Rudolph’s Countdown To Christmas
If you are looking for a simple craft idea for Christmas, you have to try Rudolph’s Countdown To Christmas. It is a super simple craft suitable for kids of all ages.
Easy Rudolph Advent Calendar Craft
Christmas is the perfect time to get crafty with your children, and Rudolph’s Countdown To Christmas is a really easy idea. It’s a lovely alternative to an advent calendar or even a great option to do alongside those morning chocolate treats.
It’s a progressive craft in which the children can get involved every day, so it’s perfect for even the younger ones who want to get involved. You only need a handful of supplies to make this, and you may even have some of them already in your home.
So, if you are looking for a great craft idea this Christmas, try Rudolph’s Countdown to Christmas. Here is everything you need to know to make it at home.
Some of our other favorite Christmas printables include this fun Christmas Word Search and Christmas Word Scramble. You may also like these Winter Gnomes Coloring Bookmarks.
Why You’ll Love This
- Easy and Quick to Make: This craft requires minimal supplies and simple steps, making it a breeze to set up and start.
- Perfect for All Ages: Kids of all ages can enjoy this countdown, and younger children can participate with some help.
- Engaging Daily Activity: Adding a pom-pom each day keeps kids excited for Christmas and makes it a fun, hands-on countdown.
- Alternative to Traditional Calendars: Offers a festive, non-candy alternative to the usual advent calendars!
What You’ll Need
How to Get Your Rudolph Countdown To Christmas Advent Calendar
Getting started is as easy as a click! These are formatted to print out on 8.5″X11″ letter-sized paper! I like to use cardstock to make it more durable. Simply download the digital template. Then print it out and let the festive fun begin!
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Countdown To Christmas with Rudolph
- Print the Rudolph template on white cardstock.
- Use crayons or markers to color Rudolph’s head and antlers. Leave the numbered circles and Rudolph’s nose uncolored. Use crayons or markers to add any other designs, details, or decorations in the blank space around Rudolph’s head.
- Use a small dot of glue to place a colored pom pom on top of the circle with the number 1 on the first day of December.
- Continue adding a new colored pom-pom each day of December until the 24th day of the month. At the start of the 24th day, a colored pom-pom will be placed on top of the circle with the number 24.
- At the end of the 24th day of December (and right before bedtime), glue the large red pom-pom on Rudolph’s nose in anticipation of his arrival on Christmas Eve and completing the countdown to Christmas!
Notes & Tips
- It may be a good idea to set expectations with the children before starting this craft. This is something that they will add to every day and is perfect to do at bedtime or in the morning alongside other advent calendars or countdowns.
- If this is a craft with younger children, make sure an adult cuts out the Rudolph template.
- It would be a good idea to have everything set up so the children can add to it daily. Maybe set it up with the other advents so you don’t forget to countdown to Christmas with Rudolph.
Variations
- You could also do something similar with a Santa template. Maybe the children could add a ball of cotton wool to his beard every day until Christmas.
- If your kids are older, they could have this set up in their room to do themselves.
- If you don’t want to do this every day, this is a great craft to do as it is. Add everything together so the children can make a great picture of Rudolph and hang it up in the window for decoration.
- Use cotton wool balls instead of the pom poms.
What age range is this craft suitable for?
This craft is suitable for all ages but will appeal more to younger children. Young children may need help with scissors or setting it up, but they can have fun counting down with the craft every day.
What if I don’t have all of the supplies?
This is a super simple craft idea, and you can always substitute things you may not have. Crayons can be substituted for coloring pencils or markers, and white card could be substituted for cardboard. There are plenty of ways to enjoy this without worrying about whether you have everything you need.
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