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November is almost finished, and everyone is probably busy getting ready for Christmas. I love this time of year, and the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree make the whole house feel so cozy that I donât even mind the snow and the cold. Honestly, maybe I should just leave the tree up all winter. Especially in Hokkaido, winter is sooo long.
Just like Halloween, Christmas time is a wonderful chance to try a little English at Home. The vocabulary is familiar, and cute Christmas images pop up everywhere you go. But it is also a very busy season with end-of-year prep, decorating, choosing and wrapping presents, and planning dinner and cakes. Whew! It is a lot to deal with, and even I sometimes feel overwhelmed. That is why I wanted to create something easy that makes English at Home seem like a breeze.
Advent calendars and a little nostalgia
It seems that advent calendars are becoming more popular in Japan these days. My mom actually gave me the advent calendar she used when I was a child, so I have this sweet little reminder of home hanging in my house every December. I still remember the excitement of opening each pocket and always finding the same Andes Mint Chocolate year after year.
In America these days, advent calendars have gotten pretty intense and often turn into 24 days of full-on gifts instead of a simple countdown. I definitely do not need that kind of stress or extra expense in my life. Honestly, the biggest challenge for me is just finding tiny treats that both my daughter and son enjoy and that actually fit in the pockets. That is why I thought it might be fun to make an advent calendar for English at Home. Something simple, fun, and pressure-free.
A zero-prep Advent Calendar for English at Home
This advent calendar is meant to make your life easier, not more complicated.
Each day is simply a link to a Christmas-themed YouTube video. There is nothing to buy and nothing to set up.
You can open each day directly from the PDF download or Canvaâs public link page. If you want, you can also print the calendar and let your children put stickers on the days they complete. But that is totally optional.
The only preparation you may need is on the Draw a Christmas Picture days, when you will need paper and something to write with.
The six categories of English Christmas play
Sing a Christmas Song
Read a Christmas Book
Learn Christmas Words
Draw a Christmas Picture
Watch a Christmas Episode
Do a Christmas Exercise
Under each link, I added a short time estimate so you can pick the best moment of the day to do it. I saved the longer videos for weekends so you can relax and enjoy.
Every link is a full episode and not a playlist. Hopefully this helps avoid the surprise auto-switch that sometimes happens on YouTube.
Here is the link to the calendar:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5xSLH0WU/hzPmCN-QNKVRTY0nLjRl-A/view?utm_content=DAG5xSLH0WU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc60841799a
Sample videos for each category
These are not in the calendar, but they give you an idea of what to expect:
Sing a Christmas Song: https://youtu.be/exGqMMwH84o?si=92Nf9G_tOQs5SPe2
Learn Christmas Words: https://youtu.be/2jYTAhO-y6w?si=FwbJXhwhgTs0bslN
Draw a Christmas Picture: https://youtu.be/Zqo7dVQCgZ8?si=Joli566ErD9HUADg
Read a Christmas Book: https://youtu.be/AYRQjseymaI?si=dnFSK_PY-JIH7732
Watch a Christmas Episode: https://youtu.be/ZymidmxE6yg?si=m2Q0KCu0mz9dtFvn
Do a Christmas Exercise: https://youtu.be/77TuFGX5b4Q?si=bxBx-mJwhfXvqT7u
A little English joy in a hectic season
The holiday season is magical, but it can also be truly hectic.
I hope this calendar brings a bit of stress-free English fun into your home this December. Even just a few minutes a day can make English feel natural and enjoyable for both you and your children.
Warm winter wishes from snowy Hokkaido.
May your December be full of twinkly lights, cozy moments, and a little English joy.
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