Classroom Rewards
Write a classroom privilege or kind message. Count your students and prepare one card per child so everyone receives a reveal.
Christmas scratch off resource center
Christmas Scratch Off Cards & Games
Turn a holiday message, reward or party activity into a Christmas scratch reveal. Explore Mini DIY cards, full-size DIY cards and ready to play games for classrooms, family gatherings, gifts and office celebrations.
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Plan your reveal
Christmas ideas for every gathering
Choose a simple activity that fits the people celebrating with you.
Christmas Scavenger Hunts
Write one clue per DIY card, number the cards and test the route. Keep the final clue with the gift or activity you want to reveal.
Advent & Gift Reveals
Plan an activity, small treat or gift clue for each reveal. Label the cards by date or recipient before distributing them.
Family & Office Parties
Choose ready to play games for a preprinted group activity. Use DIY cards when you want each guest to receive a personal message or reward.
Start with your activity
Choose the right Christmas scratch off format
Choose by the reveal you want to create, then check dimensions and quantities on the product page.
Mini DIY: short messages
Use 2" × 2" Minis for a brief note, classroom privilege, advent activity or gift clue. Keep the message inside the designated writing area.
DIY cards: your own reveal
Choose DIY cards when you want to write a personal message, reward or scavenger hunt clue. Scratch off stickers are included; check the listing for pack details.
Ready to play: preprinted games
Choose a game when you want a prepared group activity. Read its rules and winning-card details before deciding how many packs and prizes you need.
Plan • Prepare • Reveal
Build a Christmas activity in three steps
1. Count your recipients
Decide whether each person gets one card or several. For an advent activity or scavenger hunt, count every reveal you plan to prepare.
2. Prepare the message or game
For DIY cards, write your message and cover it with the included sticker. For games, check the rules and organize prizes before distributing the cards.
3. Explain the activity
Tell recipients when to scratch and what to do next. Test scavenger hunt routes and keep any dated advent cards in order.
Messages you can use
What to write beneath the scratch off
Keep the words short enough to fit the card’s writing area.
Classroom rewards
“Choose our next read-aloud.”
“Be today’s classroom helper.”
“Share a kind note with someone.”
Advent activities
“Bake cookies together.”
“Make a card for a neighbor.”
“Pick tonight’s holiday movie.”
Gift and scavenger hunt clues
“Look where we keep the mugs.”
“Your next clue is by the bookshelf.”
“A surprise is waiting under the tree.”
Write • Cover • Scratch
How Christmas DIY cards work
These steps apply to DIY cards. Ready to play games already have their reveals printed.
Step 1
Write
Add your message, clue or reward to the designated area of your DIY card.
Step 2
Cover
Apply the included scratch off sticker over your message.
Step 3
Scratch
Give the card to its recipient and let them scratch to reveal the surprise.
Helpful answers
Christmas Scratch Off FAQs
Need help choosing? Our team is happy to help.
What is the difference between DIY cards and ready to play games?
DIY cards let you write the hidden message and cover it with an included sticker. Ready to play games come with preprinted reveals; follow the instructions on the individual listing.
Can I use these for a Christmas scavenger hunt?
Yes. Use DIY cards to hide clues or destinations. Plan your route, write each clue and cover it before handing out the cards.
Which cards work for classroom rewards?
Mini DIY and full-size DIY cards let you choose rewards for your classroom. Ready to play games can also work as a group activity.
How many cards are in a pack?
Quantities vary by product. Check the selected listing for the pack size, included materials and available options.
Can I order custom Christmas cards for my business?
Yes. Visit our Custom Scratch Off Cards resource center to explore professionally printed cards for promotions, employee appreciation and customer gifts. Contact us to discuss artwork, quantities and timing.
When should I order for a Christmas event?
Order ahead of your event and review the current shipping information. For custom printed projects, contact us about production time and your required arrival date.
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