Free Printable Christmas Number Order Puzzles
Looking for a fun way to practice numbers this Christmas? These free printable Christmas number order puzzles give preschool and Kindergarten kids a chance to count, cut and glue together a Christmas picture!
When I was teaching, I loved finding seasonal activities that let children practice the skills we were already learning. A Christmas tree or gingerbread man can make putting numbers in order a little more exciting!
Number sequence puzzles like these were one of my preschoolers’ favorite morning activities. That is why I created all these Christmas puzzles to use during the holiday season!
These Christmas number puzzles have lots of options so you can choose what works best for your children. Use them for a classroom math center, a homeschool preschool activity or some simple learning time at home.
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What Is Included in These Christmas Number Puzzles?
This is a big freebie! The set includes 20 color puzzles and 20 black and white puzzles, for a total of 40 Christmas number puzzles. You also get matching blank number pages where children can glue their puzzle strips.
There are four number sequences to choose from:
- Numbers 1 to 10
- Numbers 11 to 20
- Counting by 2s from 2 to 20
- Counting by 10s from 10 to 100
Each sequence includes five color puzzles and five black and white puzzles. The pictures include Christmas trees, stockings, candy canes, gingerbread men and other Christmas favorites.
There are two separate free downloads so you can choose the color puzzles or the black and white puzzles—or download both!
You do not need to print every page. Pick the number sequence and picture you want to use, then print that puzzle and its matching blank number page.
Christmas Number Puzzles for Numbers 1 to 10
The 1 to 10 puzzles are a good place to start with preschoolers who are learning to recognize numbers and put them in order.
Children can choose a Christmas tree, candy cane, gingerbread man, nutcracker or ornament. As they arrange the strips from 1 to 10, their Christmas picture comes together!
Christmas Number Puzzles for Numbers 11 to 20
Ready to practice teen numbers? These puzzles focus on putting numbers 11 to 20 in order.
Choose from Christmas tree, stocking, elf and Santa pictures. This is a simple way to give children more practice recognizing teen numbers while working toward a finished picture.
Christmas Skip Counting Puzzles by 2s
For children who are ready to try skip counting, this set includes puzzles numbered 2, 4, 6, 8 and so on, up to 20.
Try saying the numbers together before your child begins. Then let them arrange the strips to complete their Christmas picture.
Christmas Skip Counting Puzzles by 10s
The final set practices counting by 10s from 10 to 100. These puzzles include Christmas trees, stockings, lights, presents and winter characters.
Choose this option when your child is ready to work on counting by 10s. Having several number sequences makes it easy to use the same activity with children who are working on different skills.
How to Use These Christmas Number Order Puzzles
You only need a few supplies to get started:
- Your printed puzzle and matching blank number page
- Scissors
- A glue stick
Here is how to complete the activity.
- Choose and print a puzzle. Print the picture page and the blank page with the same number sequence. Regular printer paper works well for this cut-and-paste activity.
- Cut along the horizontal lines. Let children practice cutting with supervision, or cut the strips ahead of time for younger children.
- Put the numbers in order. Have your child arrange the strips on the matching blank number page. Check the sequence together before gluing.
- Glue the strips in place. Now your child has a completed Christmas picture!
These Christmas sequencing puzzles give children practice with number recognition, number order and fine motor skills. The picture also gives them a clue when a strip is out of place.
This was my favorite use of Christmas sequencing puzzles.
Using Christmas Number Puzzles as a Math Center
If you would like to use these puzzles more than once, you can turn them into a reusable Christmas math center.
Print the puzzles on cardstock, cut the strips apart before laminating, then laminate and trim the pieces. Children can arrange the strips on a table or use a matching blank number page as a guide, without gluing them down.
Keep each puzzle in its own bag or envelope so the pieces stay together. I would start with one puzzle at a time, especially for younger preschoolers.
At home, you can let your child choose a favorite picture and work on it together. There is no need to complete every puzzle. Pick the numbers your child is practicing and save the other options for later!
Download Your Free Printable Christmas Number Order Puzzles
Choose the version you would like to use below. Both downloads include all four number sequences and matching blank number pages.
Download the Christmas Number Puzzles in Color.
Download the Christmas Number Puzzles in Black and White.
The color download includes 20 ready-to-use Christmas picture puzzles. The black and white download also includes 20 puzzles, making it a good option if you want to save on color ink.
You do not need to print every page! Choose a picture and number sequence, then print that puzzle and its matching blank number page. Feel free to print multiples to use for all the children in your class or as many as you need for centers.
More Free Christmas Activities and Printables
Looking for another Christmas preschool activity? Try my free Christmas shadow matching printable. Children match Christmas pictures to their shadows, making it another easy option for a classroom center or learning at home.
You can also browse all the free printables on my blog for more activities to print and enjoy!
