Feed Santa Activity | Home Activity for Toddlers & Kindergarten
Make Christmas learning extra magical with the Feed Santa Claus Activity—a fun, hands-on printable designed to keep little learners engaged while building essential early childhood skills. This festive activity turns playtime into meaningful learning through movement, imagination, and simple educational games that children genuinely enjoy.
Perfect for home, homeschool, classrooms, and holiday learning centers, this activity is easy to prepare and flexible enough to use with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten kids.
What is the activity about?
The Feed Santa Claus Activity is an interactive printable where children “feed” Santa Claus by placing cookies into his mouth. Using cutouts, a printable dice, and guided instructions, children practice counting, fine motor control, and early math concepts in a playful, stress-free way.
This activity encourages learning through play—no screens, no pressure, just joyful holiday fun that supports real developmental skills.
Downloadable files are found below.
📺 Watch the activity in action:
Skills Children Will Develop
This activity is more than just cute—it’s packed with learning value.
Children will practice and develop:
- Fine motor skills – picking up, holding, and placing cookies
- Counting & number recognition – rolling dice and counting cookies
- One-to-one correspondence – matching numbers to actions
- Hand-eye coordination – guiding cookies into Santa’s mouth
- Language & storytelling – talking about Santa, Christmas, and holiday routines
- Creativity & imagination – pretend play and role-playing
Because the activity is open-ended, children can explore at their own pace, making it suitable for a wide range of developmental levels.
What’s Included in the Download
This download includes 2 printable PDF files designed to work together:
✔ Feed Santa Claus Printable Mat
A festive Santa Claus mat where children feed Santa cookies using cutouts. Designed with child-friendly visuals and clear spacing for little hands.
✔ Cookie Cutouts (Multiple Ideas)
Different cookie designs that can be cut, laminated, or reused. These help build hand strength and coordination.
✔ Printable Dice Template
A simple dice children can roll to decide how many cookies Santa gets—perfect for counting and number recognition.
✔ BONUS: Full Lesson Plan (PDF)
A complete, easy-to-follow lesson plan that includes:
- A 1-hour structured learning flow (great for home or classroom use)
- Learning objectives and targeted skills
- Materials list
- Step-by-step instructions
- Dice game rules
- Extra activity ideas
Perfect for:
• Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
• Homeschooling
• Christmas learning centers
• Classroom holiday parties
• Occupational therapy fine-motor practice
Why Parents & Teachers Love This Activity?
- Low-prep and easy to use
- Printable and reusable
- Supports real learning goals
- Fun, festive, and engaging
- Flexible for different ages and abilities
You can use it as a quick activity—or stretch it into a 3-day mini learning unit using the included lesson ideas.
Make Christmas Learning Fun & Meaningful
The Feed Snowman, Elf & Rudolph Activity combines festive fun with real developmental benefits. It’s a simple way to keep kids learning, moving, and smiling during the busy Christmas season. Download, print, and start playing today! Below are the objectives, suggested lesson flow of the learning plan included in this activity, suggested game variations, and the instant downloads of the files.
Objectives
- Develop fine motor skills by cutting, laminating, and pasting.
- Strengthen counting and number recognition through the dice game.
- Encourage hand -eye coordination and creative expression .
- Promote language skills with storytelling and songs.
- Foster social interaction and turn -taking through group play (for classroom setting).
Lesson Flow Suggestions
Toddlers (Ages 2–3)
Focus: Fine motor skills and language
- Let children place cookies freely without counting pressure
- Name colors, shapes, or say “cookie for Santa!”
- Encourage simple phrases and turn-taking
🕒 Suggested time: 10–15 minutes
Preschoolers (Ages 3–4)
Focus: Counting and early math
- Roll the dice and count cookies together
- Ask simple questions like “How many cookies did Santa eat?”
- Introduce basic storytelling (“Santa is hungry!”)
🕒 Suggested time: 20–30 minutes
Kindergarten (Ages 5–6)
Focus: Math, language, and independence
- Children roll the dice and feed Santa independently
- Add simple math (“Santa had 2 cookies, now he has 4”)
- Encourage children to create their own Santa stories
🕒 Suggested time: 30–45 minutes
Instant Downloads
Feed Santa Claus Activity (1.42 MB)
Lesson Plan for Feed Santa Claus Activity (4.26 MB)
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I hope you and your little one enjoy this activity. Christmas greetings from my family to yours!
