Glitter Star

Gather popsicle sticks, glue, glitter pens, and a piece of paper.

Glue the sticks together to create a star shape.

Decorate the star with the glitter pens!

The wise men followed a special star to find Jesus!

Sheep Snack

 

Gather a plate, graham crackers, white icing, black icing, edible eyes, and mini marshmallows.

Spread some white icing onto half of a Graham Cracker.

Using the black icing, create a face outline and then add two edible eyes. 

Place marshmallows on the icing to complete your sheep.

Angels told the shepherds that Jesus had been born, so they ran to see Him. They were so excited to see the baby, because they knew Jesus is God’s Son!

Finger Paint Nativity Scene

 

Gather a plate, washable paints, and a piece of paper. Put small amounts of paint on the paper plate.

Finger paint a stable on the paper.

Add a finger-painted manger.

Finger paint a star above the stable and hay on the ground/in the manger.

Add baby Jesus to the manger.

Jesus, God’s Son, was born in a stable in Bethlehem. He was wrapped up and laid in a manger!

Tinsel Halo

 

Gather gold tinsel, two pipe cleaners, scissors, and a child-sized headband.

Twist one pipe cleaner around the middle of the headband with the two ends pointing up.

Make a circle out of the other pipe cleaner.

Twist the two ends of the pipe cleaner around the circle, securing a halo.

Wrap gold tinsel around the halo and place it on your child’s head!

God sent an angel to tell Mary that she would have a baby—a very special baby! Mary was having Jesus, God’s Son!