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Kids Christmas printables guide · Updated Nov 14, 2026

Kids Christmas Printables: Activity Pages, Games, Advent Cards and a Santa Letter

December with kids tends to go the same way. There is a week of school parties, a few long afternoons at home, a countdown nobody wants to forget, and a moment on Christmas Eve when everyone needs something to do. Kids Christmas printables cover all of those moments for the cost of some paper and ink, as long as you pick the right one for the age and the setting.

This page sorts the kids Christmas printables in the SteadyStackStudio Etsy shop by the job they do: quiet activity pages, group games, a countdown, a letter from Santa, and full party kits. Each one is an instant download PDF that you print at home or at a print shop, and the details below come from the listings so you know what is in the file before you buy. Nothing is shipped, and the files are for personal, family and classroom use.

Start here: which kids Christmas printable do you need?

Start with the situation, not the product. Ask how many kids there will be, how old they are, and whether you need something for ten minutes or for an afternoon.

Activity pages for quiet time

Activity pages are the easiest kids Christmas printables to use because they need no setup and no adult. Print a stack, hand over a pencil, and the page does the rest. The things to check are the age range, whether there is an answer key for the adult who is asked to check the work, and how many different kinds of page there are, since most kids tire of one puzzle type quickly.

A mix works better than a pile of identical pages. Mazes and drawing pages suit younger kids who are not reading well yet, while word searches and secret codes keep slightly older kids busy for longer. If you are packing for a trip or a family dinner, print a few of each and let the child pick.

For a December plan that pairs puzzle pages with a daily family activity, see the Christmas activities for kids printable guide.

  • Christmas Activity Pages for Kids printable: a 16-page PDF for ages 6 to 10, with easier pages that work for younger children with a little help. Page 1 is a start-here guide. Inside: an easy word search with 8 words and a tricky one with 14, an easy and a tricky maze, a Christmas word scramble with 12 words, 3 secret code messages, 4 easy 4x4 sudoku puzzles and 2 tricky 6x6 ones, an I spy and count page, a make-as-many-words-as-you-can page, 9 tic-tac-toe boards, a design-your-own-ornaments page and a My Christmas Story writing page, with answer keys on the last two pages. Print as many copies as you need for your family or classroom.
  • Christmas Activity Pages for Kids: a 34-page PDF (cover plus 33 pages) with 6 mazes from easy to harder, 4 word searches, 4 word scrambles with 32 Christmas words, 3 secret code pages, 3 missing letters pages, a letter to Santa, 3 drawing pages (gingerbread house, finish the tree, design a sweater), 2 math pages and 7 pages of answer keys. Every maze was checked by computer to have one solution. It suits ages about 5 to 9, classroom parties and homeschool. It comes in US Letter and A4, and some answer lines are fillable.
  • Christmas Word Search Printable: 12 puzzles in 3 levels, 4 each of Easy (10 x 10 grid, across and down only), Medium (13 x 13, adding diagonals) and Hard (16 x 16, all 8 directions including backwards), plus 12 answer keys. Themes include Holiday Treats, Deck the Halls, Winter Wonderland and Songs of the Season. It works for kids, classrooms and seniors, so one pack can serve a mixed group.

Games for groups and families

Group games need a different check: how many players does it handle, and how much cutting and prep does it take? Bingo is the classic answer for a big group because every child plays at the same time and nobody is eliminated. A scavenger hunt is the opposite, a game for one family that you set up once and then watch.

For a hunt, hide the clues before the kids wake up or leave the room, and keep the answer key handy so you can give hints. For bingo, a bowl of small candies or mini marshmallows makes good markers. If your group includes older kids who find bingo babyish, a teen challenge or a photo hunt gives them something to compete at. If kids are 8 or older and enjoy puzzles, the Christmas Escape Room is a step up, with 7 puzzles, hints and an answer key.

  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids: a 9-page PDF with a parent guide, a hiding guide and answer key, 12 rhyming clue cards, 6 blank clue cards you can fill in for your own hiding spots, a Christmas Photo Hunt with 20 things to find and photograph, a Teen Challenge Hunt with 15 challenges with points, and clue number tags 1 to 12. The clues use common household spots like the fridge, a bookshelf and the couch.
  • Christmas Bingo Printable: a 27-page PDF with a How to Play page, 40 bingo cards (2 per page, every card different, center square FREE), a Caller Checklist with all 48 words and 48 calling cards to cut out and draw from a bowl. The words are easy to read for kids, such as snowman, mittens, gingerbread, sleigh and cocoa.

Countdowns and a letter from Santa

Not every kids Christmas printable is a game. A countdown gives a long month a shape, and a letter from Santa gives one child a moment that feels personal. Both are small and quick to set up, which matters in December.

For a countdown, decide before you print how much effort you want to put into the daily activities. A set of low-cost, stay-home cards means you never have to shop or drive on a busy day, and a set of family cards suits the weekends. For the Santa letter, read all the versions before you pick one, because a child who had a tricky year may need a different tone from a child who had a great one.

