Keep your kids entertained with this fun free printable Christmas joke cootie catcher. It’s a fun holiday themed twist on a classic paper fortune teller.
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What is a cootie catcher?
Typically the cootie catcher can be interchangeably referred to as a fortune teller. It is a game I personally played as a kid all of the time!
How do you play?
Typically to play, you would choose one of the four outer flaps. Oftentimes, it would be the name of a color. If the color was “green,” you would spell out the letters “g-r-e-e-n” and then open up the folds to reveal four numbers. Next you would choose a number and count up to it. Finally, you would see the next set of 4 numbers, choose one and then lift up the flap to reveal your fortune!
In regards to this holiday themed version, you first choose a Christmas themed image and spell out the letters. Choose one number, count up to it and then choose another number to reveal your silly joke!
How to fold a fortune teller:
If you’re like me and need an easy folding tutorial, check out the instructions and graphic below. These instructions are also printed right onto the bottom of the Halloween cootie catcher printable.
- Step 1: Once the cootie catcher has been cut out, place the artwork face down on a table. Then begin to fold each corner to the opposite corner.
- Step 2: Fold all of the corners to the center once again.
- Step 3: Flip the page over so that all of the folds are now facing down.
- Step 4: Repeat step 2 by folding all of the corners into the center.
- Step 5: Finally fold your page both horizontally and vertically.
And that is all there is to it! You can now enjoy and laugh at all of the silly jokes!
Want a preview of the jokes featured?
What is a Christmas tree’s favorite type of candy?
Orna-mints!
What do you all a greedy elf?
Elfish.
That do gingerbread men use when they break their legs?
Candy canes.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Donut
Donut who?
Donut open your presents until Christmas!
Where does Santa keep all of his money?
At the snow bank.
Why was the little boy so cold on Christmas?
Because it was Decembrrrrrr!
What is the difference between the regular alphabet and the Christmas alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has Noel.
What falls but never gets hurt?
Snow.
Favorite Printable Supplies:
These are a few of my favorite supplies that I use for printable games and activities:
- White Cardstock: For most projects, I recommend printing onto cardstock. It is much more durable than standard printer paper and often produces a higher quality print.
- Crayons: A staple in any crafting household. Crayola is always the top notch choice!
- Kid Friendly Safety Scissors: These are perfect for little kids learning how to use scissors. They cut paper but not fingers or hair!
- Glue Sticks: These disappearing purple glue sticks are by far my favorite! I love buying them in bulk since we use them so often!
- Lamination Machine: Laminating printables are a great way to make them last longer. If you are planning on laminating to make games reusable, be sure to get a bunch of dry erase markers as well.
- Dry Erase Pockets: Dry erase pockets are a great alternative to using a lamination machine when wanting to make printable games and activities reusable.
- Printer: A high quality printer is always recommended for the best results. If you are in need of a printer this Brother Wireless Printer is a great choice.
Free printable Christmas joke cootie catcher
This fortune teller is designed to print onto a standard 8.5×11 inch piece of printer paper or cardstock.
Feel free to download and print as many copies of the cootie catcher as you would like.
However, please do not edit or redistribute the files in any way. This activity was created for personal or classroom use only.
More free printable Christmas games
- Christmas ABC Game
- Build a Gingerbread Man Craft
- Christmas Crossword Puzzle
- Christmas Color by Number Worksheet
- Christmas Paper Chain Templates
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