FREE Christmas: Nativity Border Paper Sheets | EYFS & KS1 Printables

FREE Early Years & Key Stage One: Nativity Border Paper Sheets

Bring the magic of the Nativity to your classroom with our wonderful FREE Christmas: Nativity Border Paper Sheets! This engaging printable pack is perfect for EYFS and KS1 children, providing a versatile platform for writing, drawing, and creative expression through a beautiful Nativity theme.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, these border sheets are a fantastic way to encourage purposeful mark-making and writing while exploring the religious story of Christmas.

This fantastic FREE pack features a variety of options, including:

• Vertical border paper with a Nativity theme. The border features classic Nativity imagery, such as baby Jesus and the star.

• Three different formats: The pack includes two types of lined paper (with different line spacing for varying ability levels) and a blank sheet.

• Two versions for each format: Each sheet is available in both a full-colour version and a black and white version, which children can colour in themselves, developing their fine motor skills and creativity.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE Christmas: Nativity Border Paper Sheets are incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Focused Writing Activity: Use the lined paper for a focused writing task. Children could write a recount of the Nativity story, a poem, or a simple sentence about one of the Nativity characters.

  • Creative Expression: The blank sheets are perfect for drawing. Children could draw their favourite part of the Nativity story, a scene in the stable, or a portrait of Mary, Joseph, or baby Jesus.

  • Mark-Making Practice: For younger children, the blank sheets are a great canvas for mark-making practice. The beautiful border provides a visual frame to inspire their creativity.

  • Differentiated Learning: The variety of lined and unlined sheets allows for easy differentiation. Younger children can use the blank sheets for drawing, while older children can use the lined paper for more complex writing tasks. The black and white version is also a great option for a longer activity that involves both colouring and writing.

  • Display Aid: The completed sheets, whether they contain writing or drawings, make a beautiful and purposeful addition to a Christmas or Nativity-themed display board.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Literacy (Writing): Children use mark-making to represent their ideas and write for a purpose.

  • Expressive Arts and Design: Children explore and use a range of media and materials, and express their creativity through drawing and colouring.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): The acts of writing and colouring strengthen hand muscles, improve dexterity, and enhance hand-eye coordination.

  • Understanding the World (People, Culture & Communities): Children learn about a different faith and cultural festival, broadening their understanding of the world.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐤 KS1 Curriculum

  KS1 Curriculum:

  • English (Writing): Children learn to write for a variety of purposes and use language creatively.

  • Art and Design: Children use drawing to develop and share their ideas and experiences.

  • Religious Education / Understanding the World: Children learn about a significant Christian festival and its story.

Download our FREE Christmas: Nativity Border Paper Sheets today and add a lovely, educational, and creative touch to your learning as you celebrate the holiday season!

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