Need an easy Christmas activity to keep kids entertained during the holiday season? This free printable Christmas word search is a fun, low-prep activity for babysitters, parents, teachers, and homeschool families. Just print the puzzle, grab a pencil, and let the Christmas word hunt begin!
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Designed for upper elementary kids, this festive word search is perfect for a quiet afternoon, a holiday break activity, or a cozy day at home. With 32 hidden words inspired by Christmas, winter, and seasonal favorites, it gives kids something fun to work on without needing a screen.
Recommended ages: 8–11 years old (grades 3–5).
What’s Inside the Printable?
This Christmas word search comes as a free, two-page PDF, so you have everything you need to get started.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Page 1: The Christmas and winter word search puzzle with 32 hidden words.
- Page 2: A complete answer key to make checking the puzzle easy.
The puzzle has 25 columns and 24 rows, giving kids plenty of letters to search through. Words can appear across, down, diagonally, and backwards, so they’ll need to look carefully in all eight directions.
It’s a great choice for kids who enjoy puzzles, word games, and a little extra challenge. The mix of Christmas traditions, winter weather, cozy activities, and familiar seasonal favorites keeps the word list interesting.
Words to Find
Ready to start the hunt? Kids can work through the word bank below and cross off each word as they find it.
The 32 hidden words include:
- Baking
- Blizzard
- Candy Apple
- Christmas
- Christmas Tree
- Cookies
- Cozy
- December
- Elf On The Shelf
- Family
- Gingerbread
- Home Alone
- Hot Cocoa
- Jingle Bells
- Mocha
- Movie Night
- North Pole
- Peppermint
- Play Practice
- Puffer Coat
- Puppy
- Reindeer
- Rudolph
- Santa
- Shopping
- Sledding
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Squishy Hunting
- Uggs
- Winter
- Wish List
Some words celebrate classic Christmas traditions, while others bring in cozy winter favorites and activities kids might recognize from their own holiday season.
Babysitter tip: Have kids check off the words they find in the word bank. If you’re watching more than one child, you can let them work independently or turn it into a friendly race to see who finds their next word first.
Ways to Use This Christmas Word Search
One of the best things about printable activities is how easy they are to fit into your day. Here are a few ways to use this puzzle throughout the holiday season.
1. Keep Kids Busy While Babysitting
Need a simple activity for an afternoon babysitting shift? Print a copy for each child and set them up at the kitchen table with pencils. It’s a handy option for a quiet break between games, crafts, outdoor play, or other holiday activities.
You can even pair it with a small prize for finishing the puzzle if you want to add a little extra excitement.
2. Bring It Along for Car Rides and Waiting Rooms
Holiday errands can mean extra time in the car or waiting for appointments. Keep a few printed copies in your activity bag so kids have something to do while they wait. A clipboard or hard-backed book can make it easier to complete the puzzle on the go.
3. Add It to a Christmas Family Game Night
Set out the puzzle alongside hot cocoa and holiday treats for a relaxed family activity. Everyone can work on their own copy, or siblings can team up to find all 32 words together.
It’s also a fun way to slow down for a few minutes during a busy December evening.
4. Use It in a Classroom or Homeschool Day
Teachers and homeschool families can use this holiday word search as a seasonal language activity. It works well as a morning work option, an independent activity, or something students can complete when they finish another assignment.
Because the words can run in eight directions, kids will need to pay attention rather than simply scan each row from left to right.
5. Pair It With Christmas Baking
Planning to bake Christmas cookies with the kids? Print the puzzle for a quiet activity while cookies cool or while everyone waits for the next step. It can be a simple addition to an afternoon filled with Christmas activities for kids.
Download and Print Your Free Christmas Word Search
Ready for a little Christmas word-hunting fun?
Download your free printable Christmas word search PDF and print the puzzle page for your kids. Keep the second page handy so you can check the answer key when they’re finished.
You can print extra copies for siblings, babysitting sessions, classroom activities, or homeschool days throughout December. Keep a copy with your other printable holiday activities so you’re ready whenever you need an easy, screen-free option.
Looking for more ways to keep kids entertained? Explore Play Planners for more free printables, worksheets, games, and activities designed to make planning fun for babysitters, parents, and teachers.
Happy word hunting, and have a merry Christmas!
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