28 Jolly Santa Activities For Kids
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The kids are getting ready for Santa’s arrival! This is a magical time of year when kids get to believe in the magic of Christmas. And with all the excitement, it can be hard to keep them entertained.
So we’ve compiled these unique and fun Santa activities for kids that will help you get through this holiday season with ease – from crafts, printables, and worksheets about Saint Nick himself! These ideas are great for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary-aged kids.
Santa Claus Activities
Santa is coming to town! Make a paper plate Santa craft with your kids. This fun activity will have the whole family laughing and enjoying this holiday season together. Watch as he pops up and down on the chimney – it’s so silly!
This free printable roll a Santa game is a fun activity to do during the holiday season. It helps children have some good old-fashioned, wholesome family time while they are learning how to count and take turns.
Help your kiddos get ready to see jolly old Saint Nick with these free printable Santa worksheets. We’ve got letter recognition, handwriting practice, and more! It’s never too early to start getting excited about Christmas morning and learn.
This Santa Claus tissue paper craft is a quick holiday project that little ones will love. They will have fun making this simple Santa! Download and print out our free template, then follow the easy steps. This project takes about 20 minutes or less from start to finish.
We’ve got a fun and easy Christmas craft that is perfect to help children stay entertained on those long winter days. This printable Santa cone craft will keep boredom at bay as they create their own festive decorations. Plus, the best part of this craft? It’s totally free!
Little hands will love creating this moving Santa craft. It’s interactive, and they get to see what it looks like when they rock the figure back and forth.
Kiddos can make their own festive decorations this December with this creative moveable Santa photo craft! With swinging arms and legs, they can personalize their paper Santa puppet and proudly show it off throughout the holiday season.
This toilet roll Santa craft is a fun activity that can be done with kids to get them excited about Christmas. It’s also an easy way to recycle toilet paper rolls and cut down on waste. This craft only takes 5 minutes, so it makes the perfect last-minute activity.
Print these free Santa coloring pages to help your little ones with their fine motor skills and creativity. Activities like this are a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
This free printable Santa craft can be done in just a few minutes with your little one! Let them cut out a full-color version, color in, or even paint the black and white version!
Now your kids can see themselves as the jolly old man when they make this photo Santa paper craft! Grab a photo of your kids, some paper, scissors, and glue, and let the kids turn themselves into Santa Claus.
Make this Santa paper bag puppet craft with your kiddos for an easy holiday activity. It’s great for home or classroom fun and perfect to use during story time.
This popsicle stick Santa craft is a cheerful December project children can make with just a few simple supplies. They’ll love creating these adorable Santas, and you can even turn them into ornaments for the tree.
Help your kids create this Santa headband craft to wear as they countdown to Christmas. It’s simple to make and only requires a few basic supplies.
These free Santa do a dot printables are a hands-on way for preschoolers and kindergarteners to practice fine motor skills, counting, letter recognition, and more.
Christmas Color By Number Worksheets
This Santa handprint craft is one of the most adorable Christmas crafts to do with your little ones. Not only is it fun to make, but it also serves as a great keepsake for years to come!
Get your children ready to jingle all the way with this Santa name craft. They’ll have a blast gluing letters onto Santa’s beard to spell their names while practicing spelling skills. This cheerful activity is both educational and a memorable keepsake.
Let your kids join in the festive spirit and make this special handprint Santa card craft this December! With just a few basic materials, like paper, scissors, and glue, they can create something that their family or teacher will treasure forever.
This gingerbread man disguised as Santa craft is a playful twist on a classic favorite. Kiddos will love transforming their gingerbread man into Santa and showing off their creation. It makes a fun decoration to hang up or share with friends without getting eaten too soon.
With the Santa’s cookie plate name craft, children can create their own plate of cookies that spell out their name. They’ll have fun cutting, gluing, and assembling their festive treat. This easy craft also helps practice fine motor skills and name spelling.
These How to Catch Santa worksheets are packed with engaging activities that are perfect for the holiday season. From tracing lines to finding patterns, and even recognizing the letter ‘C’. Kids will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize they’re learning!
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Roll up your sleeves and help your kiddos create this easy Santa cup craft. With a little creativity, they can turn simple materials into their own festive decoration.
Get your little ones excited with this Santa card craft that’s full of jingle-bell cheer. They’ll practice fine motor skills while creating a card with a special handwritten message inside.
This torn paper Santa craft lets little ones create a jolly Santa while practicing fine motor skills. It’s a simple and festive activity perfect for preschool and kindergarten.
Get kids giggling as they help Santa pop in and out of this adorable Santa Chimney Craft. It’s a lighthearted way for little ones to practice cutting and assembling while diving into the holiday excitement.
Santa Connect The Dots Worksheets are a sweet and simple way to mix fun with learning. They help little ones practice numbers and fine motor skills while enjoying a festive activity.
This Paper Plate Santa Craft is a cute and simple project for little crafters to make. It’s a fun way to keep them busy while creating a festive decoration.
Editable Letters From Santa are a playful way to engage little ones. The pack includes a personalized letter, a warning letter, and Santa’s Nice List certificate. They’re an easy way to encourage good behavior while adding festive magic.
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.
I ca t find the link to download the Santa cookie craft template
Sorry about that! If you go to that blog post and follow these steps, you’ll be able to download your copy.
To access the template, please follow these steps:
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I would like the Santa in the chimney one please. The link above seems to direct to a different craft.
Thanks for letting me know – I have added the correct link ◡̈
I dont see a download button
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any individual post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
@Sam, what if you’re NOT already an email subscriber? I’m just looking for the template for the moveable santa paper plate craft….
Hi! Almost the same directions..All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.