Free Christmas Memory Game Printable The Kids Will Love

Have fun this holiday season with our free Christmas memory game printable.

Elevate the holiday fun with this Christmas memory game, an exciting addition to your lineup of Christmas activities for kids.

There are 12 different Christmas images to print out.

There are images of a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, a gingerbread man, and more Christmasthemed pictures.

We love playing printable memory games in our home, and as a really young child, my son has managed to beat me!

We still love to play memory games now, mainly because he loves to win! But this is a fun game for the whole family.

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Christmas matching game printable

This free printable Christmas-inspired matching game is super easy to play for young children. It also makes a great addition to any kid’s Christmas party!

Supplies needed:

• cardstock (regular printer paper will work, but you might be able to see the images through it)
• paper cutter or scissors
• laminator (optional)
• coloring pens to decorate the back of the cards

How to use

Download the Christmas memory game below. There is 1 page included with 12 different images and it will print out in portrait. Make sure to check the printer settings.

This free printable Christmas game is free to print but is for personal use or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of this post and add your email address to get the pdf file.

You will need to print the page twice to match the images.

We like to decorate the back of the cards.

So cut the border around the edge so you are left with the 12 images.

Then grab your coloring pens (these are the ones we love and use all the time) and have fun.

Top tip: if you are using copy paper use coloring pencils or crayons, as the pens may bleed through to the image on the front.

When you have printed the 2 pages you will need to cut out all of the different images.

I prefer to use a paper cutter as it’s easier, quicker, and more accurate, but scissors will work too.

Now you will have two sets of 12, a total of 24 Christmas matching cards.

If you are looking for other fun activities you are going to love the board games for Christmas.

What festive images are included

There are 12 different Christmas theme images that you will need to pair:

• Christmas tree
• Father Christmas
• Christmas gifts
• Christmas lights
• Elf
• Candy cane
• Christmas decorated mailbox
• Lump of coal
• Hot chocolate
• Reindeer
• Snowman
• Gingerbread man

Have fun with the free elf memory game printable too!

How to play?

Shuffle the cards up and lay them on the table face down in rows to make it easier. Or just randomly on the table for older kids.

If you are placing them in rows I find 6 rows with 4 images each works best.

Playing the game is simple.

If you are playing in small groups the youngest player goes first.

Take it in turns to turn over only 2 images.

If it is a match you can either remove them from the game and place them in front of you or leave them turned over face up.

If it is not a matching pair then just return the cards face down, and continue playing.

This is also great for individual play.

The winner is the person who creates the most pairs. Celebrate the winner with these Christmas stickers.

Get creative with our free Christmas cards for kids to color.

What are the benefits of playing memory match games?

Memory games are not only fun for younger kids to play, but they are also educational.

Of course, playing improves memory skills. But it can improve a child’s attention span, their concentration, visual discrimination skills, and focus.

Matching games also help with critical thinking and help children with their attention to detail.

Other free printable Christmas games

Free printable Christmas bingo is a delightful holiday game for all ages. Players mark off festive images on their cards as they’re called out, making it a perfect addition to your holiday gatherings.

Have fun with our free Christmas scavenger hunt clues and let the kids search for the clues around your home that lead to hidden treasures. Adding an element of adventure to your holiday celebrations, especially for the little ones.

Challenge your family and friends with a Christmas scattergories word game. Race against the clock to come up with words or phrases that fit holiday themed categories.

A Christmas word search printable puzzle is a classic and enjoyable way to keep both kids and adults engaged during the holiday season. Search for holiday-themed words hidden in the grid to boost vocabulary and celebrate the Christmas spirit.

Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!

Download the free printable Christmas memory game

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Last Updated on 8 October 2024 by Clare Brown