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13 kid-friendly nativities for your family

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Displaying a nativity set in your home is a simple way to help your family focus on the Savior, but most nativity sets should probably be kept out of reach of little hands. Check out these kid-friendly nativity sets that will hold up for years to come, even when handled extensively by little hands.

Celebrate a Christ-centered Christmas with this colorful nativity that is sure to be part of your family's traditions. Based on the book by Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, designed by Ryan Jeppesen, this Nativity set tells a unique part of the story of each character from that first Christmas. Tallest piece is 11".

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Celebrate the birth of Christ the whole month of December with this amazing nativity advent calendar. Rearrange each nativity figurine and tell the story of the birth of Christ over again every day until December 25th. Reuse this teaching tool every year and make it something the whole family looks forward to.

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This nativity is the perfect size for little hands. The Little People Fisher-Price 13-piece nativity set is the perfect introduction to the story of the birth of Christ for young children and includes Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, a stable, one angel, three Wise Men, two donkeys, one camel, one sheep, and one cow.

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This fun children's nativity 12-piece vinyl, magnet set depicts the nativity scene with cute designs for kids. Play with each figure on any magnetic surface and teach them the story of Christ's birth all year round. This fun set comes in a color gift box. Each piece is approximately 1.5''x 2.25''.

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Buy the Children's Countdown 12-piece nativity for a family you love at the start of the Christmas season to teach your children about Christ's birth or for yourself to make it part of your own family tradition. The back of each figure contains the name of the figure and a short description of their role in the story.

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Teach your children about the birth of Christ all year long with this amazing quiet bag nativity. Perfect for kids, this nativity comes with Mary and the baby Jesus, Joseph, three wise men, one donkey, one shepherd, and a handy carrying bag. This easy-to-use teaching tool is a great Christmas gift that is sure to be used throughout the entire year.

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This nativity set is made of resin and is made up of 11 pieces including baby Jesus, Joseph, Mary, the wise men, two shepherds, a camel, and a donkey. This nativity set will fit easily on most tables or shelves and will be a holiday decoration children will love seeing displayed.

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Purchase a nativity your whole family will love with this Brick'Em Young Nativity set. This nativity includes Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, one angel, three wise men, two shepherds, three sheep, three camels, one donkey, a manger, and multiple trees and other structures. The bricks included in this set are compatible with other similar building block construction toys.

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Purchase the 9-piece nativity set featured in the Merrilee Boyack book, The Mismatched Nativity. This inspiring story will help your children know and understand the importance of the birth of the Savior and those that were there. Purchase this nativity and help those you love never forget the true meaning of Christmas.

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With a classier, sturdier design and material, this kit maintains the same love and nostalgia and is the ultimate teaching companion for sharing and celebrating the beloved story of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. What's included: 1 (24in x 36in) nighttime felt background, 18 Feltlings (3 wise men, 2 shepherds, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, angel, cow, sheep, donkey, camel, star, 2 palm trees, manger, stable), adhesive velcro squares, care & cleaning instructions. Use this Felt Nativity Kit as a teaching tool this Christmas to help educate the children in your life about the birth of Christ! This would make a great gift this holiday season for those you love.

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Teach your kiddos the story of Christmas this year with this amazing Nativity Puppet Glove set. Start them young and use this incredible teaching tool to help them remember who Jesus Christ is, why his birth is important, and who was present at the time of his birth. Each finger includes one nativity figure. From left: three wise men, a shepherd, a sheep, a donkey, Joseph, an angel, Mary, and a cow. The star and baby Jesus are on the palm of each glove.

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These versatile fabric Nativity costumes allow for Christmas family fun for a variety of sizes and ages. Durable, machine washable, and made from smooth polyester, you can get Mary, Joseph, shepherds, sheep, donkey, angel, and wise men costumes to reenact that beloved first Christmas with your little ones. 

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This festive plastic arch lights up (3 x AAA batteries required) and includes a playable nativity scene and fold-out feet so your children can show off their own special nativity display on a dresser or in a window.

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