The holidays are a great time to keep spelling skills warm with games that feel like gifts. These Christmas spelling activities for kids use free printable word lists and our audio spelling tests to practice spelling words from grades 1 to 5, all with a festive twist.
Activity 1: The 12 words of Christmas
Print a spelling words list for your child's grade and pick 12 words. Write each on a sticky note and hide them around the tree or house. Your child collects each word and spells it aloud, then writes it on a "wish list" they decorate with crayons.
Activity 2: Audio spelling test, cozy edition
Bundle up and practice with our free audio spelling test for the child's grade. They hear each word, type or write it, and get instant scoring. It's the perfect quiet-time activity after a busy morning.
Activity 3: Write a Christmas card
Writing real cards is real spelling practice. Let your child write short messages ("Merry Christmas, Grandma!") and check tricky words against the free printable word list. Handwriting and spelling in one activity.
Activity 4: Letter tracing stockings
Younger kids can decorate a "stocking" page by tracing letters with our free letter tracing worksheets A-Z. Tracing one page a day keeps writing skills strong over the break.
Activity 5: Word memory game
Write each spelling word on two cards and play memory. Every time your child flips a matching pair, they must spell the word out loud. Simple, festive and effective.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Keep practice light during holidays: one 10-minute game a day is enough.
- Let children choose the words they find most interesting from the list.
- Pair spelling games with a free printable math worksheet for a balanced holiday routine.
Download the spelling words lists for every grade and browse free printable worksheets to build a holiday learning pack.
FAQ
Are these Christmas spelling activities free? Yes. The word lists, worksheets and audio spelling tests are all free, no sign-up required.
What grades do they cover? The activities work for grades 1 to 5 (ages 5-9); the tracing activities also suit younger children.
