Winter Break Kids Activities: Printable Puzzles, Crafts & Games

Winter break activities for kids: fun days away from screens

Winter break means long days at home, at a desert camp or on the road, and children need something that keeps their hands and minds busy away from the phone. This collection holds printable PDF files for ages 3 to 12: puzzles and mazes, cut-and-paste crafts, family games and science activity books. Print what you need each day and your child can start within minutes.

What you will find here

For thinking and focus: the Maze Adventure Book with 50 graded mazes, Little Detective with 40 logic puzzles, Kids Picture Sudoku, Kids Word Search and Hidden Picture Puzzles. For busy hands: Paper Crafts Cut and Paste, Woodland Animal Crafts, Moving-Eyes Paper Animals, Draw With Shapes and Dress the Bear for Every Season. For the family: five printable board games, 100 screen-free activity cards and car and travel games for road trips. For young explorers, Space Explorer and Ocean Explorer. And free from the Free Library, the 30 Days of Good Challenge.

A simple week plan

Give each day one main activity: a puzzle in the morning, a craft after lunch and a family game in the evening. Print the pages the night before and keep them in a folder with your child's name. On a road trip, take the road bingo cards and the maze book; all they need is a pencil. You will find more ideas in the article screen-free learning ideas for kids.

Which activities suit a 4-year-old during the break?

Short activities of no more than 15 minutes: I Spy and Count, colour by number, quiet time bag games, and cutting and pasting with safety scissors and an adult nearby.

How can I reduce screen time over winter break?

Have the alternative ready before you say no. A box with printed activities, pencils and scissors lets your child choose, and screen time can come after at least one activity is done.

Can I print the file more than once?

Yes, you can print the pages for your own children as often as you need for family use. The PDF download link arrives as soon as the order is complete and by email.