Nature is slowing down for winter.
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Make an advent calendar that doubles up as a Christmas decoration!
Print this template and cut out the 24 robin outlines, decorate them and make a small hole on each one near the top of the back.
robin advent calendar
On 1st December, tie robin number one onto a piece of string or ribbon. Every day add another robin, until all 24 robins are hanging up.
Top tip: If you're making this for someone else you can even stick a sweet, or write a joke on the back of each robin :O)
Email us a photo of your robin advent calendar:
naturedetectives@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Secret keepsakes
Do you like hunting for treasure when you're out in the woods? Then make an advent calendar for a friend, or your brother or sister, full of secret keepsakes.
Reuse and decorate old matchboxes or other small items of packaging. You could reveal a different box every day, or stick them all together to make a shape.
Inside each box, place a secret keepsake. Can you find 24 different items, one for each day? A shiny conker, a smooth pebble, a red leaf...
tell us what keepsakes you've hidden
Online advent calendars
Three to choose from! Reveal a fun activity, game or puzzle every single day up to Christmas :O)
Download your favourite:
snow angel
winter wonderland
secret doors
December diary
What do you see, hear, smell and feel in nature in December?
Keep a diary, jotting down notes or drawing pictures of the things you spot.
Can you find something different every single day?
advent diary
You'll be on your school holidays in just a few weeks, so you can use your diary to plan some fantastic frosty adventures too!
tell us what you spot
Send us your stories and ideas, or tell us what you've been up to in the woods:
naturedetectives@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Made an advent calendar?
Stick this animal tracks sticker
over the path on your CLUB
poster and get ready for next
week's challenge :O)