Christmas Countdown Activity Calendar for Kids: 24 Family Activities (PDF)

Count down from December 1 to Christmas Eve with one simple family activity a day. Use the 24 ready-made activity cards or write your own on the blank ones.

What's inside (11 pages):

- How it works: 5 steps to set up the countdown in envelopes, pockets, bags or a jar.

- Countdown calendar, filled in: all 24 activities on one page to put on the fridge.

- Blank countdown calendar to write your own plan.

- 24 activity cards (Dec 1 to Dec 24), such as making paper snowflakes, a hot cocoa night, looking at Christmas lights, a kindness for a stranger and calling a grandparent.

- 24 blank activity cards for your own ideas.

- Countdown planner: each day's activity and the supplies it needs.

- Paper chain countdown: 24 strips from "24 days to go!" to "Christmas Eve!"

- Christmas bucket list with 15 ideas, plus an "Our favorite day was..." box.

Who it's for: families with kids, grandparents, classrooms and anyone who wants a no-candy countdown.

The activities are simple and low-cost, and most happen at home. Activities with candles, the oven or going out need a grown-up. There are no characters, logos or brand names.

Format: one PDF, US Letter size (8.5 x 11 in). Print at home at 100% scale ("Actual size"). It prints clearly in color or in black and white. Cut cards and strips along the dashed lines; cardstock makes them sturdier.

Delivery: instant download after checkout. The download link is also in your receipt email. This is a digital file; nothing is shipped.

Questions or a problem with the file? Use this store's Contact page, or email the address in your receipt. If the file doesn't work for you, we'll fix it or refund you.

License: personal use. Print as many copies as you need for your own family or classroom. Please don't resell, share or re-upload the file.

Made with AI assistance. All artwork is original and drawn with code. No clip art or photos.