Last Updated on December 2, 2025 by Amanda Leemis
Bring the meaning of Christmas to life with this sweet and simple Baby Jesus Paper Plate Craft! This easy preschool activity uses a paper plate and a few cutouts to create a cozy little nativity scene that your little ones will love. It’s the perfect hands-on craft to remind little ones of the reason for the season while building fine-motor skills and having a little Christmas joy!
Baby Jesus Paper Plate Craft
Materials Needed: paper plate, free cutouts, cardstock paper, brown paint, scissors, glue stick, markers, glitter
Step 1: Gather your supplies! Be sure to print your cutouts onto cardstock paper. Next, fold your paper plate in half and cut out the center. Fill the paper plate in brown. I decided to sponge paint with brown paint. You can use markers or watercolors too!
Step 2: Next, cut out your three craft pieces. Cut on the dotted lines. Use markers or crayons to color in Baby Jesus and the star!
Step 3: I love the way we can label each little ones’ craft! Fill in the blank with your little one’s name! Then, use a glue stick to paste each piece to the paper plate.
Step 4: I added a touch of glitter for extra fun! A cool way to display your craft is to do a quick hole punch at the top of the star and thread a piece of twine through hole. Hang your craft somewhere to remind your friends and family how Jesus brings us peace and joy!
Sunday School Tips: How to Teach the Nativity Story in 2 Quick Minutes
On the very first Christmas night, God sent a bright star into the sky. It shined higher and brighter than any other star. This special star was God’s way of saying, “Something wonderful is happening!”
Down below, in a quiet little stable, Baby Jesus was born. He wasn’t born in a big palace or a fancy place—He was born in a cozy manger, wrapped in soft cloths. Jesus came to bring hope, love, and light to the whole world, even to the littlest of hearts.
When people saw the bright star, they followed it all the way to the stable. And there they found Baby Jesus, God’s Son, asleep in the manger. Everyone who came knew this was a very special baby—one who would grow up to teach us kindness, love, forgiveness, and peace.
The Best Jesus Books for Christmas
Take a look at some books that will pair perfectly with your baby Jesus craft. Reading Jesus books with your little ones is a wonderful way to gently introduce them to who Jesus is and what He’s like. These books help little ones see Jesus as a caring friend, someone who listens, helps, and brings peace.
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