Christmas Activities For Kids (With Free Printables)

Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of the year, and I can’t wait to share our free printable Christmas activities with you.

From cozy afternoons crafting by the tree to laughter-filled games during holiday gatherings, these ideas have become a cherished part of our family’s traditions.

Whether you’re looking for free holiday printables to enjoy with your kids or ways to make the season extra magical, this list has something for everyone.

So grab some cocoa, settle in, and let’s explore some creative ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

The best christmas fun for kids including homeschool activities, games, free printables and so much more

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Having fun with the kids this holiday season

We put away our non religious homeschool curriculum from the week before Thanksgiving so we can just have fun!

The magical season of Christmas is upon us, bringing joy, laughter, and the spirit of giving.

It’s a time when families come together, cherishing traditions and creating beautiful memories.

And what better way to make the holiday season even more special than by engaging kids in a wide array of exciting Christmas activities?

Discover a treasure trove of ideas. From advent calendars and fun games to arts and crafts. That will keep the kids entertained in the festive spirit of Christmas.

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Countdown to Christmas

We have lots of Elf on the Shelf ideas throughout December too. This has been a tradition for about 8 years now, and despite our son knowing that Twinkletoes is not real, it makes it even more magical, not less.

We’re just a hop, skip, and a jingle away from the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas!

With the air getting colder and the holiday spirit brewing, it’s time to dust off those stockings and start the countdown to the big day.

So gather ’round, because we’ve got a sleigh-full of festive fun and enchantment coming your way!

Let’s embark on a merry journey as we count down the days to Christmas, filled with joy, laughter, and a touch of magic!

Advent calendar ideas
Best family advent calendars
Best advent calendars for kids
Best advent calendars for teen boys
Best advent calendars for teen girls
Free printable advent calendar to color
Christmas countdown ideas
Free printable Christmas planner
Printable Christmas bucket list
Christmas planning
Christmas bucket list ideas
Santa wish lists

If you are looking for Christmas gift guides you will find them here.

Christmas Games for Kids

Are you ready to embark on a festive gaming extravaganza?

We’ve rounded up the ultimate collection of Christmas games for kids that are bound to sprinkle some extra holiday cheer into your celebrations.

From the thrill of a Christmas treasure hunt to the laughter-inducing Christmas scattergories, and the brain-teasing fun of a Christmas escape room, we’ve got a lineup that’ll keep the reindeer on their toes.

So grab your Santa hat and let’s dive into a world of Christmas board games, memory challenges, spot-the-difference puzzles, and even printable Christmas placemats for some added creative flair.

Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with these joyful and entertaining games!

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Educational Christmas Activities

The holiday season isn’t just about jingle bells and gingerbread houses. It’s also a perfect time for some educational Christmas activities that will keep your homeschooling adventure merry and bright.

From alphabet worksheets to graphing and counting exercises, we’ve got a sack full of engaging activities that will have you learning while spreading holiday cheer.

And don’t forget to explore the fascinating life cycles of penguins, reindeer, and polar bears. It’s like taking a trip to the Arctic without leaving your cozy home!

So, grab your pencil and get ready for some festive fun with dot-to-dot challenges, creative writing prompts, word scrambles, and word searches.

And of course, we’ve got a sleigh-load of enchanting Christmas read-alouds and captivating books about Santa’s little helpers, the elves.

Let’s make this holiday season a time of joy, learning, and Santa-approved knowledge!

Christmas Language Arts Worksheets

Engage in festive learning with Christmas-themed language arts activities like writing prompts, poems, worksheets, and delightful storybooks for kindergarteners and beyond.

Christmas alphabet worksheets
Christmas crossword puzzle printable
12 days of Christmas writing prompts
Christmas tracing worksheets
Christmas mad libs
Christmas writing prompts
Christmas acrostic poem template
If I were a reindeer writing prompt
If I were Santa writing prompt
Christmas word scramble printable
Christmas word search printable
Best Christmas read alouds
Best Christmas elf books
Best Christmas books for kindergarten
Free printable Christmas word games

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Christmas STEM Printables

Explore the wonders of Christmas through STEM activities! Dive into graphing, counting, and life cycle worksheets featuring penguins, reindeer, polar bears, and more.

Christmas graphing worksheets
Christmas counting worksheets
Christmas math worksheets
Life cycle of a penguin worksheets
Parts of a penguin worksheet
Life cycle of a reindeer worksheets
Reindeer math worksheets
Polar bear life cycle worksheets
Parts of a polar bear worksheets
Christmas tree life cycle coloring page
Christmas tree life cycle worksheet
Parts of a Christmas tree worksheet
Christmas dot to dot printables
Life cycle of a snowflake worksheet

Christmas Around the World Activities

Learn about Christmas traditions around the globe with our free worksheets.

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Christmas Arts and Crafts Activities For Kids

Get your paintbrushes and markers ready, because we’re about to dive into a world of Christmas arts and crafts that will make this holiday season extra colorful and creative.

From delightful color-by-number activities to enchanting coloring pages featuring everything from the 12 days of Christmas to the magical Nutcracker ballet.

And what’s more, you can personalize your Christmas greetings with cards and gift tags that you can color yourself!

We’ve also got some printable Christmas bookmarks and coloring cards that will make your reading time sparkle with holiday cheer.

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Christmas Handprint Art

Don’t forget to leave your artistic mark with handprint crafts featuring Santa, snow globes, penguins, reindeer, angels, and even a Christmas tree.

So, let’s roll up our sleeves, gather our art supplies, and create some festive masterpieces that will bring joy to your hearts and a smile to everyone’s faces!