Christmas in the Manger

Today we read Christmas in the Manger by Nola Buck and made a stable scene ornament.

I am the baby
asleep in the hay,
and I am the reason
for Christmas Day.

~from Christmas in the Manger

I love the rhyming text of this board book, which we gave to T for Christmas when he was little.  The book tells the story of the first Christmas from each participant's point of view.

T made a nativity stable scene ornament.

Supplies:

• white card stock
• scissors
• markers or crayons
• file folder label - Isaiah 9:6
• hole punch
• four craft sticks
• glue
• hemp cord (for hanging)
• silver star sequin

Directions:

Print the nativity scene at 80%.  I printed the version "with words."

Cut out the picture and color it.  Add a label with the Bible reference to the bottom, under the picture.

Punch a hole in the top center (for hanging).  Glue the side craft sticks in place.  Then, glue two craft sticks to form the roof.

Add a loop of hemp cord.  Glue a star sequin to the peak of the roof, catching the cord underneath.

Let it dry thoroughly, and then hang the ornament on your Christmas tree!  :)

Linked to:
   Christmas Ornament Party
   Christmas Craft Party
   12 Days of Christmas Party
   Read Explore Learn
   T.G.I.F. Party
   Shine on Fridays