Transform Your School’s Nativity
44 book with Over 1,000 Pages of Creative Learning and Fun!
Plus 17 Lessons and Story Programmes
Bring the Nativity story to life through art, storytelling, music and performance.
The Nativity Creative Studio Pack gives teachers everything they need to plan, create and celebrate Christmas in a way children will never forget.
44 Books with Over 1,000 Pages Plus 17 Lessons & Story Programmes
Free Teacher Workshop
Saturday, November 22nd at 11.00 am
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What's inside ...
39 books with over 1,000 pages of printable, creative and curriculum-linked resources, everything you need to teach, create and celebrate the Nativity story this Christmas.
Story, Art and Language
Artivity Nativity Book
Step into the magic of The First Christmas with this beautifully illustrated Artivity Video Book by Tina Mation.
Children can read the story of the Nativity and then learn to draw each of the main characters, from Mary and Joseph to the shepherds, angels and animals, through easy step-by-step lessons.
Each drawing page includes a unique QR code that unlocks a video lesson, so children can draw along with Tina at home or in class.
Perfect for individual creativity, group activities, or festive art lessons.
17 Video Lessons & Story (with QR Codes)
Every Artivity Nativity Book comes alive through exclusive video content, instantly accessible via QR codes on each page.
There are 17 videos in total:
1 narrated story video that brings The First Christmas to life through storytelling and art.
16 how-to-draw video lessons, each teaching one of the beloved Nativity characters step by step.
Just scan, watch and draw — it’s that simple.
Ideal for classroom whiteboards, tablets, or home devices, these videos make learning creative, interactive and fun.
Irish Language Book
An Chéad Nollaig
Celebrate the season as Gaeilge!
An Chéad Nollaig is the Irish-language companion to The First Christmas, bringing the same story, art lessons and beautiful illustrations to children learning in Irish.
This bilingual option allows schools and families to share the story and creativity of Christmas in Ireland’s native language, supporting curriculum goals while encouraging artistic expression.
Each page also includes QR codes linking to video lessons, narrated and demonstrated by Tina.
Create, Learn & Celebrate
The First Christmas Nativity Creative Studio Pack is a wonderful way to share the true meaning of Christmas through creativity.
Ideal for teachers, parents and children aged 5–12, it combines storytelling, art and technology to make learning meaningful and fun.
Order today and make this Christmas season a celebration of faith, creativity and imagination!
The Creative Studio
Wall Frieze
Turn your classroom walls into a stunning visual timeline of the Nativity story.
Children can work together to illustrate each scene, creating a colourful mural that grows with every lesson.
The Wall Frieze Project combines drawing, painting and composition, helping students develop key art and storytelling skills while producing a beautiful display piece for Christmas.
3D Nativity Scenes
Bring Bethlehem to life in three dimensions!
This project guides students in building their own Nativity scenes using simple materials such as card, paper and recyclable items.
Children learn about spatial design, perspective and teamwork as they create miniature figures and settings, perfect for classroom displays or school Christmas fairs.
Puppet Show (with Script)
Let creativity take centre stage!
Using the included Nativity puppet templates and performance script, students can design, colour and assemble their own puppets before performing the story of the First Christmas.
This fun, confidence-building project supports literacy, drama and art integration, while encouraging children to retell the Nativity story in their own words and style.
Stop-Frame Animation
Step into the world of animation!
In this exciting digital project, students use their drawings and 3D creations to produce a short stop-frame animation of the Nativity story.
The lesson plan and storyboard templates make it simple for teachers to guide the process, even with little or no technical experience.
It’s a modern and magical way to bring traditional storytelling to life.
Teacher Planners & Handbooks Included
Every project comes with detailed Teacher Planners and Handbooks. making preparation quick and simple.
Each planner includes:
✅ Clear learning objectives and step-by-step instructions
✅ Lists of materials and setup guides
✅ Curriculum links and extension ideas
✅ Assessment tips and display suggestions
These resources ensure that any teacher can confidently deliver engaging, meaningful art lessons — with no prior art experience required.
Sing, Create and Celebrate the First Christmas!
Bring the magic of Christmas to your classroom with ready-to-use songs and music! Download Sweet Baby Boy and The First Christmas with lyrics and backing tracks, perfect for singing, projects and holiday performances.
What’s Included:
Two Original Songs:
Sweet Baby Boy – a heartwarming song celebrating the miracle of Christmas.
The First Christmas – a joyful, storytelling song that brings the Nativity to life.
Lyrics & Backing Tracks:
Easy-to-follow lyrics for singing in class.
