Above is the 2017 version, because we did this again it was so much fun last time!
We used marshmallow fluff for the frosting this year, and it worked pretty well. Also gum drops instead of spice drops (a big flavor improvement!).
Isn't this adorable????
I got the idea from a Pinterest post: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/458241330819541693/
I changed a few things, but not a lot.
I have a PDF file that includes instructions for building the nativity, supply list, some pro tips (i.e., if I do this AGAIN, next time I will know to.... lol!), a spiritual lesson, and a nativity picture that the girls can color/keep after they eat their nativity.
Get that file here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ltWADMnsx7S091QzI3TGJnQ3M/view?usp=sharing
This activity was a ton of fun, and I was able to fit the lesson and building of the nativity into an hour.
Mind you-- I had seventeen girls in attendance (SEVENTEEN!!!!), but also had 7 adults on hand to help. The ratio of 1 adult to 2-3 girls was just about right. The older girls did a lot on their own, but everyone needed help at some point.
If you have a 90 minute activity, GREAT. The longer these set before being moved, the better. I would advise having a Christmas video on hand to watch and some Christmas (spiritual) sing along music available to fill extra time. The girls can also color the nativity picture if extra time is available.
I sent the picture home. No one had time to color!
Royal icing is a MUST. I tried this with buttercream, and it was huge fail. Store bought canned icing would definitely NOT work. You will need powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, and a good strong mixer to make Royal icing. It does not take long to make, but does need to be kept covered as it starts to harden/dry very quickly.
