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Kindergarten Christmas Resources

34 kindergarten Christmas resources: 16 activities, 12 worksheets, 5 flash cards and more. How teachers use these

Kindergarten Christmas Resources

34 kindergarten Christmas resources: 16 activities, 12 worksheets, 5 flash cards and more. How teachers use these

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenFrosty the Snowman Lyrics

UsingFrosty the Snowman Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenWe Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics

Using We Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

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WorksheetKindergartenJingle Bells Lyrics

Using Jingle Bells Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenSanta Claus Is Coming To Town Lyrics

Using Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

Activity
ActivityKindergartenSnowman Cut Outs

This snowman cut outs worksheet gives kindergarten students four bold snowman shapes to color and cut out, building fine motor skills while making a cheerful winter craft for cards or bulletin boards.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenWhite Christmas Lyrics

Using White Christmas Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

Activity
ActivityKindergartenTree Cut Outs

This tree cut outs activity is a tree-shaped book for kindergarten to 2nd grade. Children color the cover, draw a tree, write about it, and cut out the pages on the bold line.

Workbook
WorkbookKindergartenChristmas Mini Pack

Using this Christmas Mini Pack, students learn about Christmas through ten fun worksheets and twelve activities.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenSnowy Addition Activity

In this snowy addition activity, K-1st grade children add facts with sums of 7 to 10 and sort each snowflake under the right snowman. Answer key included for quick checking.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenSame or Different Activity

This same or different activity has PreK-K students sort winter picture cards onto Same and Different mats, with a practice page and answer key included to sharpen early looking skills.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenChristmas Words Matching Worksheet

This Christmas words matching worksheet lets kindergarten students draw a line from five holiday pictures to the words that name them. An answer key is included, making early reading practice quick and festive.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenChristmas Easy Alphabetical Order Activity

This Christmas easy alphabetical order activity gives K-1st Grade children twelve holiday picture cards to line up by first letter, with a recording sheet, practice page and answer key included.

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ActivityKindergartenShort Vowel Word Family Activity

This Short Vowel Word Family activity has kindergarten and 1st grade students sort snow globe word cards into -at, -en, -ig, -op and -ug families, with a practice page and answer key included.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenChristmas BINGO

This Christmas bingo activity lets preschool to 1st grade students listen for holiday words and find the matching pictures on four different boards. Answer key included.

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ActivityKindergartenFind the Missing Letters Sequencing Activity

This find the missing letters sequencing activity has PreK-1st grade students name the missing letter on 24 Christmas cards using an alphabet line. Answer key included, and alphabet order feels like holiday fun.

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ActivityKindergartenRhyming Words Christmas Activity

Match rhyming pictures like star and car in this rhyming words Christmas activity for preschool to 1st grade, with ornament picture cards and a practice page. An answer key is included.

Flash Cards
Flash CardsKindergartenChristmas Flash Cards

These Christmas flash cards give PreK-1st grade students 18 fold-over picture and word cards for holiday vocabulary practice. Answer key included with a read-and-circle practice page.

KindergartenChristmas Clip Art

This Christmas Clip Art is a perfect addition to any bulletin board, flyer, or other printable that you use in your classroom.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenCVC Short Vowel Sounds Activity

This CVC short vowel sounds activity has kindergarten and 1st grade students read CVC word cards and sort them under five snowmen by vowel. Answer key included.

From our teachers' playbook

Twinkle lights and tiny learners

What can kindergartners learn with Christmas activities?

Christmas themes make December the perfect time to practice kindergarten basics. Kids count ornaments and snowballs to 10 and beyond, solve little addition problems like 2 + 3 = 5 presents, find missing letters, read CVC words and put holiday words in ABC order. They sing carols, which builds rhyme and rhythm, and use scissors and glue for festive crafts. The skills are kindergarten skills; the sparkle just keeps everyone smiling.

Our favorite ways to use Christmas in kindergarten

Five-year-olds are bursting with holiday excitement. These moves channel it into learning.

Sing and point

Display the lyrics to Frosty the Snowman and point to each word as you sing. Kids join in on the words they know and spot rhyming pairs. Familiar songs are perfect first reading practice.

Why it works: words set to a repeating melody are easier to recall than the same words spoken (Wallace, 1994).

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Snowball math

Use pretend snowballs (cotton balls work great) to act out simple addition stories: "Two snowballs, then three more. How many now?" Kids build, count and write the number sentence.

Why it works: playful practice with a clear goal keeps kids practicing longer, and simple learning games have been shown to build real skills (Ramani and Siegler, 2008).

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Decorate a counting tree

Kids cut out a paper tree and add a set number of ornaments with stickers or dots. Then they swap with a friend who counts and checks. Cutting, counting and checking in one cheerful craft.

Why it works: kids understand an idea best when they touch it, then draw it, then write it, the order the U.S. Department of Education recommends for elementary math.

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Questions parents and teachers ask

What are good Christmas activities for kindergarten?

Counting and addition with holiday objects, carols with lyric sheets, letter and ABC order games, CVC word practice and simple cut-and-glue crafts. Choose ones that practice skills kids are already learning.

How do I keep kindergartners calm before Christmas break?

Keep your normal routine and add the theme on top. Short, hands-on activities and movement breaks work better than long seat work.

Can I teach Christmas in a public school kindergarten?

Many schools focus on winter themes and cultural traditions. Songs, crafts and holiday math are common, but check your school's guidelines and include other winter celebrations.

Are these Christmas activities printable?

Yes, every resource here is printable for class or home. Members get access to the whole library.