Free Printable Christmas Doodles Challenge

Keep kids entertained with this Christmas doodles challenge! Fun drawing prompts in a free printable to make the holidays creative, easy, festive & screen-free. 🎄

If you’ve got creative kids (or maybe a little artist in the making), they’re going to love this Christmas doodles challenge! It’s a fun and festive activity that’s easy to set up, keeps kids busy, and sparks their imagination. Perfect for December afternoons when you need a quiet, screen-free moment — or honestly, when you just need five minutes to sip your coffee while it’s still warm. ☕

What Is the Christmas Doodles Challenge?

This printable doodle challenge is a holiday-themed drawing prompt sheet filled with fun Christmas doodles to recreate. It includes festive favorites like Santa’s bag, a cozy stocking, a cheerful wreath, Santa himself, a pretty bow, and even cookies with milk for the big guy! You’ll also find a chimney, Mrs. Claus, a peppermint candy, a Christmas tree, a gingerbread man, and a reindeer.

The idea is simple — kids look at each doodle and try to draw their own version. There’s no pressure to make it “perfect.” It’s all about having fun, being creative, and enjoying a festive art challenge! You can use markers, crayons, colored pencils, or even gel pens if you’re feeling fancy.

Why You’ll Love This Idea

Let’s be real — December gets busy. Between wrapping gifts, baking cookies, and remembering who’s supposed to bring what to the class party, moms deserve something that keeps the kids happy and entertained without a big mess. This printable doodle challenge is exactly that.

It’s easy to print and use anytime — no prep, no glitter explosion, no “Mom, where’s the glue?” moments. Just print, hand out pencils, and let the creativity flow.

And honestly, this challenge isn’t just for kids. Doodling is calming! You can totally sit down and draw right along with them. It’s a great way to unwind and make a few memories together. (Plus, who doesn’t want to see their version of Santa’s bag next to their kid’s? Adorable.)

How to Use the Printable

Using the Christmas doodles challenge printable couldn’t be easier. Start by downloading the free printable and printing one sheet per person. Scroll to the end of the post and enter your email address in the download box to have the free instant download delivered to your inbox. Then grab your favorite drawing supplies and dive in!

You can use it as a daily creative challenge leading up to Christmas — draw one doodle a day until you’ve completed the page. It’s a fun way to count down to the holiday, especially for kids who love to draw.

Or, if your family prefers to do things all at once (because patience isn’t always our strong suit 😅), have a “doodle afternoon.” Put on Christmas music, pour some cocoa, and see who can make the cutest reindeer or silliest Mrs. Claus.

Many parents also like using this as a classroom or group activity. It’s perfect for holiday parties, art centers, or just keeping the kids busy while waiting for dinner. Teachers love it too — no prep, no fuss, just fun.

Ideas for Ways to Use the Printable

There are so many creative ways to use this free printable! Here are a few fun ideas:

• 🎅 Family doodle challenge: Everyone draws each doodle and compares — funniest one wins!
• ✏️ Advent countdown: Do one doodle a day until Christmas.
• 🎨 Holiday art display: Hang the finished sheets on the wall or fridge as festive decorations.
• 🍪 Party fun: Use it as a game at a holiday sleepover or family gathering.
• 🦌 Quiet time activity: Perfect for travel days or while you’re prepping holiday meals.

You can even use the doodles to inspire homemade cards, gift tags, or wrapping paper. Just trace or color your favorite ones and get creative!

Variations for Using the Printable

Want to make the doodle challenge even more fun? Try these variations:

• Speed round: Set a timer for 60 seconds for each doodle!
• Story time twist: After drawing, have your kids tell a short story about their drawing.
• Color theme: Use only red and green or all metallic markers for some holiday sparkle.
• Digital doodles: Older kids can complete it on a tablet or computer drawing app.
• Group challenge: Team up and fill the page together!

You can even print the sheet smaller and make mini doodle books as stocking stuffers — how cute would that be?

Common Questions About the Doodle Challenge

What age is this best for?
Kids ages 4 and up love it, but younger ones can join with a little help. Older kids and adults can enjoy it too!

Do I need art supplies?
Just the basics — a pencil, crayons, or markers. Whatever you already have works great.

Can I reuse the printable?
Yes! Print as many as you’d like for family, friends, or your classroom.

Can we color the doodles too?
Of course! That’s part of the fun — once they’ve drawn their versions, kids can color them in however they want.

Do we have to do one doodle a day?
Nope! Go at your own pace. Some families like to do one per day, while others finish the sheet in one sitting.

My Favorite Printable Supplies:

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• Printer: I love my HP Home Printer, it prints beautifully everytime no matter what projects I am working on.
• Paper: Depending on the durability you want with your printables, consider printing on white card stock or high quality paper.
• Laminator: For printables you are planning to use over and over again, simply laminate and use dry erase markers to mark up the printables.
• Paper Cutter: I love my CARL Paper Cutter. It makes trimming and cutting out printables a breeze.
• Sticker Paper: When printing tags or other free printables, sticker paper can make it easy to attach to gifts, boxes, or to make your own stickers.
• Cutting Supplies: You’ll want a great pair of paper cutting scissors and I love using an Xacto Knife for intricate details.
• Pens and Coloring Supplies: Here are some of my favorite writing tools for pencils and pens. Coloring supplies that I love to use in my own home: colored pencils, crayons, markers for adults, and markers for kids.

Download the Free Printable Christmas Doodle Challenge Here

Please remember my printables are free for classroom use or personal use only. You may not sell or distribute the printable or digital file. If you wish to share the digital files, please refer friends to the link of this blog post where they can sign up to receive the free printable directly in their inbox.

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Final Thoughts on the Christmas Doodles Challenge

This Christmas doodles challenge is such a simple way to bring some creative fun into your home this season. It’s quick, festive, and totally free — my favorite combo!

So grab your printable, gather the kids, and start doodling your way through Christmas. It’s a sweet, low-stress way to make memories (and sneak in a few quiet moments for yourself too 😉). Merry Christmas!

✨ Download your free Christmas doodles challenge printable today and let the holiday fun begin! 🎄

More Christmas fun:

• Year-Long Doodle Challenge
• Christmas Coloring Bookmarks
• Christmas Think Fast Game
• Candy Cane Hunt Printables
• Christmas Maze Printables

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