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Elf on the Shelf Idea – Christmas Paper Plate Paper Chain Countdown

Christmas, Crafts & DIY, Graphic Design, Holidays & Occasions, Kids' Crafts, Printables

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Anyone have a kid who gets SUPER excited about an upcoming holiday or event and asks EVERY day if it’s today? To put the timeline into visual perspective, create a fun paper plate paper chain countdown to count down the days until Christmas! Download the free printable and pair this craft with the return of the Elf on the Shelf!

Elf on the Shelf activity - paper plate countdown with free printable template | spotofteadesigns.com

Create this fun countdown in advance and have the Elf on the Shelf bring it a week before Christmas to make those last 7 days even more fun!

Elf on the Shelf activity - paper plate countdown with free printable template | spotofteadesigns.com

To create your Christmas Paper Chain Countdown you will need:

  • Paper Plate
  • Construction paper
  • Christmas Countdown Sign (download the free printable here)
  • Craft Knife
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon for hanging
  • Glue Stick

Elf on the Shelf activity - paper plate countdown with free printable template | spotofteadesigns.com

Cut out the printable and attach to the center of paper plate.

Punch a hole on the top and use a craft knife to cut a long hole underneath.

Paper Chain Birthday Countdown craft with free #printable - help children understand the concept of time | spotofteadesigns.com

Begin creating your paper chain. Loop one paper strip to make a circle and secure with a glue stick or tape. Insert the second paper strip inside the loop before attaching together. Repeat with all paper strips except the last one! We used these steps used to create the paper chain birthday countdown a few years back!

Elf on the Shelf activity - paper plate countdown with free printable template | spotofteadesigns.com

Slip in the last paper strip through this slit in the paper plate and through the paper chain previously made and secure. Hang it up and each day you can take off another paper strip to countdown the days until Christmas!
Elf on the shelf ideas for a 5 year old - download the free printable schedule and cross off the hiding places and activity ideas | spotofteadesigns.com
This activity is part of my Elf on the Shelf Ideas for a 5 year old schedule, but you can also find more Elf on the Shelf ideas here!

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