Christmas Theme Missing Letters Worksheet

This Christmas Missing Letter Worksheet is a fun, print-and-go way to build early literacy skills during the holiday season. Young learners will look at each festive picture, choose the correct missing letter, and complete the word using guided dotted lines. The simple format helps children stay focused while practicing letter recognition, beginning sounds, and early spelling skills in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

Activities like this are especially helpful for preschoolers because they blend phonics practice with visual support, giving kids a clear and confidence-building way to work with letters.

This page fits easily into your December literacy centers, morning tubs, or small-group lessons, and it’s a helpful option for early finishers who enjoy quick, independent tasks.

Families can also use it at home for simple holiday-themed reading practice. With familiar Christmas images like a tree, Santa, a gift, and an elf, this worksheet adds a bit of seasonal fun while still keeping the focus on important pre-reading skills.

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Christmas beginning sound worksheet

What Kids Are Learning

  • Beginning sounds
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonics awareness
  • Spelling simple CVC-style words
  • Fine motor and handwriting practice
  • Visual discrimination

How to Use This Worksheet

This worksheet works well in any December literacy routine. You can add it to your Christmas literacy center, use it as morning work, or bring it into a small-group lesson when practicing beginning sounds. It’s also a great option for early finishers who enjoy quick, focused tasks. Laminating the page gives you a reusable version for repeated practice with dry-erase markers. You can also send it home for families who want simple, seasonal literacy practice that supports early reading skills.

More Christmas Preschool Activities

If you’re planning additional holiday centers or printables, here are more preschool resources that pair nicely with this page. They give children extra ways to practice early skills in a fun, seasonal way.

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