Best Free Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles for Kids
Last updated: December 15, 2024 by the Homemade Gifts Coloring Team
Ho, ho, ho! 🎅 It’s a magical time of year, but I know that when snow and cold leave me stuck in doors too long, I start getting antsy. Maybe that’s true for you and your kids too. Thankfully, we’ve got some fun Christmas word search puzzles you can do with your kids to help direct that energy at something fun and possibly even educational!
If you’re looking for some free Christmas fun, check out these printable Christmas word search puzzles. We’ve broken them into different difficulty levels so you can pick whichever one is best for you and your kids. We’ve also broken them into different themes so you can choose the one that appeals to you (these themes also refer to the shape of the puzzles themselves):
Peek into our Christmas stocking of word searches! Here's what we have:
🎁Square - Classic puzzles
🌟Star - Christian puzzles
🎄Tree - Puzzles about Christmas traditions
⛄Snowman - Secular, all-inclusive puzzles
Feel free to hop around or stroll leisurely through our puzzle wonderland. Just a reminder: these printable treats are for personal fun, not for business. Let's keep the magic alive! 🎄
Easy Christmas Word Search Puzzles
Each of these easy Christmas word searches has 10 hidden words, and the word direction is either right or down. There are no backward or diagonal words.
Medium-Difficulty Christmas Word Search Puzzles
Each of these medium-difficulty Christmas word searches has 20 hidden words, and the word direction is horizontal or vertical. But you'll need to look carefully because some of the words could be spelled backward!
Hard Christmas Word Search Puzzles
These hard Christmas word searches have 30 hidden words each. To make it extra tricky, the words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, and they can also be spelled backward! Your kids should be very proud of themselves if they find all the words.
Solutions for Christmas Word Searches
Are your kids going crazy trying to find that last word in the puzzle? No problem, here are the solutions so you can give them a clue about where to find that elusive word:
Christmas Word Search FAQs
Have some questions that you won’t find an answer for in the puzzles themselves? No problem. We can help. Here are the most common questions about Christmas word search puzzles.
What Are Word Search Puzzles?
Word search puzzles are games where you get a list of words and have to find them amid a scramble of letters. The letters are spaced out and randomized to make finding the words difficult. Words could be left, right, forward, backward, or diagonal, depending on the specific puzzle.
How Do Christmas Word Search Puzzles Work?
Christmas word search puzzles are super simple and fun. You simply find the Christmas-themed words among the word scramble and circle them. Be sure to check off the words you find so you don’t repeat any.
Who Are Christmas Word Search Puzzles For?
Christmas word search puzzles are great for everyone. Ours here are especially good for kids. The easy ones are great for your littlest ones. There are even blank spaces they can color in if they want. The medium and hard levels might be better for slightly older kids. You might even find yourself stumped by some of the harder puzzles in this collection!
Are Christmas Word Search Puzzles Good for Learning?
They certainly can be. Finding words in a word search is great for helping kids learn to read and spell. They will have to focus intensely on a single word at a time, but since this feels fun, they won’t mind doing it. That’s a great way to get them to remember words. This activity can also teach focus and concentration. It’s a good way to get the kids to set aside the screens for a little while and use their developing brains in a different way.
Can I Make My Own Christmas Word Search?
Definitely! You can make your own Christmas word search freehand or by using online templates. Choose any words you like, but be mindful of your audience. You don’t want to choose words or a puzzle type that will be too hard for your kids (or maybe even yourself). Consider the difficulty levels we used here. If your puzzle is for a little kid, for example, you probably don’t want any backward words. That could be too difficult for them. A teenager, however, will get bored with our “easy” level and probably want more challenge, so include all the backward and diagonal words you like!
Left Right Christmas Game Instructions, Stories, & Free Printables
Unwrap the festive fun this December with the Left Right Christmas Game! The exciting way to open presents is to play this popular gift exchange game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to this holiday activity, our blog will guide you through this beloved tradition that can make your Christmas celebrations even more memorable. We've even got two great printable LEFT RIGHT stories for you.
More Christmas Printables for Kids
On the hunt for more festive fun this holiday season? Dive into our treasure trove of free coloring pages and templates! Perfect for those wintry indoor days, they'll keep your little elves entertained without costing a dime. 🎨🖍️
- Christmas Word Scramble Puzzles
- Santa Coloring Pages
- Candy Coloring Sheets
- Christmas Coloring Pages
- Winter Word Searches
- Winter Coloring Pages
- Printable Christmas Cards
- Elf Goodbye Letter
- Letter to Santa Printable Templates
- Printable Christmas Wish List Templates
- Custom Letter From Santa to Print
Or, if your kid just really loves word searches, check out our complete collection of Printable Word Searches on All Topics and our Hard Word Searches and Bible Word Search Puzzles.
Once they've finished their word fun, why not share a laugh together? Browse our collections of Winter Jokes, Snow Puns, and Christmas Jokes for Kids that are perfect for adding a touch of humor to those chilly days indoors!
