Free Printable Christmas Word Puzzles
Keep kids entertained this holiday with printable Christmas word puzzles. Fun, educational, and perfect for hands-on learning at home.
The holiday season is the perfect time to mix learning with festive fun! If you're looking for a fun activity to keep your little ones entertained while strengthening their literacy skills, you'll love these free printable Christmas word puzzles.
These puzzles combine spelling practice with holiday-themed images, making them a delightful addition to your holiday lineup. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this resource will surely bring smiles to your children's faces.
What Are Christmas Word Puzzles?
This free printable set includes 8 Christmas-themed puzzles, each featuring a festive word and matching picture:
Christmas tree
Sack
Stocking
Santa
Gift
Star
Bell
Sleigh
Each puzzle is designed to be cut apart, creating a fun, hands-on activity for kids to rebuild. As children put the pieces back together, they'll spell out the word and assemble the picture.
The puzzles come in both color and black-and-white versions. The black-and-white option is perfect for a dual-purpose activity. Kids can color the images before solving the puzzles, adding an extra layer of creative fun!
Supplies Needed
Printer paper or cardstock
You can use either printer paper or cardstock to print the puzzles. Printer paper won't hold up well when the activity is being used with young children, but it works great if you are going to laminate your activity.
Cardstock is a good option if you need more durable paper and don't have a laminator.
Laminator and Laminating pouches (optional)
Laminating the puzzle pages will help them last longer, and if you are planning to use the puzzles multiple times over the holidays or save them to use next year, it's a good idea to laminate the pages.
Scissors or paper trimmer
My favorite way to cut apart printables is to use a paper trimmer. This makes it easy to cut pages quickly and helps to keep the edges nice and even.
But a good pair of scissors will also work, it just takes longer to prepare the activity.
How To Prepare
Download the PDF file, print the puzzles onto cardstock, and cut them apart.
If you decide to laminate the puzzles, regular printer paper works well.
Cut the puzzle strips apart and place them into your laminator pouch, leaving a little bit of space between each section.
Place them in your laminator. Then, once they have cooled, cut them apart and round the corners so they aren't sharp.
Why These Puzzles Are Perfect for the Holidays
Finding meaningful yet low-prep activities can be a lifesaver during the busy holiday season. These puzzles offer a range of benefits:
Low-Prep Learning: Just print, cut, and let the kids dive into the fun! Perfect for classroom centers, homeschool lessons, or quiet time activities at home.
Builds Key Skills: Kids practice letter recognition, phonics, and spelling while enjoying the festive theme.
Hands-On Engagement: The puzzle format encourages problem-solving and fine motor development as children manipulate the pieces.
Customizable: Kids can create their own custom puzzles by using the black and white versions. Let them color in the pictures, then cut them apart (using child safety scissors and supervision) and practice building the words.
How to Use Christmas Word Puzzles
These puzzles are versatile and easy to incorporate into your holiday plans. Here are a few ideas:
Morning Activities: Start the day with a quiet, focused activity.
Learning Centers: Add them to your classroom's holiday-themed stations.
Family Fun: Use them during family time to combine learning with bonding.
Holiday Breaks: Keep the kids entertained while you prepare for Christmas festivities.
Creative Play: Pair the puzzles with scissors and crayons for a coloring and cutting activity that strengthens fine motor skills.
Download Your Free Christmas Word Puzzles
Ready to bring the joy of learning into your home or classroom this holiday season? Download these free printable Christmas word puzzles and watch your kids light up with excitement.
These puzzles are a wonderful way to encourage creativity, literacy, and fun during the most magical time of the year. Happy Holidays!
All the printables I make are for personal use only. This includes using them at home with your children, homeschool co-op, single classroom use, library activities, daycare, etc. Any redistribution or altering is not allowed without written permission. Please just send your friends to this page so they can download their own copies. Thank you!