Build early reading and writing skills with these free Christmas literacy worksheets designed for preschool and kindergarten learners. Children love practicing letters, sounds, tracing, vocabulary, and simple word work with Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees, ornaments, and holiday characters.
These worksheets are perfect for literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, small-group instruction, and December classroom themes.
Each printable is designed to strengthen foundational literacy skills while keeping learning playful and engaging. Cute Christmas illustrations help kids stay focused while developing the phonics and pre-reading skills they need all year long. Every worksheet is print-and-go, making December prep fast and stress-free for busy teachers.
These literacy worksheets give preschoolers meaningful practice with letter recognition—both uppercase and lowercase—while also introducing beginning sounds to build early phonemic awareness.
Incorporating Christmas-themed vocabulary helps keep the activities engaging and seasonally relevant.
The worksheets include plenty of opportunities for letter tracing, handwriting practice, and fine-motor skill development, offering structured support as preschoolers strengthen their early writing abilities. You’ll also find picture-to-letter/word matching and activities that help build attention, vocabulary, and early literacy foundations.
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