Christmas Printable Activities For Kids

I’ve rounded up more than 75 free printable Christmas activities for kids, including festive worksheets, games, coloring pages, and crafts to enjoy throughout December.

You’ll find Christmas word searches, bingo, scavenger hunts, math worksheets, writing prompts, and plenty of coloring activities. There are options for preschoolers through older kids, whether you’re planning classroom activities, Christmas parties, or something fun to do at home.

I’ve organized everything by activity type so you can quickly find what you need.

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Christmas Countdown Printables

These Christmas countdown activities are a fun way to build excitement throughout December, from coloring an Advent calendar to planning festive family activities. For more inspiration, see our Christmas countdown ideas and Elf on the Shelf activities.

• Free printable advent calendar to color – Kids can color a little section each day and see Christmas getting closer.
• Christmas escape room Advent calendar for older kids – A 24-day printable puzzle challenge designed for ages 12+, with secret codes, word games, and a mystery picture that leads to a final Christmas Eve challenge.
• Santa wish list printable – Great for younger kids still writing to Santa, or just organizing gift ideas.
• Christmas bucket list printable – We check off little things like “watch a Christmas movie” or “bake cookies together.”
• Free printable Christmas planner – This one helps me keep everything straight, gift ideas, meals, cards, and to-dos.

Christmas Printable Games for Kids

These free printable Christmas games are great for classroom parties, family game nights, or keeping kids entertained during December. From scavenger hunts and bingo to Scattergories and I Spy, there’s a mix of activities for younger kids, older children, and teens.

• Christmas scavenger hunt clues – Hide the clues around the house for a fun Christmas morning or party surprise.
• Santa hunt printable – A version for younger kids who want to “follow Santa’s trail.”
• Christmas photo scavenger hunt – Great for getting kids outside or snapping silly pics at a family gathering.
• Reindeer scavenger hunt clues – Adds a little reindeer twist to the fun.
• Christmas memory game – Printable cards with festive icons, easy to set up and great for little ones.

• Christmas scattergories – We laugh every time we play this one, great for older kids or teens.
• Christmas charades printable and online game – Act out festive words and phrases for everyone to guess. Play with the free printable cards or use the online game for a quick, no-prep Christmas party activity.
• Christmas bingo printable – Perfect for groups or parties, just print and play.
• Christmas spot the difference printables – A quiet activity that keeps them focused when you need a few minutes.
• Free printable Christmas placemats – Combine games and coloring with these for holiday dinners.
• Christmas I spy printable – A go-to in our house for quiet time or car rides.
• Christmas gift exchange dice game printable – Makes gift swaps more fun, even with dollar store trinkets.

We also enjoy a few Christmas board games and paid printable activities for family game nights. These aren’t free, but they’re worth considering if you’re looking for something different.

• Christmas board games for families – A collection of festive board games for playing together over the holidays.
• Christmas escape room for kids – Printable escape room games with puzzles and clues for Christmas parties, siblings, or family activities.

Educational Christmas Activities

These educational Christmas activities cover reading, writing, math, and science, with free printable worksheets for preschoolers through elementary students.

I’ve grouped them into language arts and STEM activities to make it easier to find something suitable for your kids or classroom.

For more seasonal learning ideas, see my collection of educational Christmas worksheets.

Christmas Language Arts Worksheets

These Christmas language arts worksheets include spelling puzzles, writing prompts, alphabet activities, and word searches. You can also explore my collection of free printable Christmas word games for more ideas.

• Christmas alphabet printables – Perfect for letter practice with preschoolers or early readers.
• Christmas crossword printable – Great for vocabulary and spelling review.

• 12 days of Christmas writing prompts – Fun for building writing stamina with a seasonal twist.
• Christmas tracing worksheets – Simple fine motor practice for little ones.
• Christmas Mad Libs – These always get us laughing (and reviewing parts of speech without realizing it).
• Christmas writing prompts – A mix of creative and reflective ideas for different ages.
• Christmas acrostic poem template – A nice mix of poetry and seasonal vocabulary.

• If I were a reindeer writing prompt – One of my son’s favorites.
• If I were Santa writing prompt – Fun for imagination and handwriting practice.
• Christmas word scramble – Sneaky spelling fun.
• Christmas word search printable – Low-prep, high-engagement for morning time or quiet work.

We also enjoy pairing these activities with Christmas books:

• Best Christmas read alouds – Cozy chapter books and picture books we come back to every year.
• Best Christmas elf books – Perfect if your Elf on the Shelf needs a little literary backup.
• Best Christmas books for kindergarten – Gentle, fun stories that are just right for younger readers.

Christmas STEM Printables

These Christmas math and science worksheets include counting, graphing, reindeer activities, and winter animal life cycles. They’re useful for seasonal lessons, morning work, or activities during winter break.

