As a mom, I totally understand the struggle of keeping your little ones entertained and out of trouble. Finding things to do that are educational and engaging can be a tough task!
But fear not, because this Christmas season, I have a solution for you
Introducing free printable nativity coloring pages for younger children—a fun and festive way to keep those tiny hands busy and their imaginations running wild while they develop important fine motor skills.
Best of all, these free printable coloring pages are a great way to get older children involved too, because, let’s face it, who doesn’t love to spend time with a simple coloring page, especially those that focus on a Christmas story? You could even turn them all into a coloring book and gift them as a present. They really are fun for the whole family.
These printable Christmas coloring pictures are perfect for the holiday season and are a fun way to keep your younger kids engaged while you prep for the family gatherings and festivities ahead. Plus, this printable design is completely free, making it an affordable option for moms on a budget.
Printable Nativity Coloring Pages
So, grab your crayons, markers, and a coloring pencil in your favorite colors, and let’s dive into the world of coloring. Once you’ve finished, you could even use our nativity coloring sheets as unique home made Christmas cards
Now that you have these fun and free nativity coloring pages as a printable product for your own personal use, you can keep kids of all ages entertained while also educating them about the significance of the nativity story.
Plus, with the many benefits of coloring pages, you can feel good about providing your little ones with a fun and therapeutic activity. So, gather up your art supplies and get ready for some holiday-themed coloring fun as children discover the real reason behind the story of Christmas.
Hundreds of our coloring pages are downloaded every day – we hope you love them too!
Nativity Family Coloring Page
The perfect nativity scene: Mother Mary, Father Joseph, and Baby Jesus.
Shepherd Boy By A Manger Coloring Page
Many shepherds came to visit Baby Jesus, including a young shepherd boy.
Star of Bethlehem Coloring Pages
We always have a Christmas star, signifying the Star of Bethlehem, on top of our tree. What about you?
Manger Scene Coloring Pages
This printable will be perfect for kids from 6 years old and up.
Young Shepherd Boy Coloring Pages
A detailed printable of a young shepherd boy and his sheep.
Detailed Nativity Scene Coloring Page
Moms and dads, here’s a printable where you can show your coloring skills.
Christmas Tree Coloring Page
Who doesn’t love to color scenes with Christmas trees in them, like this one?
Joseph And Baby Jesus Coloring Page
There’s lots of fine detail in this coloring page to focus on.
Star of Bethlehem and Stable Coloring Page
Another detailed printable that’s has so much to color.
Mary And Baby Jesus Coloring Page
This printable is for kids older than 10 to tackle. You could give it a go as well!
Bright Night Sky Coloring Page
This printable can be turned into an epic masterpiece!
Shepherds With Baby Jesus Coloring Page
A detailed printable for older children to color.
Young Shepherd Boys With Baby Jesus
What an adorable printable!
A Shepherd Brings a Gift To Baby Jesus Coloring Page
A gift of a lamb for the Lamb of God.
Three Kings Coloring Page
The Three Kings, or Three Wise Men as they are often called visited Jesus and make for a great printable to color.
Baby Jesus Sleeping Coloring Page
This printable would be perfect for children aged from around 8 and up to color.
Three Wise Men Coloring Page
The Three Wise Men brought gifts to baby Jesus.
Smiling Shepherd Coloring Page
There’s not only a shepherd to color here, but his sheep and a background too.
Detailed Wise Man On A Camel
This is for kids aged 11 and upwards, as well as adults.
Cute Barn Animals Coloring Page
Aren’t they adorable?
Bright Star Coloring Page
Because it is divided into various sections, this star can be made very colorful.
Wise Man Coloring Page
Here’s a wise man that younger children can color.
Christmas Angel Coloring Page
Make sure you kids turn this angel into a Christmas angel!
Wise Men and Shepherd Boy Coloring Page
Not too much detail here, which makes this printable perfect for kids from 5 to 8.
Angel Choir Coloring Page
I can almost hear them singing.
Realistic Mother Mary And Baby Jesus Coloring Page
Excellent detail in this printable which will be brought out even more with color.
Shepherd Boy And Sheep Coloring Page
How cute are these two?
Angels And Stable Coloring Page
Beautiful!
Detailed Christmas Tree Coloring Page
Make the presents as colorful as possible to make this printable really pop!
Christmas Bells Coloring Page
What’s Christmas without Christmas Bells?
Simple Nativity Coloring Page
Kindergarten kids will love to tackle this page!
Supplies We Recommend for Nativity Coloring Sheets
Best Coloring Supplies for these Free Printables
- paper
- printer ink
- coloring pencils
- gel pens
- markers
- watercolor paint and paint brushes
Fun Crafts for Your Coloring Pages
What do you do when you’re finished? Turn your coloring pages into a fun craft! Here are some creative ideas to help you get started:
- Drawing and Painting – Use coloring pages as inspiration for creating your own drawings and paintings. You can use them to practice different techniques or simply enjoy the creative process.
- Scrapbooking – Coloring pages can be used in scrapbooks to add a pop of color and a unique touch to your pages. They can also act as decorative elements or backgrounds for photographs.
- Handmade Cards – Create personalized and unique cards by incorporating coloring pages into your designs. You can use them as the main image or cut them into smaller pieces to add accents.
- Origami – Use colored and patterned coloring pages to create beautiful origami projects such as paper cranes, flowers, or animals.
- Collages – Cut out different elements from coloring pages to create collages and add texture and dimension to your artwork.
- Home Decor – Frame your favorite coloring pages or use them as a base for DIY wall art. They can also be used to make decorative banners, garlands, or mobiles.
- Embroidery and Cross Stitch – Use coloring pages as patterns for embroidery or cross stitch projects. You can transfer the design onto fabric and use it as a guide for stitching.
- Papercrafts – Coloring pages can be used to create paper crafts such as bookmarks, gift tags, or paper flowers.
- Fashion Design – Use coloring pages to practice fashion sketching or create unique fabric patterns by tracing them onto fabric and coloring them in.
- Digital Art – Scan or take a photo of your colored pages and use them as digital elements for graphic design projects or digital scrapbooking.
Common Craft Supplies for Coloring Pages
- scissors
- glue
- tape
- glitter
- large craft sticks
- yarn
- googly eyes (!)
Benefits of Coloring Pages
Coloring isn’t just a fun activity, it helps young kids develop hand-eye coordination, color recognition and fine motor skills.
For adults, coloring is a way to relax, unwind and de-stress. Did you know coloring pages are often used as mindfulness and meditative practices for calming the mind?
It’s a way to be creative even if you don’t think of yourself as artistic. Picking colors, patterns and how you want to use them IS being artistic!
Coloring is good for the brain, too – it is mentally stimulating and helps us focus because it requires concentration and attention to detail.
Who knew something as simple and fun as coloring could be so useful?
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