Inside: A round-up of Christmas countdown calendars.
Yesterday Sandi, from rubber boots and elf shoes, was wondering if anyone had any ideas for a Christmas countdown calendar, other than the ubiquitous Santa with the cotton puff beard.
The bearded Santa is the one I've done every year, but when she expressed a desire for change, it got me thinking, too.
So I started searching online for alternatives.
I have to tell you!!! there are TONS of advent calendar ideas out there but not many that kids can actually make.
1. Paper Chain Countdown
I used to do these with my class years ago, but unfortunately I didn't take any pictures. But you can find some great photos and directions from the Modge Podge Rocks blog.
2. Trim Santa's Beard Countdown
I thought this idea from Gluesticks was very original. I haven't seen this idea anywhere else. The entire Santa is made out of paper and once it's complete, all you do is trim off a piece of the beard.
3. Christmas Countdown Tree
This beautiful and free printout is available from Made to Be a Momma. It's a full colour printable which makes it perfect for quick and easy home use.
4. Countdown Christmas Tree in B & W
Hmmm....so hard to decide, but I think they'd all be wonderful choices for a fun way to count down the days until Christmas.
I'd love to see what your kids will be making for a Christmas countdown calendar. Be sure to let me know ... and Sandi, too :)
Thanks for the great ideas. I am also partial to the trees. : )
ReplyDeletesandi
rubberboots and elf shoes
I was just going to email you and show you what I'd found. You're too fast for me :)
DeleteCute ideas. I like the santa with the white beard loops.
ReplyDeleteI love these! Thanks for the cute ideas!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Sarah's First Grade Snippets
These are all really cute ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteCindy
Granny Goes to School
Thanks, great ideas. I am partial to the trees too. Thanks, Liz :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great ideas! I love glitter! I seem to have more silver glitter in my hair every day! The quilted advent calendar is simply gorgeous...Did you make it? That is one of the things I wish I made more time for.
ReplyDeleteJenny
Owl Things First!
Hi Barbara! I am doing Christmas Around the World with my class and an including Canada this time since we are part of a greeting card exchange and there are classes in Canada. It seems like Christmas is celebrated in pretty much the same way as in the US from everything I can find. I'm wondering if (for our craft for Canada) we should make an advent calendar? or is there something traditionally Canadian that we should make? I'd love your input if you have any ideas.
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Chrissy
First Grade Found Me
My husband had a great idea for a student advent calendar this week actually: Have the kids colour a small-ish numbered winter scene/ornament/whatever and put their picture underneath. Every day take off the number and you'll have a smiling face instead :)
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Inspired in Second