“A Christmas Carol” Countdown for Little Kids (Free Printable)
Introduce your kids to the Christmas spirit of kindness, generosity, and goodwill with our A Christmas Carol-inspired countdown game, “Ebenezer’s Coin Purse.”
Designed as a gentle and engaging way to help children embrace the season’s meaning, this Christmas countdown printable provides a daily activity encouraging “Acts of Christmas Spirit” throughout December.
A Christmas Spirit Inspired Christmas Countdown
With a fun game board, gold coin cutouts, and easy instructions, this free printable brings the essence of Dickens’ beloved tale into your holiday traditions.
Lest we forget this activity also includes a list of 25 “Acts of Christmas Spirit” as a guideline to help your family come up with ways to spread Christmas cheer during the advent.
Make “Ebenezer’s Coin Purse” a Family Tradition
This Christmas countdown activity is a simple yet meaningful way to keep little ones engaged all month long, creating cherished memories and building anticipation for the big day.
Use this printable as an annual family tradition to teach the values of kindness and generosity that make Christmas special.
What’s Included in this Advent Activity
Everything you need to have a simple advent that promotes generosity, kindness, and general goodwill to all is right at your fingertips!
Game Board: Themed around A Christmas Carol, it’s designed to track each day of December as children add “coins” to their virtual coin purse.
Gold Coins: Printable coin cutouts symbolize daily acts of kindness and generosity.
Instructions: Step-by-step guidance for using “Ebenezer’s Coin Purse” as a countdown.
Acts of Christmas Spirit: A list of 25 simple yet impactful ideas for kids to help make a difference in others’ lives.
For an added twist, you can pair this game with our “Roll of the Dice Acts of Kindness” printable, another activity to keep the spirit of Christmas alive all month long.
How to Use “Ebenezer’s Coin Purse”
Each day, children complete one “Act of Christmas Spirit,” earning a gold coin to place on their board.
This helps young ones understand the joy of giving, helping others, and spreading cheer. As the days pass, the coin purse fills, symbolizing the wealth of joy that comes from generosity and kindness.
Acts of Christmas Spirit List
Our Acts of Christmas Spirit list offers easy, child-friendly ways to help others. From creating homemade holiday cards to sharing treats, each activity is designed to make kindness accessible for kids.
These acts promote compassion, goodwill, and the heart of A Christmas Carol in a way children can understand and enjoy.
Additional Fun: “Roll of the Dice Acts of Kindness”
For a fun variation, add in the Roll of the Dice Acts of Kindness printable. Each roll determines a unique act of kindness, offering a fresh way to celebrate generosity and holiday spirit.
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Printing Tips
For best results, print on cardstock or heavier paper to make the game board and gold coins durable enough for daily use throughout December.
Regular printer paper works as well, but cardstock will add extra sturdiness, especially for little hands. After printing, cut out the coins and prepare to enjoy this meaningful countdown to Christmas!
Additional Christmas Fun:
Looking for more holiday fun? Check out our other kid-friendly Christmas activities, printables, and games that help bring the holiday season to life.
