The holiday season is such a fun time for kids and adults alike. There’s nothing quite like the warm, cozy feeling that comes with decorating the tree, listening to Christmas music, and baking cookies. And what better way to make the most of this festive time of year than by sitting down with your family and enjoying some fun Christmas activities? These free Christmas Activity printables I have created are perfect for keeping kids entertained and getting into the holiday spirit.
Why use printables for Christmas activities?
Printables are a great way to engage children in learning and creative play. They provide a fun, interactive experience that can be done at home or on the go. Plus, they’re easy to access and require minimal preparation – perfect for busy parents during the holiday season!
And the best part? These printables are completely free! No need to spend money on expensive activity books or supplies, just download and print from the comfort of your own home.
Printable Christmas Activities
These free Christmas printables cover a range of activities suitable for different age groups. You can easily print out multiple copies for group activities or keep a stash on hand for when your little ones need some entertainment. Here are some of the activities you will find in my bundle below:
Christmas I Spy
I Spy is a great game for practicing counting and observation skills. This Christmas-themed I Spy printable features festive items like mistletoe, presents, and trees. Simply print out the sheet and have the kids search for the items listed.
Christmas Coloring Pages
Coloring is a classic activity that never goes out of style. These Christmas coloring pages are perfect for keeping little ones busy while you wrap presents or bake holiday treats. You can also use them as decorations once they’re done coloring!
Word Search
Challenge your kids’ vocabulary with a Christmas word search. This printable features holiday-related words for them to find. It’s a great way to keep their minds sharp while still enjoying the festive season.
Word Scramble
For older children, a word scramble is a fun and challenging activity. This printable features scrambled Christmas words for them to unscramble. It’s a great way to keep their minds active during the holiday break.
Decorate the Christmas Tree
Let your little ones get creative with this printable Christmas tree-decorating activity. They can color and add ornaments and decorate the tree however they like. You can use your imagination and use materials like glitter, buttons, and stickers for a more hands-on experience.
You can even turn it into a group activity by having each child decorate their tree and then displaying them all together. I have also included a decorate the presents activity.
Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe is a timeless game that can be played anywhere and anytime. This Christmas-themed printable adds a festive twist to the classic game. You can print multiple copies for group activities or keep a stash on hand for when your little ones need some entertainment.
Alphabet Game
Practice the alphabet with this fun and festive game. Write down a different Christmas word for each letter of the alphabet and have your kids try to come up with a word for each one. For example, A could be “Angel,” B could be “Bell,” and so on.
Christmas Maze
Mazes are a great way to improve problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. This Christmas-themed maze will keep your kids entertained as they try to find their way through the holiday shapes and characters.
Count the Christmas Sweaters/Mugs
For younger children, counting activities are a great way to introduce math in a fun and festive way. Print out a sheet with various Christmas sweaters or mugs and have your child count how many of each there are.
Items Needed for Your Printables
Having a printer, paper, and ink on hand will make it much easier to utilize the above fun Christmas printables.
I love using a good all-in one printer. This Canon Wireless Printer is a great for printing coloring pages and printables.
Additionally, having crayons, colored pencils or markers available for coloring activities will add an extra touch of creativity and enjoyment to these holiday-themed printables.
For smaller children, I recommend keeping a nice set of mess-free markers around. I also like to use non-toxic or natural crayons. These 100% beeswax crayons are great and safe for children to use.
Ways to Use These Christmas Printables
These Christmas printables are not only great for keeping your kids busy during the holiday season, but they can also be used in various other ways. Here are a few ideas:
- Use them as decorations for your home by printing and hanging them up on the walls.
- Bring them with you to a holiday party or family gathering to keep little ones entertained.
- Give them as gifts to friends and family, either individually or in a bundle with other Christmas activities.
- Paint the coloring page printables and use them as gift tags for your presents.
- Have a Christmas-themed printable scavenger hunt where your kids have to find and complete each activity.
- Use the word search printable as a fun addition to a family game night or as an educational activity in the classroom.
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Looking for more Christmas Activities? This Christmas Activity bundle in my shop has over 80 pages with activities such as:
Shadow Match
-Which one is different?
-Word Match
-Do a Dot Marker
Connect the Dots
-Memory Cards
-I-spy
-Scavenger Hunt
-Color By Number
-Trace and Color
-Bucket List
and more!
Conclusion
Christmas is a time for spreading joy and spending quality time with loved ones. These Christmas printables provide a fun and engaging way to celebrate the holiday season with your kids. So gather some supplies, print out these free activities, and enjoy making memories together this Christmas! Happy holidays from our family to yours.