Last year I filled Lincoln’s advent calendar with little toys and books and it was great but this year I wanted it to be more interactive. We love doing projects and we definitely don’t need any more little toys rolling around the living room so I decided to go with an activity/craft theme. I gathered some pre-made craft kits from Michaels and Dollarama and then put together some of my own activities based on ideas I found on Pinterest.
It will be a great way to spend time together and make some new Christmas memories! I went through December in the calendar and made sure the better or more time-consuming activities landed on the weekend or days that we don’t have a class or other commitments. Is it crazy that I’m counting down until our countdown begins????
This is what I’m going to fill our advent calendar with this year:
Little People: Christmastime Is Here
Creatology: Reindeer Foam Build a Scene – Michaels
Christmas Fizzy Painting – Inspired by Gift of Curiosity
Cookie Decorating Kit – Inspired by Bits of Everything
Cardboard Houses – Inspired by Learn Play at Home
Christmas Puzzle 3D – Dollarama
Martha Stewart: Adhesive Border Pad – Dollarama
Toilet Paper Reindeer – Inspired by Free Preschool Crafts
Photo Reindeer Magnets – Inspired by Pinterest
Creatology: Igloo 3D Structure – Michaels
Paper Cup Puppets – Dollarama
Stickers with Album – Dollarama
Christmas Tape – Dollarama
Make Your Own Bracelets – Dollarama
Mini Clothespin Wreath – Inspired by The Resourceful Mama
Creatology: Happy Holidays Door Hanger – Michaels
Creatology: Holiday Bus – Michaels
Sticky Wall Christmas Tree – Inspired by Gift of Curiosity
Holiday Characters – Dollarama
Snowman Kit – Dollarama
Candy Cane Reindeer – Inspired by Gingerly Made
Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees – Inspired by Mummy Gems
Santa Advent Calendar – Dollarama
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