We do this every advent season.
And the kids love it.
I actually contemplated switching things this year–finding another advent activity calendar that would get our family into the holiday spirit, but I decided against it.
Because in this quickly-changing world, sometimes I think it’s nice to keep things consistent.
Here’s the skinny. . .
Advent Activity Calendar for Kids and Family–2017:ย
I print out a copy of the calendar to keep on hand for myself, and then I cut each of the squares out of the calendar and place them in our felt Christmas treeโsomething I picked up at the store years ago but something that you can find just about anywhere. ย
If you’re quick, you can probably still score this cute felt tree–like the one we have–from Amazon for under $15.
You could make your own or do what several of my friends have done.ย Theyโve cut apart the squares of each calendar day and
- put each square in a numbered envelope that their children decorate;
- wrapped each in a tiny box that kiddos can unwrap each day;
- hidden the square under a place mat at breakfast;
- taped the square on the bathroom mirror;
- used the chocolate Advent calendar and stuck the squares in each of the windows so kids get chocolate and an activity.
Either way, hereโs the calendar to download as a pdf. Once you subscribe, you’ll get an email from me within minutes that will also have the calendar as a Word doc.ย
That way, you can make any changes you may need!
Grab it here:
Happy holidays!
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- day 1:ย magazine deals for kids & family
- day 2: personalized board gamesย
- day 3: gifts that give backย
- day 4: sprocket
I am so very, very, very excited about these items, and I think you will be, too.
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- Holiday Fun Fact and JOKES Lunchbox Notes (with Hannukah!)
- Holiday Time Fun Fact Lunchbox Notes
- Little Holiday Notes and Jokes
- Holiday Notes for Families
- The Polar Express tradition
- Scratch-off Cards
- K-Cup Advent Tree
- New Year’s Family Interview
- Happy Holidays Backyard Birdsย
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