Christmas Tree Countdown Project...

There are so many fun projects out there for the holidays that I wanted to try a few with the kids this year.  First up was this fun Christmas Tree Countdown project.  I found the templates on another blog and cut 24 trees from some Christmas themed scrapbook paper I already had.  Sometimes we get so busy in December that we forget how much fun there is in the sheer anticipation of the holidays for kids.  This project makes us stop and appreciate each day and gives the kids something to look forward to!! 

I spent a couple of evenings tracing and cutting out the trees.  Nate was home sick this week so he helped me hot glue the trees together.  He also picked out all the numbers and labeled the trees 1 thru 25.

When we had them all numbered, we I secretly added a couple of small candy treats inside each tree along with a note of a fun activity or project for us to do that day.  Some are as simple as having a special treat with supper, calling a friend, reading about the birth of Jesus, or watching a fun movie.  Others are projects like doing a Christmas craft, baking something yummy for our friends & neighbors, or playing a board game with the whole family. 

 Stay posted for pictures of all the fun activities.  The most important part of the project is that it sets aside a little fun family time each day to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas.