Print this festive placemat for your children to color and leave out with Santa’s cookies this Christmas.
When I was little I didn’t just leave milk and cookies for Santa. I also set out plates for Mrs. Claus and the elves, and even left a carrot for each reindeer. Whether I was being generous or just trying to stay off the naughty list, it made the ritual extra special.
This colorable placemat is a great quiet activity to keep little hands busy while you finish decorating, baking, and wrapping gifts.
How to Print the Christmas Placemat
Download and print the colorable Christmas placemat using the button below.
The placemat prints well in black and white on 11″ x 17″ paper. If your home printer won’t handle that size, most office supply stores will print it for a small fee. Once printed, hand it to the kids and let them color to their hearts’ content — a simple way to keep them occupied and excited for Santa’s arrival.
How to Make a Reusable Christmas Placemat
Want the placemat to last for many holidays? After your child finishes coloring, laminate the sheet to protect the artwork and make it easy to wipe clean. Local print shops will laminate for you, or you can use a small home laminating machine if you have one.
More Christmas Activities for Kids
If you enjoyed this placemat, try these other easy holiday activities to keep kids entertained:
- Elf on the Shelf ideas and printables
- DIY popsicle stick gingerbread house ornaments
- Neighborhood holiday scavenger hunt with printable clues
- DIY colorful Christmas village crafts
All photos by Studio DIY / Printable artwork by Kate Wong
Happy coloring, baking, and holiday celebrating! Your child’s homemade placemat will make leaving out cookies for Santa even more special.