Professional backing tracks to accompany performances or projects.
Download & Use Instantly:
All files are ready to download and use immediately.
Perfect for classroom singing, art projects, or Christmas assemblies.
Why You’ll Love It:
Engage children with meaningful, seasonal music.
Enhance creativity in your art and storytelling projects.
Save time with ready-to-use, high-quality tracks and lyrics.
Bring the joy of Christmas into your classroom—download your pack today and let the music start!
Creative Resource Library
The First Christmas Nativity Creative Studio Pack includes a comprehensive library of creative resources to bring the Nativity story to life. Perfect for classrooms, home learning, or festive activities, every resource is designed to inspire imagination, storytelling and hands-on creativity.
2 Colouring Books
Step into the wonder of The First Christmas with this beautiful pair of colouring books.
The Scene Colouring Book is perfect for older children, featuring detailed illustrations from the Nativity story — from the angel’s visit to Mary to the arrival of the Wise Men — each paired with a full-colour image for inspiration.
The Character Colouring Book, created for younger artists, introduces Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, angels and animals in friendly, easy-to-colour designs, with colour examples on every page.
Together, these companion books bring The First Christmas to life — helping children of all ages celebrate the story, the joy and the true meaning of Christmas through art.
Activity Workbook
Engage children in thoughtful reflection and creative expression with this interactive classroom workbook.
Each page features a scene from the Nativity story and asks a pertinent, thought-provoking question, such as:
“What gifts would you bring to the Baby Jesus if he was born today?”
Children can write, draw and colour their responses, combining art, literacy and personal reflection in one meaningful activity.
Ideal for classroom discussions, group work, or home learning, this workbook helps children connect the Nativity story to their own lives while developing critical thinking and creativity.
16 How to Draw Character Books
Master the art of drawing with 16 step-by-step character guides.
Each book focuses on one Nativity character, providing clear, child-friendly instructions and tips from Tina Mation.
Paired with video lessons, these books help children develop drawing skills, confidence and a love of creativity.
Black & White Backgrounds and Character Cut-Out Books
Background Scene Books (15 Scenes)
Create the perfect setting for your classroom Nativity projects!
This black-and-white scenes book features 15 beautifully illustrated backgrounds that children can colour with pencils, crayons, or paint, making each scene uniquely their own.
Perfect for cut-out characters, puppet shows, or stop-frame animations, the scenes include Bethlehem, the stable, desert landscapes and festive elements — offering endless creative opportunities to bring the Nativity story to life.
Character Cut-Out Books (49 Characters)
Bring the Nativity story to life with interactive cut-out characters!
The pack includes 49 characters, from Mary, Joseph and the shepherds to angels and animals.
Children can cut, assemble and play, perfect for puppet shows, classroom storytelling or imaginative play at home.
Colour Backgrounds and Character Cut-Out Books
Character Cut-Out Books (49 Characters)
Bring the Nativity story to life with interactive cut-out characters!
The pack includes 49 characters, from Mary, Joseph and the shepherds to angels and animals.
Children can cut, assemble and play, perfect for puppet shows, classroom storytelling, or imaginative play at home.
Background Scene Books (15 Scenes)
Create the perfect backdrop for your classroom Nativity projects!
This beautifully illustrated Colour Scenes Book includes 15 ready-made backgrounds, ideal for use with cut-out characters, puppet shows, or stop-frame animation projects.
Featuring scenes of Bethlehem, the stable, desert landscapes and festive settings, these vibrant illustrations provide endless opportunities for children to create, imagine and tell the Nativity story in their own unique way.
Nativity & Ean Sketch Books
Encourage independent creativity with personal sketchbooks for every child.
The Nativity Sketch Book allows children to practice characters, scenes and their own designs, while the Ean Sketch Book inspires free drawing and imaginative play.
Wall Frieze Teacher Handbooks & Banner Book
The Wall Frieze Teacher Handbooks provide teachers with clear, step-by-step guidance for creating dynamic and engaging classroom wall friezes. Packed with practical tips, ideas and space for notes, the handbooks make planning and executing each frieze project simple and stress-free.
The accompanying Banner Book contains banners in full color and black & white that can be placed under each scene on the wall to describe and enhance the story. This allows children to connect words and visuals, bringing the frieze to life and helping students understand and share the narrative.
Together, the handbooks and banner book make it easy for teachers to create interactive, educational and visually stunning wall displays that inspire creativity and storytelling in the classroom.
