25 Sweet Baby Jesus Crafts for Kids (Easy Preschool & Sunday School Ideas!)
Are you looking for adorable Baby Jesus crafts for kids to make this Christmas? These easy preschool and Sunday school ideas use handprints, paper plates, popsicle sticks, and more — simple enough for toddlers but fun for elementary ages kids, too!
Nativity Crafts for Kids that Focus on Baby Jesus
Just about every December, my kitchen turns into the ‘Christmas craft zone.’ Not just for me, but especially when the twins were younger, I made lots of Christmas crafts with them.
Hands down, Baby Jesus crafts were some of our favorite to make. Even as toddlers, the boys understood that this baby was special.
In the earliest years, it was usually something like a simple handprint manger, and we leveled up as they got older. Now, the twins are 11 years old, and it’s mostly me making crafts, but these sweet crafts focusing on Jesus’ birth have a special place in my heart.
If you’re a Sunday school teacher, a day care worker, a preschool classroom teacher, or just want to make Christmas crafts with your own littles at home, this roundup has 25 Baby Jesus crafts for kids.
Many are so simple and use everyday materials you probably already have – like yarn, paper plates, popsicle sticks – and help children focus on the birth of our Savior.
I love that these Christian Christmas crafts for kids are a hands-on way for them to connect with the story of the very first Christmas.
***FIY – if you’re looking for the full nativity scene crafts and activities— shepherds, wise men, and all — check out this post for 65 ideas!
Also, be sure to read to the end to see more Christ-centered Christmas craft and activity ideas!
25 Easy Baby Jesus Crafts for Preschool & Sunday School
Easy Baby Jesus in Manger Craft
A perfect Sunday School craft. This one can be made by preschoolers as well as elementary school kids.
Baby Jesus Paper Plate Craft
I love this version of a paper plate nativity craft with Baby Jesus! The 'Jesus loves' piece is especially precious! Free printable!
Simple Paper Baby Jesus Craft
I love how a simple paper craft mirrors the simple birth of Jesus. Perfect.
Popsicle Baby Jesus in the Manger Craft
An adorable and simple idea using popsicle sticks to create a manger for Jesus.
Brown Bag Manger Baby Jesus Craft
I love when crafts use simple materials! This one creates a manger for Baby Jesus using a brown bag.
Fork Paint Baby Jesus Manger Craft
This is a simple way to include paint in a fun craft for Christmas!
Baby Jesus Christmas Star Ornament Craft
A sweet sleeping Baby Jesus ornament - another one made with simple craft materials!
Baby Jesus Paper Plate Ornament
So sweet to find Baby Jesus tucked away in the paper plate swaddling wrap!
Handprint Manger Craft For Kids
If you love handprint crafts but don't want to get involved in paint, this is an adorable option. Free template!
Woodies Baby Jesus Craft
This version uses Woodies ovals and is perfect for the classroom - even the very young could make these with a little prep work ahead of time.
Baby Jesus in a Stocking
I love this sweet version of Baby Jesus in a stocking! Precious!
Straw Manger Baby Jesus Ornament
I love the rustic feel of this ornament! This is better suited for older children rather than toddlers.
Baby Jesus in a Manger String Art
This is a leveled-up paper plate craft to include string art! Excellent for children's motor skills development!
Baby Jesus Walnut Ornament- Christmas in a Nutshell
Such a sweet way to create an ornament - in a walnut shell! This one comes with a printable tag, making it perfect for gifting!
Easy Baby Jesus Craft for Kids (Free Printable!)
This sleeping Baby Jesus paper plate craft adds bits of straw to keep things authentic!
Baby Jesus Diorama Craft For Kids With Printable Template
This Baby Jesus diorama brings the Nativity story to 3-D! How fun!
DIY Baby Jesus in the Manger Craft
Baby Jesus in a manger and the angel made of yarn and a toilet paper roll. Genius!
Popsicle Stick Manger Craft
That smiling face popping out of the manger is enough to completely melt your heart!
Matchbox Manger Craft
Use a matchbox to create a manger for sleeping Baby Jesus!
Popsicle Stick Nativity Star Ornament
Use craft sticks, yarn, and paper to make this adorable ornament!
DIY Yarn Wrapped Nativity Christmas Ornament
This DIY Yarn Wrapped Nativity Ornament creates Mary and Joseph, too. I love this one that includes the whole family!
Mary and Baby Jesus Paper Ornament for kids
I love the vintage feel of this craft... easy for kids to make but elegant to display!
Emmanuel Craft for Kids
This is a great idea if you're teaching kids the alphabet at the same time - E is for Emmanuel: God with us. And who doesn't love a little paper confetti thrown in?
Brown Paper Bag Manger
This sweet craft makes a portable manger for Jesus that kids can carry home!
Handprint Baby Jesus In A Manger Keepsake
You can never go wrong with a painted handprint Baby Jesus craft!
Bottle Cap Baby Jesus
There's nothing off the table when it comes to Baby Jesus crafts! I love the creativity of using bottle caps!
Soft Manger For Baby Jesus Yarn Craft
A sweet, cozy, adorable yarn bed for Baby Jesus.
Easy Wooden Peg Nativity Sensory Bin
This wooden peg craft creates all of the others involved in Jesus' birth. Great for teaching the Nativity story!
Wood Slice Baby Jesus Ornament
What is a Christmas tree without a wood slice ornament? There MUST be one with Baby Jesus!
Nativity Ornament for Kids
This simple craft uses a clear plastic cup and a clothespin to create sweet scene that you can hang on your tree!
I hope you found Baby Jesus crafts you can use in daycare, preschool, Sunday School, homeschool – or just with your own kiddos! What a great way for them to celebrate and participate in the greatest day in history! Christ the Lord is born!
More Christian Christmas Ideas
30 Christian Christmas Ideas for the Family
30 Christian Christmas DIY Ornament for Families
30 Classy Christian Christmas Crafts for Adults
65 Nativity Crafts & Activities for the Family
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