These St. Nicholas Day activities for kids with free printables are perfect for early elementary students when learning about holidays around the world.

Learning about Saint Nicholas is the perfect way to introduce the wonderful man who inspired our modern day Santa.

Understanding St. Nicholas Day is easy when you use all of the beautiful true-to-life images included in printables.

We hope you enjoy these Saint Nicholas activities and printables as much as we do!

St. Nicholas Day Activities for Kids with Free Printables

St. Nicholas Day Picture and Description Cards

What better way is there to learn the details of St. Nicholas Day than through nomenclature style picture and description cards?

These beautiful Saint Nicholas Day picture and description cards show and explain symbols of the holiday that children may see during celebrations.

Cards can be used as a memory game or simply Montessori nomenclature style.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Writing Strips

Some children love reading and speaking. 

Others love writing.

These beautiful writing strips are designed for the children who love to write. 

There are two options as to how to use the activity, to ensure all can participate.

Tracing cards are provided for children who need extra support in order to be successful.

Blank writing strips are for those who feel confident in their writing.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Skip Counting by 3s Coin Activity

The number three is special to St. Nicholas Day in multiple ways.

Stories related to this number and holiday are to be shared at the discretion of the caregiver or teacher. 

In this activity children sequence the number cards.

If they need help and assistance in knowing what comes next, they can use the chocolate gold coins as counters.

For those who are uncomfortable using chocolate gold coins, you can easily switch them out for plastic coins. 

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Skip Counting by 3s Hundred Board Activity

Another way to practice skip counting is using a hundred board.

In this activity kids skip count by 3 marking their answers with the "cold coins" provided. 

Stamps, stickers, and other manipulatives can also be used in this activity.

I love using the hundred board when teaching skip counting because it provides a fabulous control for children who may not be able to skip count on their own.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

More St. Nicholas Day Skip Counting Activities

If you're looking for more ways to practice skip counting, be sure to check out this FREE resource. It includes multiple St. Nicholas Day themed skip counting activities for kids.

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St. Nicholas Day Celebrations Around the World Flag and Description Cards

Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated in multiple countries around the world.

In this activity children learn the different countries that do celebrate St. Nicholas Day and how every celebration differs from one another.

These Saint Nicholas Day picture and description cards can be used as a memory game or in Montessori nomenclature style.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Sewing Activity for Kids

I love when I can find the perfect craft to help kids develop fine motor skills in new and fun ways.

The set up of this craft is so easy. 

Depending on the age of your kids, will depend on if you want to pre-cut pieces or include cutting felt as part of the activity.

I can not take credit for this craft as I found it on the website of someone who is far more creative than I am.

I was very excited at the step-by-step picture instructions provided by the author.

They work as a perfect control every step of the way.

Source: This activity with templates and instructions can be found on the Wild Olive website.

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