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    Home » Learning Activities for Toddlers

    Published: Nov 10, 2018 · Modified: Jul 17, 2023 by Fynn · All activities should be supervised by an adult. This post may contain affiliate links.

    Paper Plate Snowman Countdown Craft

    Inside: An easy DIY Snowman Countdown Craft for kids looking forward to Christmas!

    Paper plate snowman countdown craft

    My kids are so excited about Christmas, they will ask me every day in December if it was Christmas. Since 2 years ago, I have made a countdown activity every December as a fun way for my kids to visualize the number of days left till Christmas.

    This snowman countdown craft is so easy to prepare, and I can't wait to share it with you all!

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    • A fun way to countdown to Christmas
    • What do you need for this snowman countdown?
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    A fun way to countdown to Christmas

    This Paper Plate Snowman Countdown Craft takes just minutes to put together and turns out so cute! The kid gets to turn the orange nose of the snowman to the next number each day. When the nose pointer is pointing at 25, it's Christmas Day! And the kid gets to practice counting from 1 to 25 too!

    Snowman made of paper plates

    What do you need for this snowman countdown?

    • 2 paper plates
    • Black and orange cardstock paper
    • A small brad pin
    • Basic stationery like a pair of scissors, stapler and glue

    We have a video tutorial here to show you how we made this Snowman Countdown Craft. Or simply follow the instructions below:

    • Write 1 to 25 along the edge of one of the paper plate (use only 2/3 of the paper plate).
    write numbers around the paper plate
    • Cut out 5 small black circles for the buttons and the eyes.
    • Cut a black hat for the snowman.
    • Stick 2 circles on the paper plate with numbers as the eyes for the snowman.
    • Then attach the hat on the head with stapler or glue.
    Use black paper to make the snowman hat and eyes
    • Cut an orange nose (like a carrot shape).
    • Poke a small hole in the nose and another hole in the centre of the paper plate face.
    • Attach the orange nose to the paper plate face with a brad pin.
    Attach an orange paper cut into a carrot shape as a nose for the snowman
    • Stick the remaining 3 black circles on the second paper plate as the buttons for the snowman.
    • Attach the head to the body and the snowman is ready!

    Related: Want more? Make this Snowman Pompom Drop that my kids love!

    move the snowman's nose as you count down to christmas

    More Christmas Activities

    How do you countdown to Christmas? Love to hear all the fun ideas you have!

    Here are my other countdown ideas - Santa Down the Chimney Countdown Craft and 10+ DIY Gift-less Christmas Countdown Activities for Kids.

    Also, be sure to check out the rest of our Christmas theme activities on our Christmas Learning Shelf too!

    If you like this paper plate snowman countdown, remember to save it to your pinterest board for later.

    Countdown Paper Plate Snowman Craft

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    Fynn is a Math and Science teacher from Singapore, author of The Happy Learning Book for Siblings and founder of Happy Tot Shelf. She helps parents enjoy home learning with their children through her highly popular kids' activity membership, The Happy Learners' Club. Fynn has been featured in various newspapers, websites and on radio shows as an expert in early childhood learning and creative hands-on learning ideas.

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    Hi there! I’m Fynn—educator, author, and mom of three. I believe a lifelong love of learning starts at home, and I’m here to help you nurture that spark. Together, let’s create joyful learning experiences that strengthen bonds and inspire curiosity for both you and your little ones!

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