If you have ever asked a grandparent what they want and heard "Oh, I don't need a thing," you are in good company. Most gifts for grandparents who have everything end up in a closet. The ones that get used are the ones that bring people to the table: something to do together when the grandkids visit, something to work on over morning coffee, something that sparks a story.
Here are our favorite screen-free picks for grandparents, from giant word searches that are easy on the eyes to coloring sheets big enough for three generations at once. Every one is printed and rolled in our own shop in Utah. Made in the USA.
What to look for in a gift for the grandparent who has everything
A good gift for a grandparent who already owns everything usually checks three boxes:
- It gets used, not stored. A puzzle or coloring sheet is meant to be finished, then hung up or rolled away as a keepsake.
- It's easy on the eyes and hands. Big sheets and big letters beat tiny print and fiddly pieces.
- It brings people together. The best gifts give grandparents a reason to say, "Come sit with me."
Giant word searches and crosswords for puzzle lovers
Our giant word searches and crosswords are 30" x 43.5", so they fit on a kitchen table or a wall. The letters are much easier to see than a pocket puzzle book, and two or three people can search at once. For more themes, browse our large print word searches for seniors.
Living in the 1950s Giant Word Search
Made for the grandparent who loves to tell you what life was like "back then." Every word they find is a chance to share a memory with the grandkids.
Living in the 1960s Giant Word Search
Pair it with the 1950s puzzle for grandparents who grew up across both decades. Hang it in the kitchen and let everyone add a word as they walk by.
National Parks Giant Word Search
A good fit for grandparents who love road trips and the outdoors. It's an easy way to relive past trips and dream up the next one.
Christmas Giant Word Search
A cozy holiday puzzle for the whole family. Lay it on the table after dinner and see who finds the most words before dessert.
Merry Christmas Giant Crossword
For the grandparent who does the crossword every morning. This one is big enough that the whole family can help with the clues over the holidays.
Coloring sheets to share with the grandkids
Our coloring sheets are 30" x 50", which covers most of a table. Grandma takes one corner, the little ones take the rest, and nobody has to squeeze onto a tiny page.
Gingerbread Table Size Coloring Sheet
A Christmas favorite. Set it out while the cookies bake, and grandparents and grandkids can color side by side.
USA Coloring Map
Great for the grandparent who loves geography or travel. Color in every state they have visited and trade stories as you go.
Calendars for grandparents who love to plan
A big calendar is a practical gift that still feels personal, especially if the grandkids color it before you give it.
2027 Yearly Calendar
The whole year on one 30" x 50" sheet. Let the kids color it, add every family birthday, and hand it over ready to hang.
Full Year Activity Calendar Bundle
Four seasonal activity calendars filled with ideas to do together. A simple way to give grandparents a plan for visits all year long.
Easy ways to make it feel special
- Pair a word search with a set of colored pens or markers.
- Have the grandkids color one corner of a sheet before you wrap it.
- Tuck in a note inviting them to a puzzle night at your house.
Looking for more ideas? See our post on the best screen-free gifts for grandparents, or browse our family Christmas activities.
More gift guides
- Screen-Free Christmas Activities for Kids: 9 Giant Ideas for the Table
- Thanksgiving Kids Table Activities That Keep Everyone Happy
- Christmas Gifts for the Classroom That Teachers Will Use
- Christmas Gifts for Seniors in Assisted Living: Puzzles and Activities to Share
Frequently asked questions
What do you get grandparents who have everything?
Something they can use and enjoy with family, rather than another thing to store. A giant word search, crossword or coloring sheet gives them an activity to share with the grandkids, and it can be hung up as a keepsake when it is done.
How big are the word searches and coloring sheets?
Word searches and crosswords are 30" x 43.5". Coloring sheets, maps and calendars are 30" x 50". They are printed on 20 lb engineering bond paper and ship rolled.
What should they color or circle with?
Crayons, colored pencils, gel pens and water-based markers all work well.
How long does shipping take?
Our shipping policy lists 6 to 11 business days for most continental US orders and suggests ordering at least two weeks before you need it.