Countdown to Christmas

This calendar includes links to books, activities and songs for the holidays., A list is given of books, materials and ingredients for every 5 days. Book Titles are listed in color.

December 1-5: Book: (12/3) Llama, Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney Materials: colorful paper and tape, printer paper Ingredients: flour, salt, oil, cream of tartar, cocoa powder

December 6-10: Book: (12/6) Here Comes Santa Claus by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman Materials: Printer, paper, cotton balls glue. Ingredients: white icing and strawberries

December 11-15 Book: (12/13) The Elephant Tree by Penny Dale Materials: colored paper, white washable paint, glue, disposable white or clear cups, permanent marker

December 16-20 Book: (12/20) Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood Materials: Christmas Scavenger Hunt printable, paint, paper, a shallow box and plastic Christmas balls, Ingredients: watermelon slices and a Christmas cookie cutter

December 21-25 Book: (12/24) The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore (12/25) Room For A Little One by Martin Wadell Materials: paper plates or (cardboard cone) decor for the tree such as pom poms, stickers or even just markers Ingredients: cereal or oatmeal, color sprinkles