Free Printable Christmas Coloring Patterns for Kids
This is the most wonderful time of the year for kids! One great way to check off all the boxes on our to-do list at Christmas time is to include our kids in the preparation. When we allow them to help us make handmade gifts, Christmas cards, ornaments, etc., they get in the holiday spirit and we can lighten our load in the holiday season.
Kids will have so much fun making these free printables! My kids are always asking if they can help with decorating and baking and all the festive fun.
Include Kids in Your Christmas Prep Work
I don’t know about you, but as Christmas gets closer, I get overwhelmed with all the work that needs to be done before the big day…buying gifts, making our annual photo calendars, sending Christmas cards, baking cookies, decorating…it all seems like so much!
I often hesitate to allow my kids to help me with the Christmas preparations because I’m afraid it won’t be done up to my standards, but I’ve learned over time what a relief it can be to delegate some tasks to the kids.
As our kids have gotten older, I have handed over more and more jobs to them.
- wrapping gifts for immediate family members
- baking cookies
- making photo calendars
- making and addressing the Christmas cards
- decorating
- ordering gifts
- wrapping gifts
- baking cookies
With these free templates, your kids can help contribute to the whole family by helping with the Christmas work. They can make Christmas cards, gift tags, ornaments, and more! These are very easy Christmas crafts that can be useful!
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Christmas Greeting Cards
For many years I have ordered our family Christmas cards online through Snapfish. I love photo cards because it’s a nice way to send family pictures to friends, but it’s gotten kind of pricy.
This past year I decided instead to have the kids make handmade cards and put our family picture inside. This is a much cheaper option since ordering picture prints online is more affordable than paying for printed Christmas cards. Plus it gives kids some fun holiday crafts to make!
Even our older kids enjoy making these which is why it makes a great activity to do as a family.
Supplies Needed:
- Red and white cardstock
- white printer paper
- crayons or colored pencils
- glue stick
- paper cutter or scissors
- envelopes (4.375 x 5.75 inches)
Directions
- Print the free printable Christmas patterns on white printer paper.
- Have kids color the pictures.
- Using the red or green cardstock, fold it in half and cut it into two pieces. (You can make two cards from one paper.) Fold the half sheets in half to make a card.
- Cut out and glue the Christmas patterns to the red or green card stock.
- Have kids write a nice Christmas message and put a family picture inside. ( I make a list of a few different Christmas messages for them to use. )
This is a perfect way to delegate your Christmas card list to the kids and keep them busy at the same time! Friends will love receiving personalized homemade cards designed by your children.
Christmas Gift Tags
Although sticker gift tags are a dime a dozen, your kids will love designing these Christmas gift tags. These adorable designs will personalize the gifts under your tree.
Supplies Needed
- white cardstock or printer paper (US standard letter size)
- hole punch
- crayons or colored pencils
- yarn, ribbon, or jute string
- scissors
- black pen or marker
Directions
- Print the patterns on white paper.
- Have kids color the pictures,
- Cut out the gift tag shapes.
- Hole punch the designated circle.
- Write “To: ____” and “From: _____” on the back of the tag.
- Put a string or yarn through and tie it to a package.
Christmas Ornaments
Our kids each have a small lighted Christmas tree in their bedrooms. They are always looking for festive Christmas ornaments to adorn their tree. These ornament templates are a fun way for kids to decorate their own Christmas trees.
Supplies Needed
- white cardstock or printer paper
- hole punch
- crayons or colored pencils
- yarn, ribbon, or jute string
- scissors
- black pen or marker
Directions
- Print the patterns on white paper.
- Have kids color the pictures with crayons or colored pencils.
- Cut out the ornament shapes.
- Hole punch the designated circle.
- Put a string or yarn through and decorate the tree.
Make Your Own Nativity Set
For more free craft projects, kids will love making their own nativity set with this free Christmas pattern. Our church has a cute Little People nativity set in the foyer and I’ve been surprised to see how many children are fascinated with setting it up.
This simple nativity set is a fun way for kids to learn about the true story of Christ’s birth. Additionally, it will keep them entertained the whole Christmas season! My kids love pretending with nativity sets!
Supplies Needed
- -white cardstock or printer paper
- crayons or colored pencils
- scissors
- toilet paper holders or popsicle sticks
Directions
- Print the patterns on white paper.
- Have kids color the pictures with crayons or colored pencils.
- Cut out the characters and glue them to popsicle sticks or toilet paper holders. ( I had my kids cut a general shape around the character rather than directly on the lines.)
Kids can come up with lots of ways to make a stable. Under a desk, inside a shoebox, on a bookshelf, under the tree…it always amazes me how creative kids can be!
Coloring Sheets
These fun coloring pages (5 coloring pages) are great to use at a Christmas party or to decorate your refrigerator 😉 These heart-warming Christmas scenes will lighten the mood in the cold winter months.
How do I access the (17 pages) of free Christmas printables?
- Subscribe in the box below by entering your email.
- Check your email inbox to confirm your subscription.
- You will get a success message with the PDF link.
- Click on the link and print. Enjoy! Please remember, these are for personal use only!
I hope these fun activities give you some ideas to try for your Christmas celebrations in the days leading up to Christmas Eve!
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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