6 Free Christmas Color by Number Printables for Festive Fun

These Christmas color by number printables are a fun way to bring a little calm to the holiday chaos.

Perfect for your stash of free printable Christmas activities, these six designs keep kids happily coloring festive scenes.

It’s an easy, screen-free activity that adds a touch of creativity and quiet to the season.

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Why use color by number worksheets?

These color by number printables have more benefits than you might think.

As kids color in each section, they’re working on hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, practicing how to stay within the lines and use their hands carefully.

It’s also a great way to help them build focus as they work through each part of the picture.

Color-by-number activities offer a little freedom, too—kids can choose shades or blend colors, adding their own creative touch.

Beyond the fun of coloring, they’re practicing number recognition, which is a nice bonus for learning.

Color by number Christmas printables

These festive color by number worksheets are free to print and perfect for adding some holiday fun to quiet time at home or in the classroom. Just scroll down to grab the PDF and start coloring!

Inside, you’ll find six different holiday designs to keep the kids busy and creative. You’ll need nine different colors for these pages—our family loves using these dual tipped pens (they come in 72 colors and are easy to keep organized in a handy case!).

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s included:

Two Santa Pages: One focuses on Santa’s jolly face, while the other has him hilariously stuck in the chimney. (You might also enjoy our free Santa handprint art to go along with these!)

Reindeer and Christmas Pudding: The reindeer is adorable, and the Christmas pudding page adds a sweet touch. Both are fun, festive designs kids love.

Our reindeer handprint craft also makes a nice keepsake to go with this.

Ornament and Elf Pages: The ornament is simple and cheerful, and the little Elf is a favorite around here.

Plus, if you’re doing Elf on the Shelf, these make a fun addition to your setup.

These print in black and white. If your child isn’t reading yet, consider coloring the crayons in the right colors first to guide them through the activity.

It’s a fun, relaxing way for kids to engage with the holiday season without screens, and it keeps them busy, too!

More fun Christmas activities for kids

Looking for more ways to bring holiday cheer into learning? These Christmas-themed activities add a fun, festive twist to your regular routine, keeping kids engaged and excited all season long.

• Personalize your holiday greetings with Christmas coloring cards, letting kids color festive designs.
• Add a creative touch to your gifts with free Christmas tags to color, perfect for making presents extra special.
• Engage kids with a variety of free Christmas coloring pages featuring holiday-themed images.
• Help kids practice their counting skills with festive Christmas counting worksheets.
• Combine math and holiday fun with Christmas graphing worksheets, featuring seasonal images for kids to enjoy.
• Encourage literacy with Christmas alphabet worksheets that focus on letters and holiday words, perfect for early learners.

Best Christmas books for preschoolers

In our house, Christmas isn’t complete without a stack of favorite holiday books. These stories bring out the magic of the season, from snowmen on wintry adventures to tales that celebrate kindness and friendship.

With bright illustrations and simple stories, these books are perfect for snuggling up together and sharing a little holiday wonder with your preschooler. Here are a few we keep coming back to:

• How to Catch an Elf – Follow the adventures of a clever elf who dodges all the creative traps kids set to catch him. Fun and festive, it’s a lighthearted read kids love.
• Tough Cookie – This story follows a gingerbread cookie who discovers he’s not quite as “tough” as he thought, with a sweet message about friendship and confidence.
• Cooking with the Grinch – Perfect for kids who like a little mischief, this story brings the Grinch into the kitchen, making for a fun holiday read—especially if your little one enjoys helping with holiday treats.

Each of these books brings a bit of seasonal fun, making storytime one of the best parts of our holiday traditions.

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Last Updated on 3 November 2024 by Clare Brown