Looking for quick, fun, and free printable winter activities for kids? You’re in the right place!
The cold season can feel long so I pulled together these free resources to make it easier. You’ll find simple games, learning pages, scavenger hunts, and more. They’re perfect for busy families, classrooms, and libraries.
Let’s make this winter magical, playful, and as stress-free as possible!
Simple Ways to Make Winter Fun for Kids
Here in western Pennsylvania, winters can be rough. We get plenty of snow, ice, and those freezing temps that make you rethink stepping outside. When the wind chill hits, it’s almost impossible to get out as much as we’d like.
That’s why I keep a stash of easy print-and-go activities for winter fun on hand to keep my boys busy, learning and off screens. Over the years, I’ve created a bunch of winter-themed printables for our own collection. And I’m so excited to share them with you!
These simple activities have saved my sanity more times than I can count. I love pairing them with winter crafts and games. I hope they bring the same warmth and fun to your winter days, too.
Free Printable Winter Activities for Kids
These print-and-go winter activities are perfect for homeschool, classrooms, libraries, winter breaks, and cozy days at home. Each one is easy to set up and gives kids a fun way to learn, explore, and stay busy when it’s too cold to go outside.
1. Snowflake Activities for Math Fun: Practice early math skills with hands-on snowflake fun. Kids can count, compare, create patterns, or build their own snowflake designs.
2. Winter Word Search: A simple and calming activity that boosts vocabulary and spelling practice. Great for morning work, quiet time, or warm-ups.
3. Winter Alphabet Game: A playful way to work on letter recognition and sounds. Use it for small groups, literacy centers, or at-home learning fun. You can work on it independently or as a group challenge.
4. Winter Memory Game: Build focus, visual discrimination, and memory skills with these winter-themed cards. A great indoor activity for classroom, library fun, and siblings!
5. Winter Playdough Mats: Perfect for sensory learning! Kids can strengthen fine-motor skills while building snowmen, tracing shapes, and creating winter scenes. Oh, and try these printable activities with one of our homemade playdough recipes, like our peppermint, hot chocolate, and gingerbread.
6. Indoor Winter Activities Chart: If you ever hear “I’m boooored”, this chart is a lifesaver. Keep it on the fridge for easy indoor fun ideas kids can choose from.
7. Winter Alphabet Scavenger Hunt: A super cool indoor literacy activity that gets kids moving, hunting, and practicing letter skills, even when it’s cold outside.
8. Winter Walk Scavenger Hunt: For the days you can get outside, this printable turns a simple walk into an exciting winter nature adventure. If you can’t get outside but still want to enjoy this activity, you can use books or videos.
9. Winter Photo Challenge: Spark creativity and observation skills with easy kid-friendly prompts. You can enjoy these prompts indoors and around your community.
10. Snowman Activities Pack: A fun mix of snowman-themed printables that make winter learning engaging and creative.
11. Winter Color by Number Pages: A calming and screen-free activity that helps kids work on number recognition, fine-motor skills, and color practice.
More Printable Winter Fun for Kids
If you’re loving these free printables and want even more ready-to-go winter magic, my Winter Fun Activities Pack is packed with chill seasonal activities kids adore.
It includes themed worksheets, games, a winter cootie catcher, quiet time fun, and more. You’ll love having this for homeschool winter mornings, classroom centers, and relaxed afternoons at home.
FAQs About These Free Printable Winter Activities for Kids
Most of these activities work well for preschool through early elementary. Many of the resources can be enjoyed by older kids, too. You can always tweak or simplify to make it work for your crew.
Nope! All of these winter printables are designed to be simple and low-prep. Most require basic supplies like crayons, scissors, a pencil, and maybe some playdough. Anything extra (like a clipboard for scavenger hunts) is completely optional.
Absolutely. As a homeschool mom of five boys, I created these winter activities to make learning fun, relaxed, and screen-free. They’re great for morning time, quiet time, independent work, centers, or fun Friday activities.
Yes! Teachers, librarians, and caregivers use these winter printables at any time. They’re easy to prep, engaging, and perfect for stations, early finishers, indoor recess, family programs, or take-home activities.
You bet! These printables are perfect for keeping kids busy during winter break, especially when routines shift and everyone needs easy and calm activities on hand.
Easily Boost Your Seasonal Fun with Kids
Winter doesn’t have to feel long or stressful. A little creativity plus a few print-and-go activities can bring so much joy (and calm!) to your days. I hope these winter printables help you create memories, spark curiosity, and enjoy the season with your crew.
What are some ways that you like to have screen-free winter fun with kids? Do you prefer outdoor winter activities or indoor? Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
