One year, she found a sleigh bell in one of the boxes, which she DID hear ring and then told me “I believe!”. That was also the year we read the braille/print copy of “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg on Seedlings Braille Books for Children (also available in uncontracted braille here). She found a little piece of milk chocolate, a soft mint, and a star. She can’t wait to checkthe next day for another surprise and I’m always as excited to see her little fingers explore the next box as well!
How To Make a 3D Braille Advent Calendar
Materials:
Round Crystal Sticker – small
Print Number Stickers *optional
12″ Christmas pattern/color cardstock
25 prizes to put in each box (candy, bell, small tree ornaments, braille note, etc. Be creative!)
Assembly:
The instructions are pretty simple! If you are using the print number stickers, I suggest putting them on first. Then, just adhere the round crystals on each box to create the braille numbers 1-25. Then measure the sides of the box that will show and cut the holiday cardstock to fit. Adhere with paper glue. Let everything dry overnight, or longer if the adhesive directions suggests. Fill the boxes with all the fun and sensory exploring goodies you find to put inside! You could also use the extra crystals to create a message on the top side of the box such as your child’s name, “Merry Christmas” or the family name.
Madilyn opens the day’s box every morning after breakfast. It’s a fun, spirited way to start out the day and I usually incorporate it into the day’s lessons and activities. Happy Holidays!
Do you have a holiday tradition you’d like to share? Please tell us about it!
**NOTE: Please note that the box that should be numbered “17” is missing two dots of the “7” braille number. It must have been damaged in the unorganized Christmas box. My apologies for not fixing it before I took this picture!**
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