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Christmas Kindness Calendar

A December calendar of small kind actions children can complete each day.

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About this activity

Build festive excitement with a kindness calendar. Children choose small helpful actions such as making a card, thanking someone, or tidying a shared space.

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Materials needed

  • Calendar template
  • Pens
  • Stickers

Preparation time

10 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Print or draw a December calendar.
  2. 2Add one small kind action to each day.
  3. 3Let children tick or decorate completed days.
  4. 4Talk about how each action made someone feel.

Learning benefits

EmpathyResponsibilityWritingReflection

Best for

Tags

Christmaskindnessprintablewellbeing

Seasons

winter

Occasions

ChristmasAdventschool holiday

Key stages

EYFSKS1KS2

Weather

RainyColdAny Weather

SEN-friendly note

This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.

Safety note

Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.

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