3D Scene Teacher Handbook & Banner Books
The 3D Scene Teacher Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to help teachers lead children through creating engaging three-dimensional scenes. It provides step-by-step instructions, practical tips and space for notes, ensuring every project runs smoothly and successfully.
The accompanying Banner Books offer ready-to-use banners in full color and black & white to enhance each scene. These banners can be cut out, decorated and integrated into the 3D projects, giving children the freedom to personalise and bring their scenes to life.
Together, the handbook and banner books provide everything needed to guide, inspire and support creative classroom projects, encouraging imagination, storytelling and hands-on learning.
Puppet Show Books
Teacher Guide, Script & Stage Frames
Bring stories to life in the classroom with the Puppet Show Books, a complete set designed to support teachers and engage children in creative performance.
The Teacher Guide Handbook provides clear, step-by-step instructions, practical tips and space for notes to help teachers plan and run puppet shows successfully.
The Script Book contains ready-to-use scripts for performances, making it easy for children to learn their lines and act out each scene.
The Stage Frames Books include versatile stage backgrounds in full color and black & white, giving children the freedom to decorate, adapt and animate each scene.
Together, these books provide everything needed to create, perform and enjoy puppet shows, encouraging storytelling, collaboration and imaginative play in the classroom.
Stop Frame Challenge Teacher Books
The Stop Frame Challenge Teacher Books are designed to guide teachers through the exciting world of stop-frame animation with confidence and ease. The Teacher Handbook provides a step-by-step guide to successfully complete the challenge, packed with practical advice, tips and strategies to support every stage of the project. There is also ample space for notes and comments, allowing teachers to plan, reflect and adapt the lessons to suit their classroom.
In addition, the Banner Book offers ready-to-use banners for each scene, helping children set up, organise and enhance their stop-frame projects with a professional touch. Together, these books make it simple to lead students through a creative, engaging and memorable stop-frame animation experience.
Ean Narrator Cut-Out Books
Puppet Show & Stop-Frame Projects
Bring storytelling to life with the “Ean” Narrator Cut-Out Books, designed for puppet shows and stop-frame animation projects. This collection features Ean in a variety of poses, available in full color or black & white, giving teachers and children flexible options for creative projects.
Perfect for interactive storytelling, classroom performances, or animation exercises, the cut-outs let children animate, narrate and engage with Ean in imaginative ways, adding personality and fun to every scene.
Lyrics Book
Bring your nativity to life with our Lyrics Books, featuring full lyrics and backing tracks for both songs in the First Christmas – Nativity Creative Studio Pack. Perfect for classrooms, school choirs, or church performances, these books make it easy to teach children the songs, rehearse with backing music and add a magical musical touch to your Christmas project.
Sing, learn and celebrate the nativity story with ease!
Christmas Card Maker
Spread festive cheer with a creative Christmas card project.
Children can design, colour and personalise their own cards using templates and cut-out elements from the pack.
Perfect for home, school, or gifting, this activity combines art, design and the joy of giving.
An Chéad Nollaig
Leabhar Dathúcháin & Leabhar Oibre
The Irish versions of the Character Book and Activity Workbook bring learning and creativity to life in the Irish language.
The Character Book introduces children to engaging characters, providing step-by-step drawing guides and inspiration to explore their artistic skills while connecting with the story in Irish.
The Activity Workbook complements this with a range of fun, educational exercises designed to reinforce learning, encourage creativity and practice Irish vocabulary in an interactive and hands-on way.
Together, these Irish-language resources make it easy for teachers and children to enjoy art and storytelling while supporting language development, offering a vibrant and culturally meaningful classroom experience.
Irish Versions – Character Book & Activity Workbook
The Irish versions of the Character Book and Activity Workbook bring learning and creativity to life in the Irish language.
The Character Book introduces children to engaging characters, providing step-by-step drawing guides and inspiration to explore their artistic skills while connecting with the story in Irish.
The Activity Workbook complements this with a range of fun, educational exercises designed to reinforce learning, encourage creativity and practice Irish vocabulary in an interactive and hands-on way.
Together, these Irish-language resources make it easy for teachers and children to enjoy art and storytelling while supporting language development, offering a vibrant and culturally meaningful classroom experience.
