The holiday season is the perfect time to sprinkle a little extra joy into learning. You’ll love this collection of 33 free printable Christmas learning activities for kids!
I’ve gathered my print-and-go Christmas activities that build skills and spark excitement. These activities keep kids engaged, learning, and having a blast while giving you back a little breathing room (huge win in December!).
These themed packs are all designed to make your holiday season smoother and way more fun. Now is the time to load up on simple Christmas learning activities your crew will love. Let’s make this December delightful and doable!
Why I Love Free Printable Christmas Learning Activities for Kids
As a busy homeschool mom of five boys, I totally understand how wild and full the holiday season can feel. December has a special kind of energy. Kids are excited and it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling all the things at once.
Over the years, I learned something that changed everything for us: It’s so much easier (and way more fun!) to ride the wave of holiday enthusiasm rather than fight it.
Instead of trying to stick to “business as usual”, I started leaning into the magic of the season. And that’s why I began creating Christmas-themed printable activities and ideas. These printables are simple screen-free fun that lets kids learn through the holiday excitement, not in spite of it.
My boys and I have enjoyed every single one of these Christmas printables. Many of these activities have become traditions we look forward to year after year.
I hope these resources bring you that same light and joy to your holiday season!
Our Christmas Learning Activities for Kids
These activities are designed to help your crew stay engaged, focused, and excited about learning (even when the holiday energy is sky-high!). You’ll find a variety of resources, from word searches and I Spy to math worksheets, writing prompts and games. They’re all print-and-go and perfect for:
- homeschool morning time
- classroom centers
- library programs
- after-school activities
- quiet time
- holiday parties
- keeping kids busy while you wrap gifts or prep holiday meals
Each printable is festive while reinforcing important skills without adding to your stress.
Christmas Word Games and Activities
Boost vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills while keeping things festive with:
Related: Free Printable Christmas Gratitude Tree Activity Set
Holiday Observation Activities
Encourage visual discrimination, attention to detail, and look closely”skills.
- Christmas I Spy
- Build Keen Observation Skills Pack (using the five senses for holiday fun)
- Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt
- Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Games
Perfect for groups, morning time, brain breaks, or holiday parties.
- Christmas Bingo
- What’s In Santa’s Workshop? Interactive Game
- Christmas Memory Game
- Christmas Alphabet Game
Gingerbread Learning Fun
A sweet way to add hands-on excitement to your holiday plans.
- Gingerbread Man Activity Cube
- Gingerbread Man Activities
- Coloring Bookmarks with Gingerbread Friends
- Gingerbread Man Coloring Pages
- 3D Gingerbread House Coloring Craft
Christmas Math Activities and Worksheets
A fun way to practice math facts, number recognition, and problem-solving.
- Christmas Math Activities
- Christmas Coordinate Graphing Worksheets
- Candy Canes & Ladders Game
- Christmas Color by Number
- Christmas Color by Shapes
Christmas Writing, Reading and Handwriting Activities
Strengthen literacy skills with festive printables that make practice enjoyable.
Christmas Coloring Pages and Crafty Fun
Easy, mess-free, and creative options that keep kids busy and calm.
- Christmas Coloring Pages
- Christmas Around the World Coloring Pages
- Coloring Bookmarks with Cute Christmas Themes
- Christmas 3D Coloring Activity
- Christmas Gnome Cones
- Surprise Cards with Christmas Themes
- Christmas Pixel Art Activities
- 3D Christmas Tree Cones
Skill-Building Christmas Activities
Quiet time learning made simple and fun.
- Tracing Worksheets
- Christmas Playdough Mats
- Fitness Activities (holiday movement fun)
- Reindeer Activities Pack
- Elf Activities Pack
FAQs About These Christmas Learning Activities for Kids
Most of these printables work well for preschool through elementary ages. Many are flexible, so you can easily make it work for your crew by offering extra support for younger kids or extra challenges for older ones.
Nope! Most activities are print-and-go and use basic supplies you probably already have, like pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, and maybe some playdough. A few activities (like the observation pack or scavenger hunts) work great with a clipboard or small basket, but it’s totally optional.
Definitely! Teachers, librarians, and caregivers love using these resources as centers, early finishers, stations, morning bins, or quick brain breaks. Feel free to print for your students or patrons.
Absolutely! You can print as many copies as you need for your household or classroom.
Easily Make This Christmas Extra Special
I hope this collection helps you breathe a little easier and enjoy the magic of the season without feeling like you have to scramble for ideas. These simple activities have brought so much connection and calm to our home over the years and I’m thrilled to share them with you.
Remember, you don’t have to do all the things. Just pick one or two activities that feel fun and doable for your crew. Let the holiday excitement work in your favor, and enjoy those sweet moments of learning, laughter, and togetherness.
Want Even More Holiday Fun?
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