Nativity Holy Family Stable Coloring Page for Toddlers

Last Tuesday, my little one grabbed their crayons and jumped into the nativity holy family stable coloring page for toddlers. With six sweet images, it’s perfect for our Christmas crafts. I'm always looking for free printables to keep my 2-year-old busy during snack time!

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About this Bible story

In the Nativity story, Mary and Joseph welcomed baby Jesus in a stable. The Bible tells us, 'She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.' (Luke 2:7) This coloring page captures that special moment.

β€œShe wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.”

β€” Luke 2:7 (NIV)

Luke 2:7 β€” Multiple Translations

NIV

New International Version

β€œand 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

β€œAnd 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

β€œAnd 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

β€œShe 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 TysiΔ…clecia (Pallottinum), Herziene Statenvertaling.

How to Use These Coloring Pages

During coloring time, ask kids how they think Mary and Joseph felt when Jesus was born. Highlight the moment when Mary wrapped him in cloths. Set aside 20 minutes, and have crayons and snacks ready to keep them focused and happy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Nativity Holy Family Stable pages safe and simple enough for a 2-year-old?+

Yes! These pages are free, require no signup, and are perfect for toddlers. They can use chunky crayons or washable markers to color. It's a great way for them to engage with the Christmas story while having fun!

Can my little one finish a Nativity Holy Family page in one sitting?+

Absolutely! The pages are designed for toddlers, so they can easily complete them in one session. Set a timer for about 15 minutes, and let them enjoy coloring their favorite parts of the nativity story.

How can I use this in our Christmas story time?+

While coloring, ask your little ones who the characters are in the nativity scene. Discuss how Mary and Joseph felt finding a place for baby Jesus in a stable. It's a lovely way to connect the art with the story from Luke 2:7.

More about these coloring pages

Mary and Joseph found a cozy stable for baby Jesus. 'She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.' (Luke 2:7) This nativity holy family stable coloring page for toddlers has six adorable images to color. My 3-year-old loves using bright crayons to add color to Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Just last week, we set up a little art station on the kitchen table with markers and stickers. It was a great way to share the Christmas story while keeping sticky fingers busy! The kids can color the holy family and the animals in the stable, creating their own nativity scene. These pages are a fun way to introduce the nativity story during our family time.