# TinyMapleCo > TinyMapleCo is a small shop that designs printable activities for kids ages 2–10 (Christmas worksheets, advent and countdown activities, Letter to Santa kits, busy books, routine and potty charts). This site has free, practical guides for parents and teachers; the printables are sold as digital downloads on Etsy. - Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyMapleCo - All printables (with photos): https://tinymapleco.com/shop - All guides: https://tinymapleco.com/guides - Blog: https://tinymapleco.com/blog - About: https://tinymapleco.com/about ## Free tools - [Free Letter from Santa generator](https://tinymapleco.com/letter-from-santa): personalized letter from Santa (first name; optional age, good deed and wish; 4 designs). Downloads as a 1080x1350 image or a printable US Letter/A4 PDF. Runs in the browser; nothing is saved. - [Embed the Santa letter tool on a blog](https://tinymapleco.com/letter-from-santa/embed): free copy-and-paste iframe code. ## Guides - [Christmas Activities for Preschoolers: 20 Easy, Low-Prep Ideas](https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-activities-for-preschoolers): 20 low-prep Christmas activities for ages 3–5: fine motor, counting, letters, crafts and calm ideas, plus a free printable. - [Christmas Eve Box Ideas for Kids: What to Put Inside (By Age)](https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-eve-box-ideas): What to put in a Christmas Eve box for toddlers, kids and tweens, with budget tips, safety notes and a free printable. - [Letter to Santa Template: How to Help Kids Write to Santa at Every Age](https://tinymapleco.com/letter-to-santa-template): Age-by-age Letter to Santa ideas (3–5, 5–7, 8+), writing prompts, how to send it and how to reply, plus a free printable. - [24 Advent Calendar Activity Ideas for Kids (Simple and Screen-Free)](https://tinymapleco.com/advent-calendar-activity-ideas): 24 screen-free activity ideas for an advent calendar, plus how to set one up and keep it realistic on busy weeknights. - [How to Make a Christmas Countdown Paper Chain With Kids](https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-countdown-paper-chain): Step-by-step instructions for a 24-link countdown paper chain, link ideas (activities and jokes) and the tear-off order. - [15 Christmas Games for Kids and Families (At Home, Parties and Classrooms)](https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-games-for-kids): 15 easy Christmas games sorted by age and group size: bingo, charades, Who Am I?, scavenger hunts, trivia and more. - [Christmas Elf Arrival Ideas (and 24 Easy Ideas for the Rest of December)](https://tinymapleco.com/elf-arrival-ideas): Easy ways for a visiting Christmas elf to arrive, 24 five-minute elf ideas, a goodbye plan and safety tips. - [Kindergarten Christmas Worksheets: What to Practice in December (Math and Literacy)](https://tinymapleco.com/kindergarten-christmas-worksheets): Which math and literacy skills to practice in December for PreK and K, how to use worksheets well, and a free 3-page sample. - [Toddler Busy Book Ideas: 15 Pages to Make and How to Put It Together](https://tinymapleco.com/toddler-busy-book-ideas): 15 busy book page ideas for ages 2–4, how to print, laminate and assemble a busy binder, and choking-hazard safety tips. - [How to Use a Potty Training Chart: Stickers, Rewards and a Graduation Certificate](https://tinymapleco.com/potty-training-chart): How to use a potty sticker chart: readiness signs, what to track, non-candy reward ideas, handling accidents and a potty graduate certificate. - [Morning Routine Chart for Kids: How to Set One Up That Actually Works](https://tinymapleco.com/morning-routine-chart-for-kids): How to build a picture-based morning routine chart: steps by age, a sample routine, how to introduce it and keep it working. - [Thanksgiving Activities for Kids: 15 Easy Ideas for the Big Day (and the Kids’ Table)](https://tinymapleco.com/thanksgiving-activities-for-kids): 15 easy Thanksgiving activities for ages 3–8: kids’ table placemats, a thankful tree, table talk, crafts and games. - [Christmas Printables Bundle for Kids: Plan a Screen-Free December Week by Week](https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-printables-bundle): A week-by-week December plan using printables (advent, Letter to Santa, games, Christmas Eve), with printing and ink-saving tips. ## Blog posts - [Chores for 4 Year Olds: 25 Real Jobs They Can Do](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/chores-for-4-year-olds): 25 age-appropriate chores for 4 year olds, how to teach them step by step, how many to give, a sample weekly chart and why praise beats payment. - [Want, Need, Wear, Read: How the 4-Gift Rule Works](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/want-need-wear-read-christmas-list): How the want, need, wear, read Christmas gift rule works: what fits each category, ideas by age, ways to adapt it and how kids can make their own list. - [Christmas Elf Goodbye Ideas for Christmas Eve](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/christmas-elf-goodbye-ideas): Gentle Christmas elf goodbye ideas for Christmas Eve: a goodbye letter, a small farewell gift, what to say to sad kids and how to pack the elf away. - [Winter Break Schedule for Kids at Home: A Simple Plan](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/winter-break-schedule-for-kids): A simple winter break schedule for kids ages 3–10: a loose daily rhythm, themed days, screen-time balance, outdoor and quiet time, and a sample week. - [Christmas Sensory Bin for Toddlers (Safe Fillers + Ideas)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/christmas-sensory-bin-for-toddlers): How to make a Christmas sensory bin for toddlers: safe fillers by age, what to avoid, 6 themed bin ideas, setup to limit mess and supervision tips. - [Christmas Coloring for Toddlers: Pages, Crayons, Tips](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/christmas-coloring-tips-for-toddlers): How to make Christmas coloring work for toddlers ages 1–4: which pages