Free Christmas and Winter Activities for Kids (Printables & Crafts)

Kids can practice writing as they tell Santa what they’re hoping for this Christmas. Younger children can dictate their letter to a grown-up, then add a drawing or sign their name.

Print the matching envelope so they can tuck their letter inside and pretend to send it on its way. It’s a simple choice for a quiet December afternoon.

Kids can choose from six cat-themed Christmas coloring pages and settle in with their crayons or markers. They can try holiday colors or give each cat a different look. It’s an easy option for a quiet December afternoon, especially for kids who like cats.

Once they’re done coloring, they can pick a favorite page to hang up with the Christmas decorations.

Kids can give a snowman a dinosaur disguise with this free printable. They can cut out the pieces and glue them in place, turning their snowman into an orange triceratops. Younger kids may need a hand with the cutting.

It’s a fun choice for a quiet winter afternoon, especially for dinosaur fans. Once it’s finished, kids can pretend their dinosaur is trying to sneak past without anyone spotting the snowman underneath.

This reindeer headband is a fun Christmas craft that can also be worn when it's finished!

It's an easy wearable craft for Christmas parties, classrooms, and holiday craft afternoons.

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Kids can choose their colors for the hat and scarf, then cut out the free printable pieces and glue their polar bear together. Younger kids may need a little help with the cutting, but they can take charge of arranging the pieces.

It’s a simple option for a quiet winter afternoon, with a cozy bear to show off when they’re done.

Kids can color the snowman pieces, cut them out, and glue them together to build their own winter friend. They can try arranging the parts before sticking them down, with a little help cutting if needed.

The free printable makes this an easy choice for a quiet afternoon or a winter classroom activity. Kids get some scissors practice and a snowman they can proudly show off.

Kids can paint popsicle sticks, cut felt pieces, and glue on googly eyes to make their own penguin. Younger kids may need help with the cutting, but they can choose where the pieces go and press them into place.

It’s a nice choice for a quiet winter afternoon or a penguin-themed lesson. Once the glue dries, kids can use their penguins for a bit of pretend play.

These free snowman coloring pages are a fun way to celebrate winter without needing any special craft supplies.

Print a few designs and add some color with crayons or markers. This is an easy, low-prep activity for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary-aged kids.

For something a little different, try these free printable word searches!

The Christmas word search collection includes easy, medium, and hard puzzles, with answer keys. There are festive words to find, making them a fun activity for reading and spelling practice.

These are also great for quiet classroom activities or Christmas parties.

Print a few of these free reindeer coloring pages and let the kids pick their favorites. They can use crayons or colored pencils, try different shades of brown, or give their reindeer a bright red nose.

This is an easy option for a quiet afternoon or a classroom holiday break. Kids can take their time adding color, then hang up a page they’re proud of.

Kids can use this free Dear Santa letter printable to put their Christmas wishes into words. Let them write on their own, or help younger children sound out words and jot down their ideas.

It’s a nice choice for a quiet holiday afternoon. They can add a few drawings or decorations, then read their letter aloud before setting it aside for Santa.