Help your family slow down and savour the true spirit of Christmas with our Free Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Printable. This joyful, hands-on activity encourages children to complete one simple act of kindness each day from the 1st to the 25th of December. It’s a beautiful way to build empathy, gratitude and generosity during the festive season while enjoying a screen-free craft together.
This printable is perfect for homes, classrooms, community groups or anyone wanting to make Advent more meaningful. Just print, colour, cut and glue – and your kindness countdown is ready to go!
The full three-page PDF is available to download below.
What’s Included (3 Pages)
⭐ Page 1 – Acts of Kindness Prompt Calendar
The main Advent calendar page includes 25 different acts of kindness, printed inside bauble shapes. These include child-friendly suggestions such as:
“Give someone a genuine compliment today.”
“Smile at five people today.”
“Write a Christmas card to an elderly neighbour.”
“Help set the table for a meal.”
“Tell your family what you’re thankful for today.”
“Donate a toy you no longer use.”
(All prompts appear on Page 1 of the printable.)
⭐ Page 2 – Numbered Colour-In Ornaments
Beautifully illustrated baubles numbered 1–25 with festive designs — penguins, Santa, stars, patterns, berries and winter leaves. Children colour, cut, and glue each ornament over the matching prompt for a flip-up surprise each day. Instructions are printed at the top of the page.
⭐ Page 3 – Blank Ornaments (Optional Custom Set)
Add your own acts of kindness, use in the classroom, or turn it into a create-your-own Advent challenge. The blank baubles offer endless flexibility.
How to Make Your Calendar
Print all three pages on paper or thin cardstock.
Colour the ornaments on Page 2.
Cut out each bauble carefully.
Glue the top “glue” tabs so the ornaments flip up.
Match each one to the bauble on Page 1 and stick in place.
Display on a wall, fridge, or classroom board.
Flip one bauble each day and complete the kindness act inside.
Printing Tips
Print at 100% or “Actual Size.”
Use 160–200gsm cardstock for sturdier ornaments.
Laminate the main calendar page if you want to reuse yearly.
Store ornaments in an envelope for next Christmas.
