Christmas Word Search for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 4 free printables
Christmas word search puzzles for every age: a picture word search with a gift, a bell, a star and a snowman for preschoolers, two 12-word puzzles for grades 1 and 2 (Christmas words and Santa's Workshop) and a hard 16-word grid with reindeer, ornament, chimney and candy cane hidden backwards and diagonally.
They make a quiet activity for the last school days before the break, a holiday party table or a long car ride to grandma's. Each one has an answer key on page 2.
At a glance
- Pages
- 4 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Levels
- Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 3
- Answer keys
- on page 2 of every PDF
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
All 4 Christmas Word Search for Kids, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Picture Word Search: Christmas
A free printable picture word search: christmas for kids: 7 words hidden across and down in a 8 by 8 grid, from gift to snowman. Each word has a little picture, so pre-readers can match the word and the drawing. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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2. Christmas Word Search
A free printable christmas word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from lights to gift. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7. Add white for snow.
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3. Santa's Workshop Word Search
A free printable santa's workshop word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from busy to magic. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. First graders can do it on their own once they know the strategy at the top of the page. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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4. Hard Christmas Word Search
A free printable hard christmas word search for kids: 16 words hidden in all eight directions, backwards too in a 15 by 15 grid, from carol to tree. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It is aimed at third grade, around ages 8 to 9. Add white for snow.
Tips for coloring Christmas Word Search for Kids
- Give younger kids the picture puzzle and older siblings the hard one, so everybody plays together.
- Laminate a puzzle and use a dry-erase marker to play it again and again over the holidays.
Fun facts about Christmas Word Search for Kids
- The first Christmas card was sent in England in 1843.
- Candy canes get their stripes by twisting red and white candy together while it is still warm.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Tuck a puzzle into an Advent calendar pocket.
- Use the words from the list in a Christmas card.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which Christmas word search is easiest?
The picture word search: 7 short words with pictures in an 8 by 8 grid, going only across or down. It suits preschool and kindergarten.
Can I use these at a class Christmas party?
Yes. Print one puzzle per child and give a small prize to the first table that finds every word.
Are the word searches free?
Yes. Every puzzle is a free PDF for US Letter and A4 with the answer key on page 2, for home, homeschool and classroom use.