Advent Matchbox Tree
Kids can have fun with this homemade Advent Calendar craft - making an Advent Matchbox Tree! Then it is just up to you to fill with exciting treats. Open one draw a day during December and soon it will be Christmas!
Advent Paper Chain
Try an advent calendar with a difference - an advent paper chain. It is fun for the kids to make themselves and is an economical - as well as decorative, alternative to the shop-bought advent calendars.
Advent Train
Here is an unusual advent calendar craft for children to make themselves. The kids will enjoy making this advent train, and they'll have even more fun finding the gifts inside the train during December!
Advent Wreath
Here's an Advent Wreath with candles that is not only fun for kids to make but also safe to light each night in a house with children! Obviously children and candles are not the best combination but this is the safest advent wreath using real candles that I know.
Advent Wreath Printable Activity
Print out this advent wreath printable, and colour it in. Now cut out the candles and the wreath, and stick one candle into place for each week or advent.
Advent Wreath Colouring Page
This advent wreath colouring page is suitable for all ages.
Advent Wreath Writing Activity
Print out this writing activity for the beginning of Advent. The kids can do some research to write about the meaning of the Advent Wreath....
African Children Colouring Page
A printable colouring page of African children in traditional costume, perfect for Kwanzaa or any African theme or study.
Make An African Drum
Kwanzaa is often celebrated with traditional African music, with the rhythm provided by African drums. Here is a craft idea for making your own.
You will need:
Alice in Wonderland Costume
Alice in Wonderland is a classic costume for little girls, and they are easily available from costume stores. If you'd prefer to make your own, you will need a pretty, old fashioned dress (preferably pale blue) and a white pinafore or apron.