Christmas Story Popsicle Stick Puppets | Free Template

Looking for a simple and fun way to teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas?

These Christmas Story Popsicle Stick Puppets are perfect! They’re easy to make, quick to put together, and a great way to bring the Christmas story to life. Plus, I got a free template to make it even easier. Gather the kids and start crafting some memories this holiday season!

nativity craft for kids made with popsicle sticks and free template

Not only will your little one learn about the Christmas story, but they will also practice their fine motor skills as they cut and glue, making this craft a win-win for everyone!

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Materials

The materials you need are very simple, and most likely, you have them on hand.

Printer
White Cardstock
Free Template (Download at the end, you don’t need to subscribe)
Colors, crayons, or markers (optional)
Scissors
Popsicle Craft Sticks
Glue or glue stick

materials for making a nativity story stick puppets.

I’ve given you two options: color and black-and-white printables. You can choose whichever suits your time, resources, and your child’s attention span. I opted for the color version.

Step 1 – Print, Color & Cut

If you printed the coloring version, color the characters. Once you’re done, cut each individual character.

Step 2 – Make Puppets

Glue the characters to the popsicle sticks.

If you use regular paper and kids’ glue, the ink from the printer will likely bleed. Use just a tiny little glue, or use a glue stick instead.

When I first made the craft, I used regular copy paper.

Step 3 – Make a Manger (Optional)

To add more fun, build a little manger with the Popsicle sticks. You will need normal glue for this.

Step 4 – Learning Time!

As your little ones play with their new craft, you can prompt questions to teach them about why we celebrate Christmas!

Holding manger and popsicle stick puppets

Here are some questions:

Who is the baby?
Why is Jesus so important to us?
Who is your favorite character?
Do you know Jesus loves you so much?

The sky is the limit. It’s so refreshing to listen to kids’ replies. Sometimes, they come up with things we are not expecting at all!

Get your Free Printables

Free printable template for popsicle stick nativity story

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