Christmas Music Activity for Kids: FREE Printable for Festive Fun!

December 10, 2024

Looking for a simple, fun Christmas music activity for kids? Our FREE Jolly Jingles printable brings festive learning into your home – boosting memory, creativity, and confidence – all through the magic of music!

Whether it’s singing their hearts out to Christmas carols or writing their own jolly jingles, children will love these ready-made Christmas musical activities – and you’ll love how quick and easy it is to set up this simple Christmas activity, just press print!

Christmas Music Activities: Why They’re Perfect for Learning Through Play

Music isn’t just fun – it’s a powerful learning tool! Here’s why music is so brilliant for your child’s development:

Music is a fantastic memory booster: Christmas songs are the ultimate earworms, helping children memorise lyrics while expanding their vocabulary.
Children can get creative with music: Writing their own festive jingles gives children a chance to let their imaginations snowball.
Music gives listening superpowers: Spotting rhythms and melodies strengthens focus and builds keen little ears.
Build children’s confidence with music: Performing a song for friends or family is a fantastic way to build self-esteem -there’s nothing like belting out a rendition of “Jingle Bells” to make kids feel like Christmas stars!

And the best part? It’s all wrapped up in festive fun, they have no idea that it’s learning gold!

What’s Inside Your Free Christmas Music Activity for Kids?

Our Jolly Jingles activity is a Christmas printable designed to add a little bit of festive fun to your day! This simple Christmas activity is perfect for sparking creativity during playtime or adding a touch of festive fun to your learning routine at home.

Fill in the Christmas song blanks: How well do your little ones know their Christmas carols? Test their Christmas song knowledge by filling in the missing lyrics. (Younger children can cut and stick the words instead)
Jingle bell bonus music activity: What makes a song Christmassy? Sleigh bells? Snowflakes? Let your child’s imagination take the lead and create their very own festive tune.
Sing-Along Time: Once the lyrics are complete, it’s time to warm up those vocal cords and perform! Bonus points for costumes, props, or a mini dance routine.

Download our free Christmas printable for children today and enjoy some simple festive fun!

Christmas Songs as a Learning Tool

Christmas music activities combine fun and learning effortlessly. Here are some playful ways to use Christmas songs for learning at home:

Guess the Christmas Carol: Hum a few notes or recite a lyric and challenge everyone to guess the tune. It’s like musical charades with a festive twist!
Christmas rhyme time: Turn carols into rhyme challenges. “Dashing through the snow” could become “Where do reindeer go?”
Act it out: Transform a song like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer into a family play—who will play Santa?
Music and movement: Add dance steps or hand motions to your favourite Christmas carols to combine music with movement – it’s a great way to shake off the sugar from all those mince pies!

More Music-Themed Learning and Festive Activities with Busy Things

For even more festive entertainment, check out the Jolly Jingles game on Busy Things!

Jolly Jingles is a fun musical Christmas
game for children of all ages!

Help the grumpy monster conduct the pink men bell-ringers. Can you recognise the Christmas jingle they are playing? They do a great celebration when they get it right!

Busy Things is full of Christmas-themed activities that combine music, writing, maths, art and much more —perfect for keeping children entertained and learning throughout the festive season.

Download Your FREE Jolly Jingles Activity Today!

Ready to combine learning and laughter? Looking for a stress-free way to keep your kids engaged this Christmas? Download our FREE Jolly Jingles printable today – a fun, festive activity designed to entertain, educate, and spread a little Christmas cheer!

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