Nativity Wise Men Craft
Celebrate Christmas and the story of the nativity with this fun and meaningful Three Wise Men paper plate craft that kids of all ages will enjoy. This paper plate project would also be a great Epiphany craft or Three Kings Day Craft!
This easy nativity craft uses simple supplies like paper plates, construction paper, paint, markers, scissors, and glue.
With the help of the free printable pattern, children can create a beautiful keepsake Three Kings craft to display during Christmas- and all the way into Three Kings Day.
It’s a Christ-centered Christmas craft that works wonderfully at home, in Sunday school, or as part of an advent craft activity.
This project is a perfect example of how nativity crafts for Christmas can be both simple and special.
Once finished, the Three Wise Men make a wonderful decoration to hang on the wall or refrigerator, or they can be used as puppets for retelling the nativity story. Add a loop to the top of each Wise man to turn it into a Christmas tree ornament, or write a name on the back for a unique holiday place setting.
For extra flexibility, instead of painting the paper plates you can start with colored paper plates, or simply use markers or crayons to color them if you prefer to skip the mess of painting the paper plates.
When to make this Three Wise Men Craft
- Sunday school or church – A great hands-on way for kids to engage with the nativity story while making a simple manger craft.
- Advent activity – Add this advent craft to your countdown traditions for a fun, faith-focused project in December.
- Three Kings Day Craft (or Epiphany Craft) – if you celebrate Jan 6th, this is a festive and easy craft for church or at home.
- Family Christmas craft time – Sit down together as a family to make the 3 wise men and display them as a reminder of the Christmas story.
- Gift idea – Children can give the finished wise men to grandparents, teachers, or friends as a meaningful handmade Christmas gift.
Why you’ll love this Three Kings Craft:
The Three Wise Men paper plate craft is simple, inexpensive, and adaptable for any age group.
Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy coloring or gluing precut pieces, while older kids will love decorating the wise men’s robes, crowns, and gifts with details. \With the free printable pattern, the project is easy to set up and complete.
The finished craft is versatile—kids can play with them as puppets, hang them as ornaments, or display them as a christ centered Christmas craft.
It’s not only a fun way to keep kids busy but also a meaningful way to focus on the nativity during the Christmas season.
Tips and Tricks for this Advent Craft:
- Skip painting by using colored paper plates as your base.
- If you don’t have paint, use markers or crayons to color the plates instead.
- Pre-cut the construction paper shapes for younger children to make the project more manageable.
- Add embellishments like sequins, foil, or glitter to give the Three Wise Men a festive touch.
- Punch a hole at the top of the plate and add string or ribbon for hanging as an ornament.
How to Make the Three Wise Men Craft:
With just a few simple supplies and the free printable pattern, you can create this fun nativity craft in no time. Gather your paper plates, construction paper, scissors, markers, and glue, and follow along with the step-by-step instructions to bring the Three Kings to life.
MATERIALS:
- Paper plates
- Construction paper
- Craft paint
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut the paper plates into half. You’ll need three half plate pieces – one for each of the three wise men.
Paint each half plate the color you’d like for the Wise Man’s robe.
*You can use the same color for all three wise men, or you can choose different colors as we did.
Fold the triangle into thirds and secure the edge with glue.
Download and print out the pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Trace the patterns onto construction paper colors of your choice. On the hair cutout, cut slits for the bangs and a small hole for the face to slide through.
Cut a circle for each wise man’s face using the hair piece as a guide.
Slide the round circle up through the hair piece as shown below. Glue the face and hair together.
Glue the crown onto the head, adding any details you’d like with scrap paper or markers.
Draw a face onto the Wise Man.
Cut out the scarf piece three times on construction paper colors of your choice.
Glue the scarf onto the paper plate.
Glue the head onto the Wise Man’s body.
Complete all Three Wise Men in the same manner.
This Three Wise Men paper plate craft is a wonderful way to combine creativity and faith during the Christmas season.
Whether you use it as a Sunday school project, an advent craft, or a family keepsake activity, it’s a meaningful addition to your holiday traditions.
Kids will love making it, and you’ll love how this nativity craft helps keep the focus on the true story of Christmas.
More nativity crafts you will enjoy:
- Nativity Puppets – Create a full set of stick puppets to act out the nativity story.
- DIY Yarn Wrapped Nativity Christmas Ornament – A handmade ornament that highlights the nativity.
- Printable Nativity Finger Puppets – A simple printable craft for storytelling and imaginative play.
