My students will be making these Christmas countdown chains next week with our sixth grade buddies. {FYI: First graders can do this activity on their own, it just takes longer.} I got this activity from my wonderful team mate and former first grade teacher {she says I probably made it when I was a cute lil' first grader}. My students love this craft, because it has a real Christmas bow on it!
To make these chains just alternate red and green chain links and make sure that the last one is gold {or yellow} for Christmas Day. I glue my gold chain link in between the front and the back papers.
And, this time of year, you can find cheap gift bows at pretty much any store.
Here is the craft up close:
Click {here} to download this activity for yourself!
Even though I am technically counting down the days with my students, I really don't want this holiday to fly by! I love the Christmas season and I hate how fast it comes and goes. I know that it will be over before I know it, so I need to cherish each day! I just got my tree all decorated and now I need to tackle the rest of the house... Oy! Christmas decorating can be a big job!
Merry Christmas, Sweet {SWEET} Friends!!
Your tree looks AH-mazing! Thanks for the freebie, Lindsey! I hope you and you family have a merry, merry Christmas!
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T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)
Love the idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero. Tree is up, looks beautiful AND presents under it already???!!! I need to get busy.
Tania
My Second Sense
So cute Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteLove the chain idea! If I dont use it this holiday season, maybe I could adapt it for end-of-year or some other holiday or break. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is BEAUTIFUL! Merry, merry!
❤Firstgradebloomabilities❤
Great idea!! I am doing a Grinch inspired countdown!!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is FABULOUS! The ribbon is beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteTammy
The Resourceful Apple
Thanks for the cute count down! Your tree looks gorgeous! You look ready for the Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteJessica
Apples and Papers
Your tree is B-E-A-utiful!! Very jealous of your amazingness. Also, I love the countdown idea. I might have to steal it!
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Stickers and Stamps
Hi Lindsey
ReplyDeleteI love the tree it's soo pretty. Cute countdown project too. ;)
Vicky
So cute! I had been looking for a cute countdown, and now I have one!
ReplyDeleteMs. Cranfill's Class
Your tree looks great!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
Great freebie! Love it! The tree is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMegan
Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
Mrs. Wheeler TpT
What a great activity, thanks for sharing and your tree is lovely.
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I'm lovin' this countdown!! I can't wait to make one for my classroom :)
ReplyDelete❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
I have seen many, many Christmas trees, but yours is the absolute, most beautiful one!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!
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I like your Christmas countdown chain!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsey! I created a Christmas Count-down chain craft this weekend and then came across your post just now. I had not thought of attaching it to a present and adding the poem! Did you write the poem?
ReplyDeleteOur kindergarten teachers just did a similar activity using a wreath instead of a present. The kindies love being able to take off the chain loops each day. Thanks for the present twist on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this... I will definitely use it this Christmas with my class!
ReplyDeleteJess
Early Years Fun
Thank you! Such a sweet idea!
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