Guides
Ideas for December, tried and sorted.
Practical guides for an advent calendar full of things to do together. Every idea comes from the Advent of Play catalogue of over 200 activities.
- Activity advent calendarActivity advent calendar ideas: 24 days of things to doA full 24-day activity advent calendar for kids, with crafts, baking, winter walks, games and kindness, plus how to set one up so it survives a busy December.
- For toddlersAdvent calendar activities for toddlers (ages 1 to 3)Short advent calendar activities for toddlers aged 1 to 3: sensory play, songs, easy crafts and cosy rituals, plus a sample calendar for a two-year-old.
- Kindness advent calendarKindness advent calendar: 30 ideas for kidsKindness advent calendar ideas for kids: small acts at home, for neighbours and for people further away. Mostly free, with a free printable version.
- No chocolateAdvent calendar ideas for kids without chocolate or sweetsNon-chocolate advent calendar ideas for kids: activities, books, kindness, a reverse calendar and treats that are not sweets, with pros and cons for each.
- Free and cheapFree advent calendar ideas for kids (things you already have)Free advent calendar activities for kids using paper, a torch, the park and the kitchen cupboard. Sorted by time: 10 minutes, 30 minutes and weekends.
- Printable cardsFree printable advent calendar activity cards (A4 and Letter)Print free advent activity cards made for your child: fold-over cards, envelope inserts or a fridge poster, on A4 or US Letter. How to print and display them.
- Christmas EveChristmas Eve activities for kids at homeCalm Christmas Eve activities and traditions for kids at home: reindeer food, new pyjamas, candles and wishes, letters to each other and a cosy story.
- IndoorsIndoor Christmas activities for kids: 40 ideas at homeIndoor Christmas and winter activities for kids at home: crafts, baking, science, games and cosy nights, with how long each takes and what you need.
- No Christmas neededA non-religious advent calendar: a winter countdown for kidsA non-religious advent calendar for kids: a winter countdown with no Santa, no tree and no religion. A full sample calendar and ideas for any family.