Christmas is a kids’ favorite time of the year, so it’s no wonder that it’s a time filled with fun!
One way kids can have some fun are with these free printable Santa coloring pages.
Not only are they fun to do, but they’re also educational too!
This activity can help kids develop their fine motor skills and pencil grasp which are important for school readiness.
It also provides extra practice with identifying colors, as well as being an engaging activity that can help make learning fun!
Have fun this Christmas season coloring these cute images of Santa Claus doing his thing in the North Pole.
Also, be sure to check out all of our Santa activities for kids for even more fun ideas to keep your kids busy all December long!
Santa Claus Pictures To Color
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Inside this Santa coloring page set, we’ve included the following images:
- Santa saying Ho Ho Ho
- Santa with naughty and nice list
- Santa with Christmas lights
- Santa with Christmas tree
These coloring pages are such a fun idea to use when you need a last-minute activity! Simply, download, print, and grab your child’s favorite coloring tools.
Christmas Unit For Kids
Don’t let the fun stop here! Create an entire Christmas unit study for kids that includes these Santa Claus coloring pages.
Our very first suggestion when starting a new theme is to read aloud to your kids. Reading to young children can help them focus, build their communication skills, and improve their vocabulary.
Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!
Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.
Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!
How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!
We always like to add lots of crafts to each and every unit! Crafting is a great activity for children because it’s fun and it helps improve their fine motor skills. They can also learn to follow directions and focus too! Add in more Christmas crafts with some of our favorite below:
- Toilet Paper Roll Grinch Craft
- Free Printable Buddy The Elf Craft
- Elf Paper Bag Craft
- Paper Plate Reindeer Craft
Children of all ages love sensory play and this Christmas playdough kit will help your kids explore with their senses. These 3 different colors are perfectly festive and sparkly! Get ready to have your child engage in hands-on fun during these cold days of winter!
We’re excited to share with you some free printables that we’ve created just in time for the holidays. These Grinch worksheets are based on “The Grinch” character from Dr. Seuss’ book, and they’re perfect if your little one is learning about letter G recognition, scissor skills, handwriting, and more! They’ll also help them get into the Christmas spirit while having fun at home or in school.
Kids can practice their fine motor skills with these Christmas do a dot printables. They’ll work on letter recognition, counting, visual discrimination, and more while having fun. This fun, no-prep activity will be perfect to fill your child’s holiday season with learning!
Get your kids in the Christmas spirit with this fun and easy roll a reindeer game. We’ve taken all of the work out for you! Download our free printable, grab some pom poms, and get started! It’s a great game for young children to work on taking turns, learning colors, and practicing fine motor skills.
More Christmas Ideas For Kids
Free Printable Santa Coloring Pages
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