Nativity Baby Jesus In Manger Coloring Page for Preschoolers

Last Friday during circle time, the kids were excited to color Baby Jesus in the manger. This nativity baby jesus in manger coloring page for preschool includes 6 images that bring the Christmas story to life. It’s a perfect addition to our lesson about the nativity.

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About this Bible story

In Luke 2:7, Mary gave birth to Jesus, placing him in a manger. This story is so special to share with little ones as they learn about the nativity.

She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.

Luke 2:7 (NIV)

Luke 2:7Multiple Translations

NIV

New International Version

and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

ESV

English Standard Version

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

KJV

King James Version

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

NLT

New Living Translation

She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.

Translations: NIV (Biblica), ESV (Crossway), KJV (public domain), NLT (Tyndale), Reina-Valera 1960 (public domain), Almeida (public domain), Luther Bibel 2017 (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft), Bible Louis Segond (public domain), Biblia Tysiąclecia (Pallottinum), Herziene Statenvertaling.

How to Use These Coloring Pages

While coloring, ask the kids, 'Why do you think Jesus was born in a manger?' Highlight how Mary and Joseph had to find a place for Baby Jesus. This can lead to a discussion about the true meaning of Christmas. Set aside about 20 minutes for this activity, and have crayons handy for each child.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can preschoolers handle these Nativity Baby Jesus In Manger pages on their own?+

Yes, these coloring pages are free and perfect for preschoolers! No signup is required, and you can easily print them out. The simple designs make them suitable for little hands, and they can use crayons or colored pencils to fill them in.

How can I encourage sharing while my class colors the Nativity pages?+

You can encourage sharing by asking kids to talk about their favorite part of the nativity story as they color. Provide them with a variety of coloring materials, like markers and crayons, and let them share their colored pages with each other after they’re done.

What Bible verse pairs with this coloring page?+

The story of Baby Jesus in the manger is beautifully tied to Luke 2:7, where Mary places him in the manger. You could ask the kids to remember this special moment as they color and think about why Jesus' birth is celebrated.

More about these coloring pages

Last week, we talked about the nativity story, and I brought the nativity baby jesus in manger coloring page for preschool to share with my class. The kids loved coloring the images of Mary and Joseph watching over Baby Jesus. One child, Sam, asked, 'Why was he in a manger?' I explained that 'She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger' (Luke 2:7) because there was no room in the inn. These pages are a great way to highlight the meaning of Christmas. Each image helps the children visualize this beautiful story. We used crayons, and I could see their excitement as they added colors to the scene. It’s a joy to see their smiles while they learn about Jesus' birth.