Looking for a simple, hands-on craft to help your kids engage with the story of Jesus’ birth? These sweet stick puppets and paper dolls are the perfect way to bring the nativity story to life.

Quick to prep and fun to make, they give little ones a chance to create something they’ll be proud of while helping them remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Perfect for Sunday School, homeschool, or family Bible time, this craft works beautifully as a ready-to-go activity or a coloring project. You can make them as stand-up paper dolls or turn them into stick puppets!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

1 Instruction page with step-by-step directions and pictures
2 Printable pages of puppets (12 total figures: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in the manger, Donkey, 2 Sheep, 2 Shepherds, 3 Wise Men, and 1 extra woman)
1 Stable backdrop page
1 Page of paper rings (for stand-up dolls)
All pages in both full color and black-and-white outlines for coloring

THE JESUS' BIRTH STICK PUPPETS OR PAPER DOLLS ARE PERFECT FOR:

Pintable visuals used during a Bible lesson
A church messy table or classroom center activity
An easy Bible craft for kids to make
Encouraging kids to act out the story of Jesus' birth
Cooperatively creating classroom decor (Have each student color and cut out their own figure to add to the scene.)
Using on a bulletin board.
Bringing the story of Jesus' birth to life!

These nativity puppets are designed with young children in mind. Each figure has an easy-to-cut outline, and the stable is a simple, no-cut backdrop. (Want a more detailed version of this craft for older kids? Try the nativity scene with a stand-up stable here.)

Kids will love coloring, cutting, and playing as they interact with the Bible characters and step into the story of Jesus’ birth.

Grab your copy today!

Collection: Spanish