Description
Bring the Shepherds and Sheep to Your Nativity Scene
Celebrate the Christmas story with this Printable Nativity Shepherds and Sheep Craft!
Featuring an Old Shepherd, a Shepherd Boy, and a sheep, this set is perfect for creating a charming nativity scene in classrooms, Sunday school, or at home.
Included in this printable paper Nativity Shepherds craft are the following pieces:
- Head and Body—Our buildable characters have this combined.
- Old Shepherd—Curly beard, headpiece with hair, robes, and crook.
- Shepherd Boy—Simple tunic and curly hair.
- Arms and Feet—With sleeves and footwear attached.
- Sheep—This animal is not buildable in the Shepherds set, but is available in the Stable Animals set. The build sheep are in scale with the two sizes of Shepherds.
- BONUS 1—Full-color posters of the Shepherds—together and individually—making this resource ideal for visual aids or classroom displays.
- BONUS 2—Black-and-white posters for coloring projects.
- BONUS 3—Create your own faces with our blank templates.
Two Size Options:
- Regular Size: Characters measure approx. 3-6″ (7.5-15cm) tall.
- Large Size: Characters measure approx. 6-12″ (15-30cm) tall,
- Both sizes include black-and-white templates for coloring and full-color versions for quick crafting
Additional Nativity Characters Available
Expand your nativity scene with other printable sets available in our shop:
- The Holy Family: Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- The Three Wise Men holding Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
- The Stable Animals: Donkey, Sheep and Cattle
- Angel holding a Star
Combine them all to create a vibrant and meaningful nativity display for the holiday season!
How to Use Printable Nativity Paper Craft to Color
- Print the black-and-white pages for kids to color with crayons, colored pencils, or markers, and assemble.
- Use the full-color versions for quick crafts or festive decorations.
- Display the posters as part of a classroom or home nativity scene backdrop.
- For more ideas check out this post on The Purple Pumpkin Blog
Whether for crafting fun, teaching the Christmas Story, or creating a holiday display, this set is a beautiful and versatile resource!
Suggested Art Supplies
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- You can use whatever art supplies you like to bring these coloring pages to life!
- We love Crayola Super Tips—we have the 100-count box because you can never have too many colors!
- If you prefer, you can use colored pencils.
- We don’t think you can go wrong with classic Crayola crayons.
- Or how about using a paint set and unleashing your inner artist?
IMPORTANT INFO!
- For Personal, Non-Commercial Use Only.
- Please read the Terms and Conditions before purchasing. They are also included in the download area.
- You will not receive a physical product. This is a print-at-home product delivered digitally in PDF format. Use Adobe Reader to open and print your PDF. Adobe Reader is a free-to-use program.
- There are 2 files included in this download—A4 and US Letter paper size. Both size versions are in the same PDF document. Download the size applicable to your printer.
- Colors (if applicable) may vary due to different screen and printer settings.
- You will need to create a free account to access all of your (free and purchased) printables again in the future.
- Refund and Returns Policy – Due to the digital nature of the printables, refunds are not given. Please contact us if you are having issues with your download.
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