Christmas Cooty Catcher Printables
Turn simple paper into festive fun with these free Christmas cootie catcher printables kids can color, fold, and play with for hours.
These free Christmas cootie catcher printables are great for keeping the kids busy. Simply download and print the design sheets for hours of creative fun!
You may also enjoy this awesome bundle of Christmas printable activities in the shop!
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These printable Christmas cards would be another great activity for the kids. Or get the whole family involved with these giant Christmas tree or reindeer coloring pages.
Christmas Cootie Catcher Printables
Each of these free design sheets can be saved directly to your computer by right-clicking on the image and selecting “save”. Or you can download the complete package of PDF files using the form at the bottom of this post.
Each of these printable folding sheets makes it easy for kids to fold and create their own Christmas cootie catcher designs. These make the best paper holiday crafts because of the basic design.
Children need only one sheet of paper and these printable patterns to create a classic paper Christmas craft. They simply fold the piece of paper along the dotted lines to make a Santa, reindeer, nutcracker, or elf.
It’s easy to download and print these free paper cootie catcher templates. The hard part for me would be choosing which one to make first!
This fun design could be cut out and glued to construction paper to make it more durable to use over and over again. Paper folding is a great hands-on activity that is sure to keep older children engaged.
Fun Ways to Use Activity Printables
- Create a coloring and activity book.
- Paint the printable, frame it, and give it to a friend.
- Complete the activities solo or with family.
- Print the activity sheets and laminate them so that they can be reused.
- Use them as a fun activity at your next party or event.
- Add them to your party games or busy bag.
This activity worksheet is perfect for children to use to create a paper nutcracker with.
It would be fun to have kids cut this out and use it to create a cootie catching angel with!
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Essentials for Printable Projects
- We love using this Canon wireless printer for perfect printing every time.
- These duotang folders are ideal for creating activity books.
- This Scotch thermal laminator is the one we use and it works great.
- These stackable storage containers are awesome for keeping everything organized.
Be sure to check out all of my favorite supplies for printable projects in this post!
The best way to utilize these free Christmas cootie catcher printables is to print them off and make them into little booklets to share and use as inspiration. I like to hole punch the pages and place them into duotangs because then they can be used over and over again!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Christmas cootie catcher?
A Christmas cootie catcher is a holiday-themed paper fortune teller made by folding paper into a fun interactive game. Kids can use them to reveal silly fortunes, jokes, or activities.
How do you fold a cootie catcher?
To fold a cootie catcher, start with a square sheet of paper, fold the corners into the center twice, then create finger pockets by folding the paper in half both directions.
How do you play with a cootie catcher?
One player chooses a color or word while the paper opens and closes with each letter. Then they pick numbers until a hidden fortune, joke, or activity is revealed inside.
What age are cootie catchers good for?
Cootie catchers are perfect for elementary-aged kids, but honestly? Teenagers and adults still enjoy them too. They’re a fun screen-free activity for classrooms, parties, and family gatherings.
Can you reuse printable cootie catchers?
Yes! Laminating the printables or gluing them onto cardstock makes them more durable so kids can play with them again and again throughout the holiday season.
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