Countdown Chain

What a perfect way to introduce this fun project... counting down to Addison's birthday AND our new house! 

Yes.
We are on our way to owning our second home.
         ...talk about stressed!

We've been talking about Addy's birthday for a couple weeks, and she has made it very clear that she wants a Swiper party.  How come there is so little Swiper decor out there?  Is my child really the only one who is obsessed with that sneaky, sneaky fox... I doubt it.
Anyways.
Trying to explain how many days are left until a big event is difficult when talking with a soon-to-be three year old... therefore, enter... The Countdown Chain Craft!

Materials You Need:

- Construction paper

- Printed pictures representing the event

- Crayons, marker, or whatever you prefer to color with

- Glue stick

- Scissors

The Simple Steps:

- Pick an upcoming event that your child is excited for!

- Find an image to represent the "event".

(You can use WordArt, Google Images, etc)

- Get your child to color their pictures.

- Fold the construction paper longways, in 1/3s or 1/4s to create equal widths.

- Cut along each crease, enough strips for the days left until "the event".

- Have your kiddo glue along one sides of each strip, then loop around to create a circle.

- Continue for each strip, and connect making a chain.

- Hang your pretty creation in a fun location!

- Each day tear one chain link from the chain, creating your countdown!