Christmas Dot-to-Dot Activities for Preschoolers
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I can’t believe Thanksgiving is gone, and Christmas is just around the corner. In my school, we take things slowly around the holidays, but you know that when children are busy, they don’t get in trouble; therefore, it is always an excellent choice to get them engaged in learning activities regardless of the season, even when they think they are just playing. These FREE Christmas Dot-to-Dot activities will help you with that.
This printable includes eight pages (5 pages to print), featuring an ornament, a Santa hat, a present, a Christmas tree, and an elf. Each page has a different difficulty level. You can get it at the end of this post.
Christmas Dot-to-Dot Activities
So much is happening during the holidays that you will need simple, no-pre-activities activities to keep things going. You can use these FREE Christmas Dot-to-Dot activities to teach math to your preschoolers during Christmas. They will save you time and keep your kiddos entertained while learning.
These activities are perfect because they are fun; it is just a matter of printing and going. You can use them in your classroom, at home, in the car, or anywhere else. They are that simple!
How to Prepare and Use the Activities
These hands-on, easy-to-prepare activities only need a handful of materials, which are:
- Printer
- White paper or cardstock.
- Laminator or dry-erase pockets.
- Pencils, markers, crayons, or dry-erase markers.
Print each page on white paper and give each child one page at a time. Have them trace the picture using a pencil, marker, or crayon. If you want to use the pages multiple times, print them out on white cardstock, laminate them, or place them in dry-erase pockets.
Have the children identify the number 1 to start tracing. Instruct them to follow the numbers beginning with one and say the name of each number as they trace the picture.
These activities are great for strengthening the children’s:
- Concentration and attention to detail.
- Number recognition and identification.
- Number sequence order.
- Fine motor skills.
Books About Christmas for Preschoolers
I always recommend reading to your kids as much as you can. Reading is a fantastic way to improve your children’s comprehension and vocabulary and help them develop their imagination and pre-writing and pre-reading skills.
Fill your library, centers, and book baskets with a great collection of books about Christmas. Most can be found at your local library or used bookstore, but you can also order them on Amazon to add to your collection.
You can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the titles below for easy access.
- All I Want for Christmas Is Ewe by Ross Rossner combines beautiful illustrations, charming animal puns, and the evergreen message of love. This book is a marvelous way to celebrate the season and share your love for each other.
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on the Farm by Craig Manning. In this Christmas picture book for kids, readers will love sharing the excitement before Santa Claus arrives in this charming twist on the classic holiday story, filled with sweet farm animals, delightful rhymes, and beautiful illustrations.
- The Christmas Wish by Lori Ever. Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. So she left a note for her family and helped her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday. Then, she strapped on her skis and headed out into the snowy landscape. A generous trim size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.
- Little Red Sleigh by Erin Guendelsberger. This heartwarming book is full of winter joy and Christmas magic and will remind you and your kids that no dream is out of reach if you believe.
- The Littest Christmas Tree by R. A. Herman. Only five days until Christmas, and the Littlest Christmas Tree is still waiting for a home. On Christmas Eve, its wish comes true when the man who runs the Christmas tree stand takes it home to his family.
- A Silly Milly Christmas by Sheri Wall. With plenty of rhyming and repetition, this book is perfect for reading aloud, early learning, and animal lovers everywhere.
Pin It For Later:
If you want to save this activity for later, pin it to your Christmas and Math board on Pinterest, and it’ll be there when you need it!
I hope you find this printable useful and that your preschoolers enjoy the learning experience that it will provide.
To get your FREE Christmas Dot-to-Dot printable, click the link below for an immediate download.
Be happy, safe, and creative. I wish you well.
Love,
P.D. Please let me know if any of these printables worked for you or if you think I need to add or replace something. My goal is to help you in any way I can, and I wouldn’t say I like anything better than to post something that you might find helpful.