Complete list of Books in the Pack
1. First Christmas Story and Drawing Artivity book
2. Activity work book
3. Character colouring book
4. Scene colouring book
5. Background scene book (B/W)
6. Character Cut Out book (B/W)
7. Background scene book (Colour)
8. Activity work book (Irish)
9. Character Cut Out book (colour)
10. Blue Pencil Sketch Book – Ean
11. Blue Pencil Sketch Book – Characters
12. Teacher handbook – Wall Frieze
13. Teacher Handbook – 3D scene Maker
14. Teacher Handbook – Puppet show
15. Teacher Handbook – Stop Frame Animation
16. Wall Frieze Banners Book (colour)
17. 3D scene frames & Banners book (colour)
18. Puppet Show Stage and Banner book (colour)
19. Stop frame animation banner Book (colour)
20. 3D scene frames & Banners book (B/W)
21. Puppet Show Stage and Banner book (B/W)
22. First Christmas Story and Drawing Book (Irish)
23. Activity work book (Irish)
24. Character colouring book
25. Puppet Show Script
26. Christmas Card maker
27. How to Draw Ean Book
29. How to Draw Joseph Book
28. How to Draw Gabriel Book
29. How to Draw Mary Book
30. How to Draw Aine Book
31. How to Draw Asal Book
32. How to Draw Paul Book
33. How to Draw Marcus Book
34. How to Draw Bo Book
35. How to Draw Camel Book
36. How to Draw Gaspar Book
37. How to Draw Melchior
38. How to Draw Bawn Book
39. How to Draw Balthazar Book
40. How to Draw Shepherd Book
41. How to Draw Baby Jesus Book
42. Ean Narrator Book (colour)
43. Ean Narrator Book (B/W
44. Lyrics Book
FAQ's
1. What is included in the Nativity Creative Studio Pack?
The pack is a complete classroom resource, including:
- Storybooks: English & Irish language versions of the Nativity story.
- Artivity & Activity Books for hands-on creative learning.
- Colouring Books: Character Colouring Books (B/W & Colour) and Scene Colouring Books (B/W & Colour).
- Character Cut-Out Books: 49 characters in B/W and Colour.
- 16 How to Draw Character Lessons with step-by-step guidance.
- Teacher Handbooks & Planner Books: Includes Wall Frieze, 3D Scenes, Puppet Show & Stop Frame Animation projects.
- Complete Puppet Show Script ready for classroom performance.
- Christmas Card Maker and 2 Original Christmas Songs.
- Nativity Sketch Book & Ean Sketch Book for drawing practice.
- QR Codes linking to 17 video lessons, including story narration and drawing tutorials.
2. How many pages are in the pack?
The pack contains over 1,000 pages of resources, all digital and designed for classroom use.
3. When will I be able to access the pack?
Pre-orders can be made now with a 25% discount until November 12th. All pre-orders will be available for download on November 13th, the official launch date.
4. How do the QR codes work?
Each QR code links to a specific lesson or story video:
- Simply scan with a smartphone or tablet or use the unique URL on a classroom smart board.
- Videos include drawing tutorials, story narration and project guidance.
- The pack is fully usable even without the QR codes, as all activity and cut-out sheets can be printed and used in the classroom.
5. How can the pack be used in the classroom?
The Nativity Creative Studio Pack is designed as a classroom project:
- Teachers can assign children specific scenes and characters to prepare.
- The class can present their work in one of four ways: Wall Frieze, 3D Scenes, Puppet Show, or Stop Frame Animated Movie.
- Teacher handbooks provide detailed step-by-step guidance for all four projects.
- The resources are flexible and suitable for children of all ages and abilities.
6. Is this pack suitable for home use?
This pack is designed specifically for classroom use. Individual take-home packs are not included; the projects are created collaboratively by the class for presentation or display.
7. Is the pack suitable for Irish language learners?
Yes! The pack includes a full Irish language Nativity storybook and bilingual activities, ideal for immersion or supplemental learning.
8. Do I need special materials to complete the activities?
Most activities use basic classroom art supplies like pencils, crayons, markers, scissors and glue. Optional materials such as paints or card stock can enhance 3D scenes and crafts.
9. Can younger children use this pack?
Yes! Activities are designed to accommodate different ages and abilities. Teachers can assign tasks according to skill level, so every child can participate meaningfully.
10. How many children can use the pack?
The pack is intended for whole-class projects. It can accommodate multiple children in a single classroom or adapt to larger groups across the school.
11. What happens if I miss the pre-order discount?
Pre-orders made before November 12th receive 25% off. After this date, the pack will still be available at full price from November 13th.
12. Is support available if I have technical questions?
Yes! Our team is available to assist with:
- Downloading the pack
- Accessing QR code videos
- Printing or using the digital materials effectively
13. Can the pack be used for group performances?
Yes! The Puppet Show script and Stop Frame Animation project are designed for group participation. Children can collaborate on scenes and characters, creating a complete class presentation while following step-by-step guidance from the teacher handbooks.