{"id":200474,"date":"2023-12-01T10:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T10:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/?p=200474"},"modified":"2023-12-01T10:47:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T10:47:07","slug":"paper-nativity-puppets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/paper-nativity-puppets\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Nativity Puppets (Free Printable)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you and your kids looking for a creative and interactive Christian craft to ring in the Christmas season? Why not make some easy and festive Paper Nativity Puppets<\/strong>? They are so cute and fun!<\/p>\n

Here on Kids Craft Room we\u2019re delighted to offer you these playful Nativity paper puppets and they are super easy to make with our FREE printable templates<\/strong>. And best of all is that there are 10 fantastic Christmas story characters to make and play with!<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a black and white version of each nativity character for your little guys to colour. Kids can have loads of fun making a whole set of jolly Christmas puppets to play with! Before you know it, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy creating your own printable nativity complete puppet show, to act out the amazing story of Baby Jesus\u2019 birth.<\/p>\n

Each puppet from the traditional Christmas story is super easy to make.\u00a0 They\u2019re a mix of a hand puppet\u00a0and a\u00a0finger puppet <\/a>and have wide mouths that open and close.<\/p>\n

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You pop your thumbs and fingers into paper loops at the back to make them come to life and chat to each other. It\u2019s so fun, the entire family will love re-enacting their favourite nativity scene together!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re planning some crafting fun at home, for a Christmas party, Sunday School or bible class, these little nativity puppets are perfect for any occasion!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a teacher looking for cultural activities for your Christmas program, this nativity Christmas activity bundle is a great Christmas craft for kids to explore the true meaning of Christmas with maximum fun!<\/p>\n

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Creative Variations and Ideas<\/h3>\n

The printable nativity finger puppets set includes, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Angel, Donkey, Shepherd, Sheep, and the Three Kings, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Everything you need to act out the whole nativity story!<\/p>\n

All of the Christmas nativity puppet templates are black and white for kids to decorate in any way they choose. It\u2019s great fun to colour them in and bring them to life.<\/p>\n

You can choose your favourite colouring materials such as pens, pencils, wax crayons or paints.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to add to add your own creative embellishments too if you fancy. How about a bit of pretty tinsel on the Angel\u2019s dress or some bio-glitter on the Donkey\u2019s hooves? They\u2019re your nativity puppets to decorate however you please!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re making these puppets with very young children you might prefer to glue the mouths closed and attach some popsicle sticks to make simple nativity stick puppets instead.<\/p>\n

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Encouraging Imagination and Role Play<\/h3>\n

This is such a fun religious Christmas puppet craft and a great way to entertain the kids (and fun-loving grown-ups too!). Kids can have a blast using these adorable nativity puppets to enjoy some imaginative play and act out their own fun nativity play story!<\/p>\n

Join us on a merry Christmas crafting adventure to make your own set of adorable paper nativity puppets. Grab your colouring pencils, scissors and glue \u2013 let\u2019s get making some puppet friends for the holiday season!<\/p>\n

How To Make Nativity Printable Christmas Puppets<\/h2>\n

Craft supplies you\u2019ll need to create your Christmas Paper Nativity Puppets:<\/p>\n