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A completed craft showing a paper plate Baby Jesus in a manger craft, surrounded by crafting tools like scissors and glue sticks on a blue background.

Baby Jesus Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Share the Christmas story using this easy Baby Jesus craft where kids make a sweet paper scene with a few simple supplies.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Marker
  • Baby Jesus Template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the hair onto the top of the head.
  • Next, attach the swaddle piece to the back and bottom of the head.
  • Now, take a pink marker and draw the cheeks on both sides of the smile.
  • Glue baby Jesus onto the middle of the hay.
  • Finally, glue the hay in the middle of the manger.