Christmas Countdown Paper Chain: 11 Printable Pages, Ages 3–8

What’s included

• 24 countdown links in color (3 pages, 8 links per page)
• The same 24 links in black and white to color (3 pages)
• 16 easy activities and 8 kid-friendly jokes, with the date on every link
• 8 blank links for your own family traditions (4 color, 4 to color)
• “Countdown to Christmas” topper sign in color and black and white
• Step-by-step instructions page and a thank-you page

What it practices

• Counting down: a numbered link for every day from December 1 to 24
• Coloring: the black and white links and the topper sign
• Early reading: the activities and jokes on the links, alone or with a grown-up
• Fine motor: looping and gluing the links after a grown-up cuts them
• Moving and playing: link activities such as freeze dance and a blanket fort

Who it’s for

• Families who want a simple daily countdown
• Younger kids who enjoy the activities and older kids who like reading the jokes
• Kids who want to color their own chain first

Printing

• Print at “Actual size / 100%” in your print dialog.
• US Letter and A4 files are both included. Use the one that matches your paper.
• Regular paper or cardstock (180–250 gsm / 65–90 lb cover) both work.
• A true black-and-white version is included: the same 24 links, 4 of the blank links and the topper sign, ready to color.