Where’s the Baby? is a fun, easy-to-follow EYFS Nativity play script for Nursery and Reception, featuring simple dialogue, familiar songs and flexible casting.

The children are searching for baby Jesus, meeting shepherds, kings, angels and animals along the way. But there’s a surprise - the baby has been sleeping in the manger all along!

Designed with young children in mind, this Nativity uses repetition, humour and familiar nursery rhyme tunes to help everyone feel confident taking part.

What’s included:

• A complete six-page Nativity script with song lyrics and stage directions, supplied as a ready-to-print PDF and an editable Word document.
• Short, repetitive lines that are easy for young children to learn
• Songs set to familiar nursery rhyme tunes
• Flexible roles that can be shared between individuals or groups
• Simple staging and costume requirements
• Helpful notes for teachers

Perfect for:

• Nursery and Reception (ages 3–5)
• EYFS Christmas performances
• Schools and settings with larger or mixed-confidence groups
• Teachers looking for a manageable, enjoyable Nativity without complicated staging

Running time: Approximately 15–30 minutes, depending on song choices and adaptations.

Originally adapted and performed with 60 Reception children, this script can easily be adjusted for different group sizes.

A simple, joyful Nativity with a lovely ending: “Shhh! Don’t wake the baby!”