Christmas Activities for Kids

Christmas can be one of the most exciting times of the year for children.

Decorations appear, lights sparkle, schools prepare festive activities and suddenly every cardboard box has the potential to become a sleigh.

But keeping children entertained throughout the Christmas holidays does not need to mean expensive days out or mountains of new toys.

At QuackyandRex.com, we love simple activities that combine imagination, creativity and learning.

Here are plenty of Christmas activities for children to enjoy at home, at school, in nurseries or while visiting family.

Christmas Colouring

Christmas colouring is one of the easiest quiet-time activities.

Children can colour:

• Christmas trees
• Presents
• Snowmen
• Stars
• Reindeer
• Winter scenes
• Quacky & Rex Christmas adventures

Give children crayons, pencils or felt tips and let them choose their own colours.

A Christmas tree does not have to be green.

Rex would probably choose rainbow.

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Make Christmas Decorations

Simple homemade decorations can become part of the family Christmas tradition.

Try making:

• Paper chains
• Paper snowflakes
• Stars
• Christmas cards
• Tree ornaments
• Festive pictures

Children can write their name and the year on their creations so they can be saved as memories.

Christmas Treasure Hunt

Hide festive pictures or objects around the house.

Children could search for:

• A star
• Something red
• Something green
• A Christmas card
• A bell
• A present
• Something sparkly

For older children, turn each discovery into a clue leading to the next.

Christmas Counting Games

Christmas provides lots of opportunities for simple maths.

Ask children to:

Count five decorations.

Find three stars.

Put four pretend presents under the tree.

Count the Christmas cards.

Sort baubles by colour.

Learning can happen naturally while children play.

Christmas Alphabet Hunt

Choose a Christmas word and find each letter.

For example:

CHRISTMAS

Or use shorter words for younger children:

STAR

TREE

GIFT

Children can trace the letters, colour them or think of another word beginning with each letter.

Make a Festive Story

Start with:

“One snowy morning, Quacky discovered a mysterious present outside the door…”

Then let your child decide what happens next.

Perhaps Rex accidentally delivers the presents to a family of dinosaurs.

Perhaps Quacky discovers a magical Christmas tree.

Perhaps a snowman comes alive.

There is no wrong answer.

Storytelling helps children use their imagination and practise language.

Christmas Eve Activity Box

Instead of filling Christmas Eve with expensive treats, create a simple activity box.

Include:

• A colouring page
• A Christmas story
• Crayons
• A puzzle
• A small snack
• A festive activity

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Christmas Baking With Children

Simple baking can become a learning activity.

Children can help:

Count ingredients.

Measure.

Mix.

Decorate.

Talk about shapes and colours.

Adult supervision is important around ovens, hot surfaces and kitchen equipment.

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Go for a family walk and see if children can spot:

• Christmas lights
• A wreath
• A decorated tree
• A snowman decoration
• A star
• Something gold
• Something silver
• A funny Christmas jumper

No collecting is required.

Just spot them.

Quiet Christmas Activities

Christmas can become very busy.

Some children enjoy having quieter activities available.

Try:

• Colouring
• Reading
• Simple puzzles
• Drawing
• Stickers
• Building blocks
• Storytelling

A calm activity can provide a useful break from the excitement.

Christmas Activities for Schools and Nurseries

Many of these ideas can also work in early-years settings.

Try:

Christmas matching games.

Counting decorations.

Colour recognition.

Christmas story prompts.

Festive colouring.

Simple craft activities.

You can also visit our Schools & Nurseries section at QuackyandRex.com.

Start Your Quacky & Rex Christmas Adventure

Christmas is about creating memories.

Children often remember making decorations, baking together and laughing at silly games just as much as they remember presents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are easy Christmas activities for kids?

Colouring, paper crafts, scavenger hunts, Christmas stories, counting games and homemade decorations are easy activities that require very little preparation.

What are good Christmas activities for preschoolers?

Simple colouring, matching, counting, paper crafts and story activities are particularly suitable.

What can children do on Christmas Eve?

Try a Christmas activity box containing colouring, a story, puzzles and a simple family activity.

Where can I find printable Christmas activities?

Visit QuackyandRex.com for Quacky & Rex printable children's activities and seasonal adventures.