Instant download · Advent starts Sunday, November 29
A gentle way to tell the Christmas story

Little hands can build the Nativity one piece at a time.

5 printable Nativity games for ages 3-6.Kids place Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the shepherds and the wise men in the stable, card by card. Print at home, cut, and play through Advent.

Build the NativityStar SortSheep CountGifts of the MagiMemory
$12.99 Complete Kit5 games · 122 cards · 3 bonuses
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Instant PDF downloadUS Letter + A4Color + ink-saver
The Build the Nativity stable mat with character pieces, two challenge cards and loose pieces on a table
Build the Nativity, ready to play.
A peek inside

A look at the games inside

These are the real pages from the kit, ready to print.

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The finished stableThe finished stableStar Color SortStar Color SortShepherd's Sheep CountShepherd's Sheep CountMemory Pairs & Gifts of the MagiMemory Pairs & Gifts of the Magi

Pictures show the real pages from the kit. You get a PDF download, and nothing is shipped.

How it works

You can have it ready tonight

01

Print

Choose color or ink-saver, US Letter or A4. Cardstock works best.

02

Cut

Cut on the dashed lines. About 20 minutes for the whole kit.

03

Play & tell

Pick a card and build the scene. Talk about who came to the stable.

What's in the kit

Five games that follow the Christmas story

Every game has 3 levels, so it grows with your child.

Game 1

Build the Nativity

Copy the card and put each character in the same spot.

1 stable mat · 16 character pieces · 36 challenge cards

Patterns · naming the characters

Game 2

Star Color Sort

Find all the red things and put them on the red star.

6 star mats · 36 sorting cards

Sorting · color names

Game 3

Shepherd's Sheep Count

Pick a number card, put that many sheep in the pen.

1 shepherd & pen mat · 10 number cards · 12 sheep

Counting to 10

Game 4

Gifts of the Magi

Match each gift chest to the tag with the same shape.

8 gift chest cards · 8 shape tags

Shape names · matching

Game 5

Nativity Memory Pairs

Flip two cards. Find a match, name the character.

24 picture cards (12 pairs) · card backs

Memory · taking turns

Ready to use

Print, cut, play

Contents page, "How to Use" rules and dashed cut lines on every page.

37 pages · color + ink-saver · Letter + A4

Works at home or in Sunday school

Included with the Complete Kit

Bonuses for Advent

Advent Countdown

One short game a day from November 29 to December 24. Kids color the day when they finish.

Little Helper Award

A printable certificate to celebrate on Christmas Eve.

Setup Guide with Sunday School Tips

How to print, laminate, store the pieces and run the games with a small group.

Want Santa, trees and gingerbread too?

The Christmas Edition has the same 5 games with ornaments, stockings and gingerbread, plus a 24-day countdown.

See the Christmas Edition →
Choose your kit

Ready for the first Sunday of Advent

Pick the Complete Kit for all 5 games and the Advent countdown, or start small with the Starter Kit.

7-day money-back guaranteeIf the kit isn't right for your family or class, reply to your order email within 7 days for a full refund.
Instant downloadYour PDFs arrive by email right after you pay. Print the same day.
Best value

Complete Kit

$12.99

5 games · 122 cards · 3 bonuses · one-time payment

  • Build the Nativity
  • Star Color Sort
  • Shepherd's Sheep Count
  • Gifts of the Magi
  • Nativity Memory Pairs
  • Advent countdown, award and setup guide
Get the Complete Kit

Digital download. Nothing is shipped.

Before you buy

Good to know

The short answers to what parents and teachers ask most.

Do I get a physical product?

No. You get PDF files right after you pay. You print them at home, at school or at a print shop. Nothing is mailed to you.

What ages is it for?

Ages 3 to 6. Younger kids start with the EASY cards and the color sort. Older kids enjoy the HARD cards and the memory game.

Can I use it in Sunday school?

Yes. You can print as many copies as you need for the children in your own class or Sunday school. Please don't share, sell or upload the files.

Does it include Bible verses or a lesson plan?

No. The kit is a set of games with the Nativity characters. It works well next to the Bible story or the lesson you already use.

When does the Advent countdown start?

On the first Sunday of Advent, November 29, and it ends on Christmas Eve. Starting later? Begin on today's date or play at your own pace.

What paper should I use?

White cardstock works best (65 to 110 lb). Regular printer paper works too. In the print window, choose "Actual size" or "100%" so the pieces keep their size.

I'm low on ink. Will it use a lot?

Use the ink-saver edition. It's black & white, and kids can color the pieces before they play.

US Letter or A4?

You get both. Use US Letter in the US and Canada and A4 almost everywhere else.

Can my child play alone?

Yes, once the pieces are cut. The games are made for independent play. The pieces are small, so an adult should be nearby. Not for children under 3.