Easy

Paper Chain Countdown

A long red and green paper chain hangs from the elf's spot, one loop for every night left until Christmas. Tear one off each morning.

Instructions

Cut strips of red and green paper about 1 inch wide and 8 inches long, one for each night left until Christmas.
Write a number on each strip, counting down, and add a tiny job on a few ("hug a sibling", "sing a carol").
Loop and tape the strips together into a chain.
Drape the chain from the elf's shelf or a doorknob, with the elf holding the last loop.
Add a note: "Tear off one loop each morning. When it's gone, Christmas is here!"

Tip: Tape is safer than staples for little hands, and it's easy to fix a broken loop.

Setup Time

20 min

Mess Level

Low Mess

Quick wipe down

Best for Ages

3-10

Est. Cost

~$8

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Construction paper

red and green

Scissors

Have at home

Clear tape

1 roll

Have at home

Marker

Have at home

Add it to your December elf calendar