15 Countdown to Christmas Ideas

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Last year was the first year that we did any sort of Advent type activity in our homeschool. We had such a blast that I wanted to provide you with a list of different ideas that you could choose from! 

We did something similar to #4 and #7 where we had a different activity that we participated in each day for the 25 days leading up to Christmas! 

The kids and I enjoyed each and every activity and my husband was able to join in on the weekend ones! It was a memorable experience that we plan on doing again this year! 

I have my eye on #5 one of these years, but this year I think we'll stick with the activities! 

{1} Printable Snowman

Mama's Like Me  has a cute FREE Countdown to Christmas Snowman printable. Looks simple enough to get the point across to your preschoolers!

{2} Scripture Countdown

The Keep Home Simple  blog shows how to make this elegant looking Scripture Countdown to help keep the focus where it needs to be this time of year!

{3} Care Bears Advent Calendar

This Interactive Care Bear Advent Calendar can be downloaded to your desktop or iPad from American Greetings.  It is filled with games, activities and videos for your child to enjoy as they countdown to the big day!

{4} Wooden Advent Tree

 Melissa and Doug  have done it again. I adore their wooden toys and this Wooden Countdown to Christmas tree is an adorable educational gift for little ones! 

{5} Christmas Activities

The Paper Package  provides several ideas for Advent and these Activities Leading up to Christmas are my personal favorite!  

            {6} Book Advent                                        

Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails  shares the brilliant idea to Unwrap a New Book Each Day Leading Up To Christmas. My children love books so I know this would work well around here!

{7} O Christmas Tree Treasure Box

 The O Christmas Tree Treasure Box can be found on Amazon and is a fun way to treat your kids during the month of December. Fill the boxes with candy, or better yet, Lego Mini-figures!

{8} 25 Activities

The Kids Activities Blog  also shares 25 Activities Before Christmas with many creative and homespun ideas.  

{9} Countdown Chain

Lauren Makes  provides a FREE printable of  The Classic Christmas Countdown Chain. I love the design she uses! 

{10} DIY Chocolate Advent Calendar

Mindy Pitcher  uses easy to access materials to make this tasty DIY Chocolate Advent Calendar. My kids would go bananas for this!

{11} Lego City Advent Calendar

It's a LEGO City Advent Calendar. You can't go wrong with LEGO in our house. Actually, me middle son has this on his wishlist this year!

{12} Lego Friends Advent Calendar

And, for your little girl, the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar would most likely be a great fit!

{13} Countdown to Christmas Curriculum {Printed Book}

Enjoy December with your children using Countdown to Christmas Curriculum. It includes stories and activities to make this time of year memorable!

{14} Countdown to Christmas Curriculum {E-Book}

 Filled with exciting stories, images and activities, Countdown to Christmas Curriculum. This is the E-book version, available for download. 

{15} Forest Friends Christmas House

And just for the cuteness of it, why not try the Forest Friends Christmas House? Love it.