12 challenges of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas what differences can you see?

Spot the 7 differences – There is/there are

On the second day of Christmas what presents will santa send to me?

Dear Santa,

I would like…

Can I have…

I’ve been good this year

Thank you and Merry Christmas

Nick

On the third day of Christmas I couldn’t believe my eyes

Draw and describe a winter wonderland

On the fourth day of Christmas what words did I find?

On the fifth day of Christmas I wrote a lovely poem.

Write you own “Acrostic” poem

C

H

R

I

S

T

M

A

S

On the sixth day of Christmas I made a Christmas feast

complete the recipe

On the seventh day of Christmas I drew my favourite gift

On the eighth day of Christmas I learned a Christmas song and sang it my home

Rudolph the red nose reindeer

Jingle bells

Santa Claus is coming to town

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzieOy-d85s

When Santa got stuck up the chimney

Choose a Christmas song to sing with your family.

On the ninth day of Christmas I made a Santa Claus

https://www.craftymorning.com/santa-going-toilet-paper-roll-chimney-kids-craft/

On the tenth day of Christmas I played a Christmas game

On the eleventh day of Christmas I twisted up my tongue

On the twelfth day of Christmas I wrote a Christmas card to thank all my loved ones near and very far.

• Paint, assorted colors
• Blank notecards
• Foam plate
• Black ink pen (such as a PITT artist pen)
• Markers
• Newspaper or kraft paper
• Baby wipes and/or paper towels
• Thin paintbrush
• Directions:

1. Protect work surface with newspaper. Place a blank notecard and foam plate on work surface.
2. Put a small, dime-sized amount of paint on the foam plate.
3. Assist child in stamping their finger on the card.
   1. For the Christmas lights, stamp fingerprints across the top of the card.
   2. For the tree, stamp fingerprints in the shape of a triangle. Allow to dry and then use fingertip to add red dots.
   3. For the bear, stamp and roll thumb to make a larger imprint. Use index finger to make the ears. Use the back of a paintbrush to make the dotted border.
4. Allow to dry completely.
5. Use the black ink pen or markers to draw details:
   1. For the Christmas lights, draw a filament inside each light and then draw a cord to connect them together.