Nativity Printables for Preschool (J is for Jesus Activities)

Looking for nativity printables for preschool that keep the focus on Jesus and build early learning skills? This simple, print-and-go packet is designed for preschoolers who aren’t reading yet, but are working on the fundamentals—letter recognition, beginning sounds, cutting, tracing, and fine motor strength.

The theme of this printable packet is “J is for Jesus,” with a Scripture focus on Luke 2:11. You’ll find a mix of hands-on preschool activities (puzzles + sequencing) and no-prep worksheets (tracing + color-by-code) that will fit beautifully into your December homeschool plans, Christian preschool, or Sunday school lessons.

Merry Christmas, Friends! Yesterday, we finished up our first semester here at the Hill House and I am breathing a HUGE sigh of relief! Truth be told, this was not such a great semester for us, and I’m looking forward to re-grouping over the Christmas break.

My big kids have one more week of their outside classes, so they will plug along on those. My younger kids and I will read Christmas books, put together jigsaw puzzles, and make cookies. My big kids will join in as they’re able.

We are also wrapping up the details for an anniversary party we are hosting for my parents. They’re celebrating 50 years next week!

In the middle of all of those activities, my 4 year old will work on these Nativity printables a bit. Even though he didn’t really like “school” at the beginning of our school year, he asks (and expects!) to have his school each day now. That’s great progress and I consider it to be success!

This semester, my boy has learned to write his name, consistently recognize all letters and write most of them, count to 20, and learned very basic addition. I’m so proud of him!

He will love these Nativity worksheets that are just perfect for the preschool years!

Nativity Printables for Preschool - J is for Jesus activities

🎄 You can browse through all of the Nativity worksheets and printable activities here at Mama’s Learning Corner. There are Nativity Label the Picture pages, a worksheet packet for K & 1st, and more!

🎄 You can also take a look at all of the Christmas worksheets and printable activities for your young ones. Color by code, Christmas Fun Pages, and lots more!

What’s Included in These Nativity Printables for Preschool

I created this 15-page set of Nativity worksheets for kiddos that aren’t quite ready to read yet. If your child – regardless of age – is still working on letter sounds and recognition, scissor skills, and fine motor skills, this will be a great packet for you to download!

Nativity Printables for Preschool - Luke 2:11

I believe it is important to learn and memorize God’s Word, so you will see I have included the verse from Luke 2:11. There are multiple ways to work on memorizing this verse, so learn it alongside your children if you don’t already have it committed to memory!

This packet focuses on the letter J, and that ‘J is for Jesus.’

Nativity Printables for Preschool - J is for Jesus Jigsaw puzzle

Scripture and Sequencing

Luke 2:11 poster + handwriting practice: Trace Luke 2:11; same format at the poster to facilitate learning the words and/or letters
Jesus Name Above All Names! poster + coloring page: Colored poster for display and coloring page
Nativity sequencing (Night of Jesus’ Birth): Cut out the pictures and glue in the correct order

Letter J and Early Reading Skills

Letter J tracing (2 pages): Practice tracing the letter J in upper and lowercase
Hide & Seek Letter J: Find the letter j in the grid; practice j patterns
Luke 2:11 beginning sounds: Practice writing the beginning sound of words from Luke 2:11

Nativity Printables for Preschool - Sequencing activity

Fine Motor and Hands-On Activities

Capital J puzzle (“J is for Jesus”): Cut out the capital and lowercase j’s on the dotted lines; fill with stickers, etc.
J is for Jesus jigsaw puzzle: Cut out the jigsaw puzzle of capital J and glue on the template in the correct spots
Letter J cut-out page: Cut out the jigsaw puzzle of lowercase j and glue on the template in the correct spots

Counting and Color by Code

Dot-to-dot to 20: Practice counting and recognizing letters to 20
Color by code (find the J): Find the capital J by coloring according to the code of letters

Nativity Printables for Preschool - Letter J phonics work

If you have children that are starting to read, make sure you take a look at the Nativity Worksheets for K & 1st. It contains 30 printable pages that contain phonics, math, and fine motor skills practice, all with a Nativity theme. ⬇️