20 Nativity Crafts, Activities, and Books: Kid's Co-op

During our book advent, I've been trying to include plenty of books about the nativity. Because I want this to be the focus of our Christmas celebrations, I'm also planning some nativity crafts. Luckily, there's been wonderful ideas for nativity crafts and activities linked up to the Kid's Co-op both this year and last year so we'll have plenty of projects to keep us busy.

Little town of Bethlehem kids craft by Lessons Learnt Journal

Born in a Stable simple nativity song from Let's Play Music

Nativity scene and nativity pebbles from An Idea on Tuesday

Incorporating the nativity into an advent Christmas Adventure Box from Being Confident of This

And great ideas linked to Kid's Co-ops past:

Handprint Nativity Scenes at Handprint and Footprint Art
Nativity Figures from Polymer Clay at The Fairy and the Frog
Free Nativity Pack at 3 Dinosaurs
Block Nativity at An Idea on Tuesday
Nativity Stones at Crafty Moms Share
A Little Golden Book Nativity Set at My Little Bookcase
Stained Glass Nativity at Housing a Forest
The Nativity and a Christmas Symbol Story at Kindergarten & Preschool for Parents & Teachers
Candy nativity (instead of a gingerbread house) from Reading Confetti
Montessori-inspired nativity activities from Living Montessori Now
Felt nativity story with free pattern from Stay At Home Educator
Outdoor nativity dramatic play from The Golden Gleam

Our favorite books about the nativity:

Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell This is such a simple and beautiful story about Kind Ox, who invites little ones like Old Dog and Stray Cat into the warmth of his stable. After he welcomes Tired Donkey the animals soon make room for the most important little one of all: Baby Jesus.

The First Night by B.G. Hennessy A beautiful and simple book about the night Jesus was born.  It begins with the shepherds in the field, describes the stable, and ends with what the baby felt - his mother's arms, his father's hands. The stunning art is color transparencies made from photographs of painted and carved wood.

The Story of Christmas by Patricia A. Pingry A simply written book perfect for describing the story of Jesus' birth to toddlers and preschoolers.

Christmas Angels: Read and Share by Gwen Ellis This book focuses on the role of God's angels in the birth of Jesus.

Thanks to everybody who linked up great ideas for kids last week! If you were featured, grab a button! Can't wait to see what you've got this week!

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