Christmas math: Fun activities and ideas for kindergarten
Explore math activities in December with Santa, reindeer, and sparkling Christmas trees. These easy hands-on activities are perfect for kindergarten—both in the classroom and at home as winter break approaches.
1. Print a Christmas math worksheet
This Christmas worksheet includes playful exercises that help children practice counting, matching numbers, and recognizing number order.
The worksheet includes:
• Circles where children fill in the correct number
• Counting pictures and matching them with the right numeral
• Christmas-themed counting with numbers written inside marked circles
• Number sequences with one missing number
• Very simple addition problems using Christmas items
2. Christmas addition and subtraction stories
Bring math to life with short, friendly stories:
“Santa had 5 presents and wrapped 2 more. How many does he have now?”
“Three reindeer ran off and one came back. How many are still gone?”
3. Christmas stockings – Match the numbers
Print Christmas stockings with different numbers and let children match them to the correct sum or picture. This is a fun activity for a math station or as a warm-up.
4. Count the gingerbread cookies
Use gingerbread figures or picture cards to make counting more concrete:
• Sort by shape or size
• Count how many of each type
• Build simple math stories with the cookies
5. Simple problem-solving
Help children develop early problem-solving skills with easy story questions:
“Santa has 10 reindeer but only 8 harnesses. How many reindeer don’t have a harness?”
We hope these activities spark curiosity, confidence, and cozy Christmas moments—both in the classroom and at home. Merry Christmas and happy learning!