  • Advent Calendar Activity Cards: a 12-page PDF with a How to Use page and two sets of 24 cards. Set 1 is Family Activities (baking, lights, crafts, giving) and Set 2 is Stay-Home Activities, low-cost cards that need no shopping or driving. There are also 6 blank fillable cards for your own traditions, a Countdown Tracker for December 1 to 24 and envelope numbers 1 to 24. Put a card in each envelope, pocket or small bag and open one each day.
  • Christmas Advent Activity Cards: a 12-page PDF with 25 family activity cards, one for each day from December 1 to Christmas Day, plus 11 blank cards, number tags 1 to 25, a countdown tracker, 50 bonus activity ideas and an advent planner. The cards are simple, low-cost activities such as cocoa night, a lights tour or a secret act of kindness. Our Christmas activities for kids printable guide covers how to use the cards with a stack of puzzle pages.
  • Letter from Santa Printable: a 10-page fillable PDF plus an editable Word file and a README. It has a parent guide, a classic letter for ages 3 to 10, a larger-print letter for a little one, a gentle Keep Shining letter for a child who had a tricky year, a family letter for siblings, a blank letter, a Nice List certificate, an elf report card, a fold-your-own envelope, envelope labels and 8 From Santa gift tags. Type the name in a PDF app such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Party kits for sleepovers and classrooms

A party kit saves the most time because the games, the plan and the extras are already put together. The question is which kind of party you are running. A classroom party is about managing 20 or more kids in a short time with helpers, while a sleepover is about a few friends and a cozy evening.

For a classroom, the plan matters more than the games. A time-by-time schedule, a supply list and a volunteer sign-up sheet turn a chaotic hour into one that runs itself. Check your class allergy list before you pick snacks. For a sleepover, the extras are what make it feel like a party: invitations, awards and a hot cocoa bar sign. The Christmas pajama party ideas for kids guide walks through the games and a 2-hour plan.

  • Christmas Pajama Party Kit: a 15-page PDF with a host guide and an easy 2-hour party plan, invitations, Pajama Party Bingo with 6 different cards and 30 calling words, 15 Would You Rather cards, 20 Christmas Charades cards, 24 Draw and Guess cards, a Draw a Snowman With Your Eyes Closed game, 10 PJ Party Awards plus 2 blank ones, a Hot Cocoa Bar sign with 8 topping labels, 12 favor tags and a party checklist and guest list. It is best for ages 4 to 10.
  • Classroom Christmas Party Games: a 32-page PDF with a 45-Minute Party Plan, a Supply List, a fillable Parent Volunteer Sign-Up sheet, Game Rules at a Glance and 6 games: Christmas Bingo with 30 different cards, 60-Second Challenges with 8 station signs, Would You Rather with 12 kid-friendly cards, a Draw-It Relay with 20 word cards, a Pass-the-Gift poem and Christmas Trivia for Kids with 25 questions and an answer key. It is best for grades K to 5.

How to print kids Christmas printables

  • Print at Actual size or 100% so cards, clue tags and puzzles come out the size the file intends. Every pack here comes in US Letter, and most also come in A4.
  • Use plain paper for activity pages, word searches and plans, and cardstock for bingo cards, clue cards and anything you will cut out and reuse.
  • Print the answer keys on a separate pass and keep them out of the stack the kids will use.
  • Print one copy first and check it before you print 30 for a class.
  • If a page has fillable fields, type in a PDF app that supports forms, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, or print it and write by hand.

A simple plan for the weeks before Christmas

You do not need all of these. A realistic plan is one countdown, one game for the family, and one thing for the busiest day. Start the advent cards on December 1, keep the activity pages in a bag for trips and waiting rooms, and save the scavenger hunt or the pajama kit for the weekend before Christmas or Christmas Eve.

If you are also planning the adult side of the holiday, see the Holiday Party Games guide for party games across ages, or the Christmas Planner Printables guide for gift lists, cards and the dinner menu. Teachers can also look at the Teacher Printables guide for classroom forms.

A note on use

These are printable files for personal, family, classroom and non-commercial use, and nothing is shipped. Please do not resell or share the files. Always supervise young children with scissors, and check for allergies before you serve any snacks at a party.

Step-by-step guides

Frequently asked questions

What are good Christmas activities for kids that need no prep?

Print a few puzzle pages and keep a pencil ready: mazes, word searches and sudoku need no setup. The 26-page Christmas Activity Pages for Kids and the 16-page activity book are both ready to print. For a daily family activity, use the Christmas Advent Activity Cards. The Christmas activities for kids printable guide has a December plan and ideas by age.

What are the best Christmas printables for kids?

It depends on the age and the setting. Activity pages with mazes and word searches suit quiet time for ages about 5 to 9, bingo suits a whole class or a big family party, a scavenger hunt suits one family at home, and an advent card set gives a month-long countdown.

What Christmas activity pages can I print for kids?

The Christmas Activity Pages for Kids pack has 26 activity pages in a 34-page PDF: 6 mazes, 4 word searches, 4 word scrambles, 3 secret code pages, 3 missing letters pages, 3 drawing pages, 2 math pages and a letter to Santa, plus 7 pages of answer keys.

How do I do an indoor Christmas scavenger hunt for kids?

Print the clue cards, hide each one in the spot its clue points to, and number them so kids find them in order. The Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids pack has a hiding guide and answer key, 12 rhyming clue cards and 6 blank cards for your own hiding spots, so you can swap in a place that your house does not have.

How do I make a printable advent calendar for kids?

Print the cards, put one in each envelope, pocket or small bag numbered 1 to 24, and open one each day from December 1. The Advent Calendar Activity Cards pack has 48 cards in two sets, one for family activities and one for low-cost stay-home activities, plus numbers for the envelopes and a countdown tracker.

How do I print a letter from Santa?

Type your child's name and a few details into the fillable PDF in a free app like Adobe Acrobat Reader, or edit the Word file, then print on US Letter at Actual size (100%). The Letter from Santa Printable includes five letters, a Nice List certificate, a fold-your-own envelope and gift tags.

What Christmas games work for a classroom party?

Bingo, Would You Rather, a draw-it relay and kid-friendly trivia work well because they are quick to explain and many kids can play at once. The Classroom Christmas Party Games kit has all four plus a 45-minute plan, a supply list and a volunteer sign-up sheet.

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