tied to the story.
Nativity Pocket Chart Calendar Cards (Homeschool Creations) – Calendar cards to add Nativity characters and themes to a December classroom or home calendar.
Nativity Bingo (ELEMEnO-P Kids) – Another family- and classroom-friendly Bingo variation for learning through play.
LEGO Nativity Puzzles (I Can Teach My Child) – A playful approach using large LEGO pieces to create simple Nativity puzzles and scenes.
Nativity Pattern Block Mats (This Reading Mama) – Pattern block mats that combine math manipulatives with storytelling about the birth of Jesus.
Printable Nativity Size Sequencing Cards (A Moment in Our World) – Sequencing cards where children arrange images by size to practice visual discrimination and order.
Printable Nativity Papercraft (Saving Dollars and Sense) – Another papercraft option for building a tabletop Nativity set from printable templates.
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