During the Christmas season, many of my family’s activities were related to the Nativity. We even read the story of the Nativity before opening presents (and still do). In my “Homeschool Christmas” post, I tell more about our family’s traditions.
Today, I want to share some Montessori-inspired Nativity activities. I’ve often focused on the Montessori-based religious education activities of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Godly Play. Today, I’ll share a post of Godly Play Advent activities along with other Montessori-inspired activities for hands-on ways to enrich children’s understanding of the Nativity.
Montessori-Inspired Nativity Activities
I have a post on “How to Use Godly Play at Home during Advent.”
Nativity Scene Small World Play (Photo from The Imagination Tree)
The Imagination Tree has Nativity scene small world play.
Nativity Small World Play (Photo from Sun Hats and Wellie Boots)
Sun Hats and Wellie Boots has Nativity small world play: Bethlehem and other hands-on Nativity activities.
Nativity Sensory Story Box (Photo from The Fairy and the Frog)
The Fairy and the Frog has a sensory Nativity story box and a post on how to make Fimo Nativity characters.
Nativity Sensory Bin (Photo from Happy Hooligans)
Happy Hooligans has a Nativity sensory bin.
Advent Nature Table (Photo from Explore and Express)
Along with lots of Godly Play Advent activities, Explore and Express has an Advent nature table.
Mama to 4 Blessings has a number of hands-on Nativity crafts and activities, including a Nativity sensory box.
Catholic Icing has a Nativity sensory bin.
Making Boys Men has Nativity peg dolls made from wooden clothespins that could be used for activities similar to Godly Play.
Training Happy Hearts has “A Literature-Rich Advent Alphabet of Faith, Others, then Selves (Free Printable), including ideas for Montessori, workboxing, sensory, motor skills and traditional activities.”
My Montessori Journey has Christmas story bracelets.
Christmas Story Bracelet and Poem (Photo from Adventues in Mommydom)
Adventures in Mommydom has free printable poem to go with Christmas story bracelets.
This isn’t necessarily Montessori inspired, but it’s a lovely way to encourage kindness with an aspect of the Christmas story: “Using the Christmas Angel to Encourage Kindness.”
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I love this such simple ideas. I always love your round ups!
Thanks, Cassie! I have fun with them … I’m always amazed at all the awesome ideas online! 🙂
I love the nativity with the real hay. so cute!
Thanks for your comment, SarahGrace! I agree … I love the creativity! 🙂
I love these ideas. I am off to read more.
Thanks, JDaniel4’s Mom! I’m awed by all the lovely ideas in the Focus on the Nativity Blog Hop! 🙂
Thanks for the ideas. We are starting our Nativity activities next week!
Thanks, Brittney! I’m glad to hear the timing is right! 🙂
These are beautiful nativity activities. I love the advent nature table, very clever how they did this calendar. I’m off to check out the Godly Play at Home activities. I’m so glad you share all the resources you do!
Thanks for your kind comment, Kelly! The Advent nature table is awesome, isn’t it?! I hope you enjoy the Godly Play at Home activities … I think they’re wonderful. 🙂
Love this all! Everything is so well done and child-perfect! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Carolyn! I appreciate your pinning my post! 🙂
Honored to be included in your post here. Hope my ideas inspire others as theirs do mine. Yesterday, my children started making their own nativity set out of blocks and printables. I will have to post about it and link here. 🙂
Thanks, Martianne! I love your ideas! I’ll look forward to seeing your post … sounds wonderful! 🙂
What a wonderful round-up! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
Thanks so much, Carrie! And thanks for hosting Sharing Saturday! 🙂
There are some really wonderful Nativity ideas showcased here. I am already planning and collecting things for next year based on some of these.
Thank you so much for linking up to Tuesday Tots and also for supporting us throughout the year. Merry Christmas and I hope 2013 comes and brings many exciting and happy memories for you
Thanks so much, Cerys! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and happy 2012, too! 🙂
Thanks for joining up with the Montessori Moms Holiday Hop! Are you ready for #2!
Hi Deb, Thanks so much for posting this on “Exploring Advent and Christmas”. There are so many wonderful ideas here to inspire others!