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Nativity Song and Puppet Show

November 14, 2019 By Sara Mullett 1 Comment

This very simple Nativity Song is a perfect way to introduce the Christmas Story to small children. Especially when you use our free printable puppets templates to help tell the story while you sing the Nativity song.

Even toddlers who might be too young to join in the singing, will love to watch the musical puppet show and take everything in. The song is sung to the familiar tune of In and Out the Dusty Bluebells –  and if you scroll down, the chime bar clip which will show you how it goes.

The Nativity Song and Musical Puppet Show

Nativity Song for 3-5 year olds

Listen to the Christmas story,

Listen to the Christmas story,

Listen to the Christmas story,

Of the birth of Jesus.

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Three great kings came from a-far,

Three great kings came from a-far,

Three great kings came from a-far,

 Bringing gifts for Jesus.

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Humble shepherds followed the sta-r,

Humble shepherds followed the sta-r,

Humble shepherds followed the sta-r,

  All the way to Jesus.

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Oxen, lamb and donkey too,

 Oxen, lamb and donkey too,

Oxen, lamb and donkey too,

 Followed the star to Jesus.

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Angel voices filled the a-ir,

Angel voices filled the a-ir,

Angel voices filled the a-ir,

 Si-nging his Glory!

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 Mother Mary rocked him gently,

Mother Mary rocked him gently,

 Mother Mary ro-cked him gently

Sleeping in a manger.

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He was born to show the li-ght,

He was born to show the li-ght,

He was born to show the li-ght,

 To sa -ve u-s all.

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Jesus is the son of God,

Jesus is the son of God,

Jesus is the son of God,

 The be-st gift of all!

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(Sing to the tune of ‘In And Out The Dusty Bluebells‘)


Nativity Song Puppets Nativity Song Puppets

How To Use The Nativity Song Puppets

Use the the free printable puppet template to make the Nativity characters in felt. They can then be used either on a felt board or be made into finger puppets. If you do have the time to make them out of felt then they’re sure to be very popular over the Christmas period. And it’s an ideal way to introduce the Christmas story to little ones.

If you are planning a lesson and time is short, then you could just make them into easy stick-puppets. Print off the sheets  and mount them on to card – the children will love colouring them in!

For more songs that have free printable puppets, or can be sung alongside a puppet show, take a look at our Songs for Storytelling Series. For lots more simple Christmas songs for young children, look no further than here!

Check out our Christmas lesson plan for lots more musical and educational activities to celebrate the season!

Filed Under: 5+, Christmas, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Free Printables, Piggyback Songs, Puppets

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  1. Sophie says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Hello,
    Many thanks for these bright ideas.
    Nursery rhymes are not obsolete… ! Singing is a must !
    This website is just what I was looking for !
    I would love to receive your newsletter.
    The lamb in “Mary has a little lamb” is so lovely ! Do you by any chance sell the pattern ?
    Best wishes,
    Sophie

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