to pick, the best crayons and paper, how long they color, and 8 ways to extend it. - [Bedtime Routine for Preschoolers: Steps, Timing, Tips](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/bedtime-routine-for-preschoolers): A simple bedtime routine for preschoolers ages 3–5: how much sleep they need (AAP), a 30-minute step-by-step routine, picture charts and stalling fixes. - [Keeping Kids Busy on Thanksgiving Day (Hour by Hour)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/keeping-kids-busy-on-thanksgiving-day): How to keep kids busy on Thanksgiving Day while the meal cooks: an hour-by-hour plan, kitchen jobs by age, quiet stations, outdoor time and kitchen safety. - [How to Play Christmas Bingo (Rules for Kids + Groups)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/how-to-play-christmas-bingo): How to play Christmas bingo with kids and families: basic rules, 8 game variations, markers, calling tips, mixed-age options and small prize ideas. - [Printable vs DIY Advent Calendar: Which Is Right for You?](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/printable-vs-diy-advent-calendar): Printable vs DIY vs store-bought advent calendars compared: prep time, cost, reuse, and which suits toddlers, school-age kids and busy families. - [How to Use a Busy Book on a Plane With a Toddler](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/busy-book-on-a-plane): How to pack and use a busy book on a plane with a toddler: which pages to bring, keeping pieces together, timing during the flight and safety tips. - [Reading Challenge Ideas for Kindergartners (Ages 4–6)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/reading-challenge-ideas-for-kindergartners): Reading challenge ideas for kindergartners: realistic book goals, what counts, 12 mini-challenges, a tracker setup and how to celebrate without pressure. - [Advent Traditions for Busy Families (That You'll Keep)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/advent-traditions-for-busy-families): How to start a family advent tradition when you are busy: pick one format, plan 24 days in 30 minutes, use 2-minute fallbacks and drop the guilt. - [Morning Routine for Kids Who Dawdle: 10 Fixes](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/morning-routine-for-kids-who-dawdle): Why kids dawdle in the morning and 10 practical fixes: night-before prep, picture steps, timers, fewer decisions and a calm end point for ages 3–8. - [Christmas Eve Traditions With Toddlers (Simple + Calm)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/christmas-eve-traditions-with-toddlers): 12 simple Christmas Eve traditions for toddlers ages 1–4, plus a sample evening timeline that protects bedtime and keeps the night calm. - [How to Start Potty Training: A Calm First-Week Plan](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/how-to-start-potty-training): How to start potty training: AAP readiness signs, what to buy, a gentle first-week plan, handling accidents and when to pause or talk to your pediatrician. - [Christmas Classroom Party Ideas: A 60-Minute Plan](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/christmas-classroom-party-ideas): A ready 60-minute plan for a Christmas or winter classroom party in PreK–grade 3: stations, games, crafts, snacks, allergy tips and what to prep. - [Fine Motor Activities With Household Items (Ages 2–6)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/fine-motor-activities-with-household-items): 18 fine motor activities for ages 2–6 using things you already have: clothespins, tape, tongs, paper and pasta, with what each one builds and safety notes. - [Bird-Safe Reindeer Food Recipe (No Glitter)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/bird-safe-reindeer-food-recipe): A wildlife-friendly reindeer food recipe for Christmas Eve: oats and birdseed, no glitter. What to leave out, how much to make and a poem for the tag. - [Quiet Time Activities for 3 Year Olds (That Last)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/quiet-time-activities-for-3-year-olds): How to set up quiet time for a 3 year old who has dropped naps: how long, where, a timer, and 15 calm activities that work on their own. - [North Pole Breakfast Ideas: Easy Food, Setup and Timing](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/north-pole-breakfast-ideas): North Pole breakfast ideas for kids: when to hold it, easy red, white and green food, a 20-minute setup, a letter from the North Pole and safety tips. - [Screen-Free Car Ride Activities for Toddlers (Ages 2–4)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/screen-free-car-ride-activities-for-toddlers): Screen-free activities for long car rides with toddlers: what to pack, car-seat-safe ideas, audio games and a simple rotation plan for each hour. - [24 Kindness Advent Calendar Ideas for Kids](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/kindness-advent-calendar-ideas): 24 kindness advent calendar ideas for kids ages 3–10, sorted by home, neighbors and community, with tips for making acts of kindness feel real. - [What to Write in a Letter From Santa (With Examples)](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/what-to-write-in-a-letter-from-santa): What to write in a letter from Santa: a simple 5-part structure, sample lines by age, details that make it feel real, and what to leave out. - [Printing Kids Printables at Home: Paper, Size, Laminating](https://tinymapleco.com/blog/how-to-print-printables-at-home): How to print kids printables at home: actual size settings, which paper weight to use, saving ink, cutting and laminating so pages last. ## Printables (Etsy listings) - [Toddler Busy Book Printable (Montessori Learning Binder)](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4604599270): 102 pages · ages 2–4 · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Christmas Activity Pack for Kids](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4604583285): 65 pages (50 activity + 15 coloring) · ages 3–7 · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Kids Routine Flip Chart