You can find more subjects and activities in my collection of free printables.

• Christmas graphing worksheets – A fun way to practice data skills with a seasonal spin.
• Christmas counting worksheets – Ideal for preschool and kindergarten review.
• Christmas math worksheets – Covering basic operations with holiday flair.
• Life cycle of a penguin worksheets – Great for animal studies and seasonal science.

• Parts of a penguin coloring page – Combines labeling with coloring.
• Life cycle of a reindeer worksheets – A nice tie-in to all the reindeer stories this time of year.
• Reindeer math worksheets for kindergarten – Fun and age-appropriate.
• Polar bear life cycle worksheets – Easy to pair with a nonfiction book.
• Polar bear body parts worksheet – Labeling and vocabulary all in one.

• Christmas tree life cycle coloring page – Combines science with fine motor practice.
• Christmas tree life cycle worksheet – Good for sequencing and comprehension.
• Parts of a Christmas tree printable – Adds a bit of botany to your holiday lessons.
• Free Christmas dot to dot printables – A quiet-time favorite with hidden math practice.
• Life cycle of a snowflake worksheet – A fascinating topic we revisit every winter.

Christmas Around the World Activities

Explore how Christmas is celebrated in different countries with these free Christmas Around the World worksheets, coloring pages, and activities.

From La Befana in Italy to Las Posadas in Mexico, these printables introduce kids to different holiday traditions while covering geography, history, and cultural studies.

• Christmas around the world coloring pages – A mix of designs featuring traditions from different countries.
• Irish Christmas coloring pages – Introduce children to holiday customs from Ireland.
• Christmas in Italy worksheets – Includes symbols, food, and La Befana.

• Christmas in the Netherlands coloring pages – Highlight Sinterklaas and Dutch traditions.
• Christmas in Germany coloring pages – Perfect for learning about Advent wreaths and St. Nicholas Day.
• Christmas in Germany worksheets – More detailed activities for elementary students.
• Christmas in the Philippines worksheets – One of the most festive countries, focus on parols and Simbang Gabi.
• Christmas in Mexico worksheets – Includes Las Posadas and other key traditions.
• Christmas around the world worksheet – A simple overview of multiple countries’ celebrations.
• Kwanzaa worksheets – Great for expanding your cultural studies beyond Christmas.

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Christmas Arts and Crafts Activities for Kids

These printable Christmas crafts include coloring pages, handmade cards, gift tags, and bookmarks that kids can decorate themselves.

There are simple activities for preschoolers, along with more detailed designs for older kids and teens. They’re great for classroom crafts, quiet afternoons, or making personalized Christmas gifts.

• Christmas color by number printables – Great for quiet mornings or math review with younger kids.
• Nativity color by number printable – A simple way to explore the Christmas story through art.

• Las Posadas color by number – Tie into your Christmas Around the World lessons.
• A Christmas Carol coloring pages – Pairs well with read-alouds or theater visits.
• Free Christmas coloring pages – A variety of festive scenes for all ages.
• 12 days of Christmas coloring pages – A fun visual way to explore the classic song.

• Nutcracker coloring pages – Especially fun after watching a performance or movie.
• Christmas coloring cards – Kids can personalize their holiday messages for friends and family.
• Christmas gift tag coloring pages – Adds a handmade touch to wrapped presents.
• Free Christmas bookmarks to color – Great stocking stuffers or reading rewards.
• Christmas cards to color for teens – More detailed designs for older kids and adults.
• Free Christmas thank you cards to color – Makes post-holiday gratitude feel fun and meaningful.

Christmas Handprint Art

Christmas handprint crafts make lovely keepsakes and homemade gifts, especially for younger kids. These printable templates include Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees, and more.

Most need just a few supplies, such as paint, paper, and markers, making them easy to put together at home or in the classroom.

• Christmas gnome handprint template – A silly, festive favorite.
• Santa handprint template – Great for preschoolers and younger kids.
• Handprint snow globe art – Makes a lovely keepsake or holiday card.
• Christmas penguin handprint template – Works well with black and white paint and a splash of orange.
• Handprint Christmas tree template – A fun layered look with painted handprints as branches.

• Snowman handprint template – Easy to decorate with buttons, scarves, and hats.
• Reindeer handprint template – One of our all-time favorites, googly eyes optional but encouraged!
• Angel handprint template – A sweet, simple craft that also works well for Christmas plays or church groups.

Christmas Gift and Treat Printables

These last two Christmas printables are perfect for putting together small homemade gifts and Christmas Eve treats.

• Snowman soup free printable bag toppers – Add these festive labels to bags of hot cocoa mix and marshmallows for an easy Christmas gift.
• Free reindeer food printable – Pair the printable with oats for a fun Christmas Eve tradition.

Last Updated on 20 October 2026 by Clare Brown