Shoebox Nativity scene

In groups, children build a small Nativity scene from a box, paper, and natural materials.

Steps

1. Conversation about Nativity scene traditions, including colorful folk styles reminiscent of fairytale castles.
2. Each group gets a shoebox turned on its side as a stable.
3. Children paste hay or straw onto the roof, and deep blue paper with stars on the background.
4. They craft figurines from toilet paper rolls, plasticine, or sticks.
5. Groups showcase their Nativity scenes and sing a carol together.

Tip: Older children can model ornate folk Nativity scenes using coloured foil and tinsels based on reference photos.

Materials needed

• Pet straw / hay (1 pack)
• Plasticine (1 pack per group)
• coloured paper (1 block per group)