With the holiday season just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get your little ones excited with a festive and fun printable Christmas countdown calendar. Kindergarten and first-grade students will love creating a Santa-inspired countdown calendar that will add a sprinkle of Christmas magic to your classroom or home.
Santa Printable Christmas Countdown
Imagine Santa's jolly face with a beard made up of numbered squares from 1 to 24. Each day, your little ones get to add a fluffy piece of cotton to Santa's beard, bringing them one step closer to the much-anticipated Christmas Eve. It's a simple and fun way to count down the days until the big day! Kids will think it's so much fun making their own printable Christmas countdown calendar.
Easy Peasy and Fun
Creating this adorable countdown calendar is as easy as pie, and you won't need to break the bank to make it happen.
Here's what you'll need for this project:
- Printable Santa Countdown Advent Calendar
- Cotton balls
- Glue stick
Let the Countdown Begin!
- Grab The Printable: Start by snagging the printable Christmas countdown calendar here. Simply print it out on regular printer paper or use colored construction paper. You'll be ready to roll in no time.
- Gather Your Craft Supplies: Once you have your printable, gather your cotton balls, glue sticks, and scissors.
- Daily Countdown Ritual: From December 1st, let the countdown begin! Each day, your students can add a cotton ball to Santa's beard. It's a fun and interactive way to engage them in the holiday season's excitement.
Fun for the Whole Family
What's great about this project is that it's not just for the classroom—it's a perfect family activity too! Students can hang their Santa Countdown Calendar in a central location, like the fireplace mantel or refrigerator. Each day they can add a cotton ball, making it a special holiday tradition for everyone as they countdown to Christmas day.
A Crafty Solution for Busy Teachers
I know how hectic the month of December can be for teachers, so I wanted to make this as easy as possible for you. The printable Christmas countdown calendar is not only a great way to add some festive flair to your classroom but also a fantastic and simple way to engage your students in the holiday season.
If you want to have your students complete their calendar at school, make it simple! An easy way to do this is to have kids hang their calendars within reach in your classroom or hallway. Place a basket of cotton balls or white pom poms on a table or shelf in your classroom. Each day when your students come into class have them add a cotton ball to their calendar. This can be a simple part of your morning routine in December and an easy way to add some Christmas fun to your classroom.
Wrapping Up
As we gear up for the most wonderful time of the year, let's make this holiday season memorable for our little ones. The Santa Countdown Calendar is a perfect solution for teachers and parents alike, offering a delightful and interactive way to count down the days until December 25th. Head over here to grab the calendar and let the holiday crafting begin!
Wishing you and your students a holly jolly Christmas season filled with joy, laughter, and lots of festive fun!
Christmas Countdown Extravaganza
Looking for more ways to make the Christmas season extra special? Check out these blog posts for different fun activities that you can do during the month of December. You'll find ideas for a gingerbread unit, holidays around the world, and a special elf day! Your students will be excited about Santa's arrival and learning all along the way!
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