Daily Elf Magic

Christmas Countdown Chain

Time
10 min
Mess
Low mess (2-minute cleanup)
Age
Kids (5-9)
Room
Living room
Illustration of a small elf holding up one end of a red and green paper chain that trails across the floor, with loose paper strips and a marker nearbyPin
Illustrated guide — scenes are original illustrations, not photos.

What you need

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How to set it up

  1. Make a chain with as many links as there are days left until Christmas.

  2. Elf holding the first link and the scissors (closed, decorative).

  3. Card: “Tear off one link every morning. When the chain is gone... he is coming!”

Safety

Glue or stapler: adult use only.

Elf note

Tear off one link every morning. When the chain is gone... he is coming!

Copy it onto a small card and leave it next to the scene.