New Year’s Eve usually means a long stretch of waiting for kids... Waiting for dinner. Waiting for the countdown. Waiting for something exciting to happen! 🎉
A New Year's printable placemat activity gives kids something to color and play on while the rest of the evening unfolds.
Supplies
Printed activity placemat
Download the 2 page pdf at the bottom of this post (for free!)
White Cardstock
Regular paper works fine for one night, or use cardstock if you want something sturdier.
Markers
Or colored pencils or crayons. We love these click markers so we never lose a lid.
Optional clipboard or tray
Helpful if kids move between rooms or aren’t seated the whole time.
What’s Included in the New Year Placemat PDF
This 2 page free printable New Year placemat set includes a mix of simple activities that work well for different ages.
Activities include:
- Coloring pages with New Year themes
- Drawing prompts
- A word search using familiar holiday words
- A word scramble
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Simple prompts kids can complete on their own
Kids can jump between activities without needing help every minute.
Why This New Year Activity Works
- Gives kids something to do while waiting for midnight or a countdown
- Works for both younger kids and older kids at the same table
- Easy to set out as part of the table setup or party space
- Keeps hands busy during long stretches
Simple Ways to Use This Placemat
- Set it at each seat as part of your table setup before dinner
- Use it as a New Year's activity while adults finish cooking
- Add it to a small stack of activity sheets for kids to rotate through, like our Winter Placemat Activity Pages.
- Pair it with snacks so kids can color while they eat
If you want to reuse it, slide the page into a sheet protector and use crayons or colored pencils instead of markers.
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- Free Printable Christmas Placemats for Kids (4 pages!)
You don’t need elaborate plans to make New Year’s Eve feel special for kids. This New Years placemat printable gives them something familiar to do while still being part of the celebration.
It’s an easy way to keep kids entertained without screens while still letting them feel included in the celebration.
Print one for each child, set them out, and have a Happy New Year!
Free New Year's Printable Placemats
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