Free Christmas Activities for Kids

Holiday Games and Printable Projects for Children

Nov 19, 2007
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

Christmas DoorKnob Hangars - DLTK-Cards

The following websites offer kid-safe Christmas activities, holiday games and printables for children that are child-friendly and free.

From Christmas coloring pages and Christmas booklets, to Domino's, Bingo and Pin-the-Nose-on-the- Reindeer games, the printable projects and activities listed below are sure to entertain the entire family this holiday season.

A personal computer, Internet connection, printer and appropriate paper is all that is needed to complete the following Christmas projects. No special materials are required.

Free Christmas Printable Games:

Black Dog Christmas Bingo - BlackDog offers an adorable Christmas-themed Bingo game that will entertain young and old alike. Choose from 36 different Bingo game boards. Call sheet and game tokens are also available. Print on heavy paper or laminate for added strength and durability.

- Cherry Carl, a retired school teacher, assembled this valuable resource website created especially for teachers. This child-friendly Christmas Bingo game is not only fun, it is educational. Print the Christmas Bingo cards and call out card on heavy stock or laminate for added strength. BINGO!

DLTK-Cards Custom Domino's - Create personalized Domino's with DLTK-Cards.com Custom Domino's Game. Choose between a religious or secular Christmas theme, color or black and white, and print. Print as many sets as desired. Use heavy paper or laminate for added strength and durability.

Billy Bear 4 Kids Pin-the-Nose-on-the-Reindeer - This printable from BillyBear4Kids is a twist on the classic children’s game. To play, print the Reindeer and his 12 noses. Without looking, place the nose in the right spot on the Reindeer's face. No peeking!

Christmas Coloring Printables:

Coloring Book Fun Christmas Pages - This site offers many Christmas coloring printables for children. From Christian and Victorian themes, to Santa and just plain silly, ColoringBookFun offers a plethora of Christmas coloring pages for children. Select the thumbnail image of choice, and double click for ad-free printing. Please be patient while page loads and disable the pop-up blocker.

Lil-Fingers Christmas Coloring Pages - Lil-Fingers offers 16 coloring pages geared towards the younger crowd. Several coloring Christmas cards are also available. To print, click on the thumbnail image then print.

BHG Christmas Printable Christmas Coloring Pages - There are 8 various coloring pages offered on the Better Homes and Gardens website. Registration is required.

Christmas Booklets:

Carls Corner Santa, Santa What Do You See - CarlsCorner offers another adorable printable project from Cherry Carl. This Santa booklet is available in two different sizes. Print, cut along solid black line and staple pages together.

Teachers I Can See Christmas Book - This entertaining and educational 21-page Christmas book from Teachers.net is for younger children. Print and color with crayons. Adobe Acrobat required (free download).

Christmas Crafts and Activities for Children:

Billy Bear 4 Kids Doorknob Tags - There are 8 doorknob tags available at BillyBear4Kids. com. Print the tag of choice on heavier paper, cut as directed, and place on a door.knob. Laminate for added durability and strength.

DLTK-Cards Custom Doorknob Hangers - Fully customizable, these doorknob hangers from DLTK-Cards are simple, fun and entertaining. To create a doorknob hanger, first choose the theme. Christmas themes range from traditional and religious to Sponge Bob Santa and Winnie the Pooh. The second step requires a title for the doorknob, including. “Do Not Disturb”, “Beware of Cat” and “No Girls Allowed”. Print on heavy paper, cut along solid black lines and laminate for added durability. Hang on doorknob.

Kids Turn Central Christmas Doorknob Hangers - There are 16 adorable doorknob hanger designs at KidsTurnCentral. Choose the design, print, and cut along solid line. Laminate for added strength and durability. Hang on doorknob. This holiday activity is for kids of all ages.

Family Fun Go Build Your Own Snowman - Creativity and imagination is key in this fun project from FamilyFun.Go. This project requires several pages to be printed; the snowman, clothing, facial expressions and the hands and hats. Cut individual pieces by cutting along the dotted lines. Create the personalized snowman by mixing and matching various pieces.

ABC Teach Christmas Literacy Center - This printable project from ABCTeach includes four different educational and fun Christmas activities. Registration is required. Adobe Acrobat is required (free download).

Billy Bear 4 Kids Holiday Bookmarks - What a wonderful printable activity for children. The BillyBear4Kids.com Holiday bookmarks offer several holiday themes and are fully customizable and functional as well. Download and install the free program. Choose background and add text. Save as .png file and print in landscape orientation. Laminate for added durability.

Children will be filled with holiday spirit by creating these entertaining and free online Christmas printable projects.

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