Bundle](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4604585925): 5 flip charts + 1 blank · 216 picture cards · color + black & white - [Christmas Advent Calendar Activity Cards](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4605345935): 41 pages · 24 activity cards · ages 3–8 · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Family Christmas Games Bundle](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4605348917): 61 pages · 10 games · 2–24 players · ages 4+ to grown-ups - [Letter to Santa Kit](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4605351713): 18 pages · ages 3–10 · fillable reply letters · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Christmas Toddler Busy Book](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4605374506): 33 pages · 14 activities · ages 2–4 · US Letter + A4 PDF - [50 Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4605376932): 54 pages · 50 designs · ages 3–8 · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4606145186): 17 pages · 10 activity placemats · ages 3–8 · landscape US Letter + A4 - [Personalized Potty Training Chart + Potty Graduate Certificate](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4606505685): 5 personalized pages · name + optional photo · Dino, Space, Ocean or Rainbow theme - [Personalized Reading Challenge + Reading Champion Certificate](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4606530574): 25- or 50-book goal · ages 3–7 · name + optional photo - [Christmas Elf Kit](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4606681712): 14 pages · ages 3–8 · fillable letters · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Christmas Eve Box Printables](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4606683740): 12 pages · ages 3–8 · fillable names · US Letter + A4 PDF - [Christmas Countdown Paper Chain](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4606686396): 11 pages · 24 links · ages 3–8 · color + black & white - [Christmas Mega Bundle (9 Sets in 1)](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4607189678): 9 Christmas sets · 309 pages per paper size · ages 2–10 - [Christmas Worksheets for Preschool + Kindergarten](https://tinymapleco.etsy.com/listing/4607186644): 43 pages · Preschool (3–4) + Kindergarten (5–6) levels · US Letter + A4 ## Free sample printables (PDF, no sign-up) - [Free sample: Christmas Activity Pack](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-activity-pack-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: a Christmas maze and an “I spy & count” page, ages 3–7 (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-activities-for-preschoolers) - [Free sample: Christmas Eve Box Printables](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-eve-box-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: a Christmas Eve bedtime checklist and a “Help the reindeer!” maze (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-eve-box-ideas) - [Free sample: Letter to Santa Kit](https://tinymapleco.com/free/letter-to-santa-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: a Level 1 letter to Santa (ages 3–5, draw & circle) and a picture wish list (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/letter-to-santa-template) - [Free sample: Advent Activity Cards](https://tinymapleco.com/free/advent-activity-cards-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: the first two advent activity cards and a 24-day countdown poster (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/advent-calendar-activity-ideas) - [Free sample: Countdown Paper Chain](https://tinymapleco.com/free/countdown-paper-chain-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: how-to page and links 1–8 in color (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-countdown-paper-chain) - [Free sample: Family Christmas Games Bundle](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-games-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: an indoor Christmas scavenger hunt and a holiday lights walk (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-games-for-kids) - [Free sample: Christmas Elf Kit](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-elf-kit-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: 12 easy elf ideas (days 1–12) and the “Elf Watch” tracker (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/elf-arrival-ideas) - [Free sample: Christmas Worksheets PreK + K](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-worksheets-prek-k-free-sample.pdf): 3 pages: trace the letter Tt (PreK), ten frames (PreK) and sight words (K) (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/kindergarten-christmas-worksheets) - [Free sample: Christmas Toddler Busy Book](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-toddler-busy-book-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: the ornament color sort mat and its cut-out pieces (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/toddler-busy-book-ideas) - [Free sample: Kids Routine Flip Chart](https://tinymapleco.com/free/routine-chart-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: the morning routine flip chart and a sheet of morning picture cards (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/morning-routine-chart-for-kids) - [Free sample: Thanksgiving Placemats](https://tinymapleco.com/free/thanksgiving-placemats-free-sample.pdf): 2 landscape pages: “Gobble Gobble Fun” and “Thankful Heart” placemats (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/thanksgiving-activities-for-kids) - [Free sample: Christmas Mega Bundle](https://tinymapleco.com/free/christmas-mega-bundle-free-sample.pdf): 2 pages: a Christmas coloring page and the 24-day kindness calendar (from the guide https://tinymapleco.com/christmas-printables-bundle) ## Notes - Prices are shown on Etsy in the buyer’s local currency; this site does not list prices. - All printables except the two personalized charts are instant downloads (PDF, US Letter + A4). - Personalized potty training and reading charts are made to order and delivered within 24 hours.