Are you looking for ways to entertain the kids, beat boredom, and maybe sneak in a little learning too? Here are over 30 printable kids activities you can find on One Mama’s Daily Drama.
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Printable kids activities have been a staple on my blog for a long time. I decided it was high time that I put together a list where you can find them all on one page.
You’ll find a little bit of everything here, including games and puzzles, writing and drawing, and our favorite pastime – LEGO. I’ve also included holiday activity books and coloring pages.
Although a few of these are available in the Keri Houchin Design shop, the majority are 100% free for personal use!
Printable kids activities
Games
Tafl is kind of the ancestor of chess. It’s a 2-player game and each person takes turns being the invaders or the defending king.
Guess Who? is one of my family’s favorite board games of all time. I created my own version with LEGO (find it below in the LEGO section) and this DIY template includes everything you need to make your own set with any images.
Pick-a-veggie printable fortune
This printable fortune or “cootie catcher” is a new take on a game you probably played as a kid. It’s fun for learning colors or talking about gardening and cooking.
This card game is a miniature version of the classic Go Fish. Each card includes a number and a color, so it’s fun for preschoolers and older kids alike.
Take turns flipping over 2 cards to find pairs. Memory can be as easy or as challenging as you like. This tutorial includes an optional craft for attaching the circle cards to metal juice lids.
Print off these tangrams and challenge cards, then see how many of the puzzles you can complete. For older kids, print off several sets of the tangrams to try these mandala puzzles too.
This classic dominoes set is designed with bright and colorful rainbow unicorns.
Play a classic game of dominoes with this set of superhero dominos in primary colors.
If you’re looking for tech-free fun, this paper version of the video game TETRIS can be played using classic rules or just as a fun puzzle.
Play a game of checkers using this printable game board and any tokens. Use your favorite snacks, marbles, rocks, or anything small.
Nature scavenger hunt for kids
Explore your backyard or a local park to find an assortment of natural elements. This version is intended for preschoolers, but I also designed a scavenger hunt for tweens and teens.
Writing, drawing, and coloring
This 6 page printable includes space to write and draw about your spring break adventures. Make a fun keepsake booklet.
Print these 6 hand-drawn pages to color fish and other sea creatures, inspired by “Finding Nemo.”
Write and draw pictures to document the fun you have over summer – whether you’re on vacation or staycation. Add postcards, photos, and stickers.
Mad libs are a silly way to practice writing and grammar. Fold the printable in half, choose a word for each blank, and then unfold and read your story.
I made 2 sets of mazes and word searches (a simple version and a more challenging one) featuring Pokemon from the earlier generations.
Assemble this pretty watercolor journal and write about the birds you see in your own backyard. This journal can be used for any type of writing.
LEGO printables
This LEGO-themed workbook includes a maze, word scramble, word search, and coloring page.
This LEGO-theme activity book includes 6 pages of fun that are a bit more detailed than the workbook above.
LEGO Friends animals activity book
If your LEGO lover is a fan of the Friends sets, they’ll enjoy this animal-themed set of mazes.
Update your old board game with this set of printable cards to turn your Guess Who? game into a minifigure adventure.
Give your child a handful of LEGO pieces and challenge them to build something and then write a story about it.
This printable play mat is the perfect size to build a LEGO scene. It can be used with any small figures.
If you’re running low on LEGO inspiration, this set of printable cards includes 16 open-ended building challenges.
Holiday
This Easter-themed activity book includes 4 pages of puzzles and coloring.
Spring activity journal with puzzles
Older kids will enjoy 12 pages of writing, drawing, and puzzles inspired by spring.
Celebrate Earth Day with a pretty coloring page that looks cute in crayon, marker, watercolor, or your favorite medium.
These fall coloring pages are inspired by zentangles. Color each section in a unique and colorful pattern – or any way you choose.
Halloween scavenger hunt for kids
Extend your trick-or-treat time with a printable scavenger hunt. I also made a more challenging version for tweens and teens.
Christmas coloring and activity book
This 12-page coloring and activity book is loaded with a variety of seasonal activities.
Christmas fairy coloring pages
These 3 hand-drawing coloring pages are filled with magical fairies.
What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:
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My son and daughter will love this
I’m so glad to hear that! I’d love to know which printables they like best.