Free Printable Christmas Bookmarks for Kids to Color

Get your little bookworms excited to read over winter break with these adorable free printable Christmas bookmarks for kids to color!

This festive set of free printable designs doubles as a Christmas coloring page and a simple Christmas craft for kids-perfect for classrooms, libraries, or cozy afternoons at home.

From hot cocoa and fireplaces to Santa, penguins, elves, and cuddly winter animals, these designs give kids tons of cheerful options to make their own holiday keepsakes. It's a budget-friendly Christmas activity that sparks creativity and encourages more page-turning.

Inside this Christmas printable pack, you'll find a variety of Christmas bookmark ideas that are cute, kid-approved, and easy to color. Each bookmark is outlined in bold lines for little hands, with festive phrases like "Warm Up with a Book," "Merry & Bright," and "Reading is a Jolly Good Time." Whether your child prefers snowflakes, twinkle lights, Santa chimneys, or a cozy bear in a hat, there's something for every little reader. Print a few sets to mix and match and let kids personalize them for friends, siblings, or classmates.

These free Christmas printables also make a sweet handmade gift for kids to create-just print the template, color, cut, and you're done! Want to level up your Christmas bookmark craft? Laminate the finished bookmarks for durability, punch a hole at the top, and add ribbon or yarn tassels. You can even sprinkle a little kid-safe glitter on the stars and snow to make them sparkle under the tree lights.

Teachers, party hosts, and busy parents will love how quick and mess-free this project is. Use the template as a station at holiday parties, a calm center during December learning, or a take-home DIY gift that encourages winter reading. With charming images of the bookmarks on every sheet, these Christmas bookmarks for kids to color will make story time feel merry and magical. Grab the free printable set below and let the coloring-and the reading-begin!

Supplies You'll Need

• Printable PDF (click the "Get It Now" button at the bottom of the post)
• Cardstock for sturdier bookmarks (printer paper works in a pinch)
• Scissors or a paper cutter
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers for coloring
• Optional: Hole punch + ribbon/yarn for tassels, glitter, stickers, washi tape, or other festive embellishments

How to Use these Printable Christmas Bookmarks

Print & Prep

1. Click the "Get It Now" button below.
2. Save the PDF to your device and open it in any PDF reader.
3. Print on cardstock for sturdy bookmarks (printer paper works too).
4. In your printer settings, choose Best/High quality and Fit to page; select Cardstock/Premium Matte.
5. Click Print, then cut the bookmarks apart with scissors or a paper cutter.
6. Optional: Laminate, punch a hole, and add a ribbon or yarn tassel.

Coloring Ideas

• Kids can color with crayons, colored pencils, or markers.
• Add extra pizzazz with glitter, stickers, or washi tape.
• Personalize the back with a name, holiday message, or reading goal.

Fun Ways to Share

• Stocking Stuffers or Small Gifts: Tuck into a book or attach to a cocoa packet.
• Classrooms & Libraries: Use as a quick activity or winter reading incentive.
• Party Favors: Include in holiday party treat bags or Advent countdowns.
• Gift Tags: Write "To/From" on the back and tie onto presents for a free printable Christmas tag.

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