How to Make a Free Countdown

It is easy to make a countdown with household objects

There are so many events in life that we await with bated breath --- like Christmas, birthdays, retirement, and vacations. Often, it takes everything we have to wait patiently for these wonderful moments. Making a free countdown is a good way to look forward to special events and to pace yourself until it arrives. When most people think of a countdown, they envision crossing off dates on a calendar or going online and having a computer count down for you. Countdowns can be much more creative than this, however.

Things You'll Need

• Construction paper or file folder
• Crayons or markers
• Scissors
• Jar
• Small household objects

Instructions

How to Make a Free Christmas Countdown

1. Use a sheet of construction paper or a file folder to make a countdown to Christmas. Decorate the folder using crayons or markers.

2. Draw 25 doors on the folder, and number them from one to 25. Use scissors to cut them open on three sides so that you can peek behind the doors.

3. Write messages or draw small pictures on the inside of the folder so that, as you open each door, you will receive a Christmas surprise.

How to Make a Free Countdown For Any Occasion

1. Place a specific number of small objects in a jar. Marbles, balls, paper clips, or whatever you have on hand works well.

2. Decorate the jar to reflect the occasion you are looking forward to.

3. Remove one object each day, until the jar is empty. Viola! Your long-awaited occasion is here.

Tips & Warnings

• The Christmas countdown can be modified for any occasion. Try cutting out a heart shape for Valentine's Day, a bathing suit shape for a much-awaited vacation, or a rattle for a baby's due date.

References

• Crayola: Christmas Countdown