Christmas Nativity Centers for Preschool | Morning Tubs / Bins

The Christmas Nativity Centers for Preschool is a joyful hands on packet filled with 13 engaging math, literacy, and fine motor activities that help young learners explore the Christmas story while practicing essential early learning skills. These Christmas Nativity Centers for Preschool are easy to prep, classroom friendly, and perfect for morning tubs, small groups, and December centers.

⭐ What’s Included in the Christmas Nativity Centers for Preschool

• Fine Motor: Christmas Star fine motor practice mat
• Literacy:
  • Write and Wipe Pre-Writing Christmas Cards (left to right paths)
  • Wise Men Letter Match (upper and lowercase matching)
  • Missing Letters Clip It! Christmas Stars
  • Beginning Sounds Clip It! Gifts from the Wise Men
  • Pre-Primer Sight Words Writing Practice – Sheep Cards
• Math:
  • Christmas Counting Clip It! Cards
  • Ten Frame Sheep Puzzles
  • Missing Christmas Numbers Clip It! Cards
  • Christmas Count and Graph
  • Christmas Patterns (AB, ABB, ABC)
  • Baby Jesus Shape Graph
  • Christmas Animals Head and Tail Match

✏️ How to Use the Christmas Nativity Centers for Preschool

• Print, laminate, and cut the activity pieces for durability during repeated center use.
• Prepare clip cards by attaching letters, numbers, or picture squares to the end of clothespins.
• Use dry erase markers for write and wipe cards, tracing mats, and graphing activities.
• Store smaller sets on binder rings or in zip lock bags for easy organization.
• Introduce one center at a time or rotate them through morning tubs, small groups, or learning stations throughout December.

🎯 Educational Benefits

• Builds fine motor strength through clipping, tracing, and placing small objects
• Strengthens alphabet knowledge, beginning sounds, and sight word fluency
• Develops counting skills, number sequencing, ten frame understanding, and early graphing
• Supports patterning, matching, and visual discrimination
• Encourages independence, hands on exploration, and playful Christmas themed learning

🖍️ Classroom Tips

• Keep clothespins and number/letter tiles in small containers so students can quickly set up each center.
• Use seasonal manipulatives (mini stars, pom poms, gems) to add extra engagement to fine motor and counting activities.
• Pair beginning sounds and letter match activities with your current alphabet focus.
• Use the ten frame puzzles and missing number cards for quick warm ups or math small groups.

These Christmas Nativity Centers for Preschool bring Christmas learning to life with joyful, meaningful hands on practice across math, literacy, and fine motor skills.

Happy Teaching! 😊