December 4, 2008 2:57 PM
Nativity sets for kids
Updated 2010:
I know we haven't even started talking about Thanksgiving, but I've noticed some orders for children's nativity sets and thought some of you might want to plan ahead - as these often run out or become more expensive as Christmas approaches.
Have you ever thought how wonderful it would be for your kids to have their own nativity set to play with? Keep in mind that - as Maria Montessori taught long ago - children learn with their hands and their senses. A nativity set that they can touch and manipulate and unite with their imagination will provide the basis for the abstract concepts of the incarnation of Christ when they are older.
Here are a few worth considering:
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We bought this a couple of years ago. All my kids like Playmobile. This year we discovered the nativity in amongst the Playmobile pirate ship and the jungle set. Looks like the wise men were upon the high seas in the off season.
Poor Jesus' head broke off, but Olivia painted the eraser of a pencil and added some eyes and a mouth and he looks pretty good again. She has taken the set into protective custody and has them dislayed on her dresser in her room. :)
Posted by: Kelly | December 4, 2008 5:54 PM
For younger kids, I highly recommend Playskool's Little People nativity set. The basic set (the manger scene) isn't costly and it's super-little-kid-friendly. They also have an awesome Mayflower and Thanksgiving feast set...which are on excellent sale right now at Playskool's website. Often, you can get these things at a great discount if you just wait until after the holiday :)
Posted by: Kristina | December 4, 2008 7:02 PM
We have the Little People Three Wise Men set. Too cute!
Posted by: Michelle Potter | December 4, 2008 7:31 PM
The little people set is a hit at our house! http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=900002&e=storeproduct&pid=46513§ion=tod_lp_toys
Posted by: Renee Garcia | December 4, 2008 11:33 PM
We have the Little People nativity also. We have three children with Down Syndrome whose fine motor skills are a bit weak. Last year I realized the poor message I was sending to them when they carried around the ceramic Jesus from our Costco nativity set. I found myself saying "Don't touch Jesus!" "Yes, that's Mother Mary but don't pick her up, she isn't for you to play with." I was making the beauty of the Nativity inaccessible for my little ones. Now I find the Little People Nativity rearranged and lined up on shelves all over the house. Jesus is very personal to them in this wonderful set.
Posted by: Brenda | December 5, 2008 9:14 AM
We LOVE the Little People nativity. The first day after Thanksgiving my three-year-old was asking to get it out. It's so fun to help the kids act out the Christmas story with the dolls.
Posted by: Amy | December 8, 2008 7:59 PM
