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I am SO THRILLED to release the Rad Reader Christmas Reading Advent Calendar today!
After the Summer Reading Calendar earlier this year, I had hundreds of requests for another one and I was over the moon when Tara from Rad & Happy agreed to work together to bring this kids advent calendar to life!
Kids Advent Calendar
Let me tell you a little bit about this printable kids advent calendar.
- It’s completely free! You can download as many copies as you’d like for your personal use (pop in your email address at the bottom of this post and it’ll come right to your inbox).
- You can print it at whatever size you’d like! I have a personal preference for the 36×48 engineering print which costs less than $7 to print (instructions for printing engineer prints here). But it’s also really great at a 24×36 size (which is shown hanging on the wall in the photo above) or in an 18×24. You can even print it on a regular sheet of paper with your home printer!
- It’s the most epic coloring project of all time! You won’t believe how your child’s face lights up when you hand them some crayons or pencils or makers and a copy of this advent calendar printable – there are so many delightful details and it’s so much fun to color. You can color it all at once at the beginning of the month or do a bit every day as you read along!
- There is a reading activity every day from December 1 – December 24. Obviously the highlight of this Christmas advent calendar is reading daily with your children. At the bottom of the calendar there is a suggested activity for each day. You can do them in any order you’d like and later this week, I’ll be releasing reading lists to correspond with each themed day so you can find the perfect book to read with your child. Need a book about Santa? I’ll tell you 10 of my favorites. A book about snow? Lots of good options!
- The numbers 1-24 are hidden in the image. Can you find them all?
How to use your kids Advent Calendar for christmas
There is no right or wrong way to use this kids advent calendar!
A few suggestions:
Give it as a gift. If you add a new Christmas book to your collection each year roll up a copy of the printable advent calendar and tie it on top! (this also makes a perfect neighbor gift!).
Make one giant copy of the advent coloring calendar and let your children color it on a snow day leading up to December!
Have a coloring party! It’s not just for kids – adults can get in on the fun too. Plus, it’s surprisingly relaxing. Turn on some Christmas music and enjoy the together time. You can make one big one to work on together or print off smaller copies for each person. Bonus points if you pick up some fresh new crayons or pencils.
Use it as wrapping paper for a Christmas book. Or, once your family is done with it, use it to wrap those last few gifts on Christmas Eve – it’s no waste and your child will love seeing their coloring festooning a gift under the tree on Christmas morning!
Use it as holiday decor. This kids advent calendar is so fun and festive it makes for really beautiful holiday decor. Hang it somewhere your whole family can see it and be reminded to make reading a wonderful part of your holiday festivities!
Sign up to get the kids Advent Calendar
Ready for a free copy of the advent coloring calendar? Pop your email address in below and it’ll come right to your inbox so you can get printing!
I am SO thrilled with how it turned out and I can’t wait to see your families using it this holiday season.
And if you share it on Instagram, please tag me (@everydayreading) and Tara (@radandhappy) so we can see them out in the real world.
Happy holiday reading!
Photos by Heather Mildenstein
Mindy Larson says
Would love the printable advent
Viki Marshburn says
You have THE coolest ideas! I love, love, love your site. Our family will definitely be using this! Thank you!
Valleteau Claire says
Looking forward to Christmas time!
Claire says
How do I get this in a file format to be able to print it? It just opens up in a new webpage for me when I click on the link? Am I doing something wrong?
Janssen Bradshaw says
Right click and press “save” 😘
dominique says
Dear Jannsen, I tried multiple times to receive the calendar but there seems to be a problem because I never receive the e-mail (it’s not in the spam section either).
Can you help me out? Thank you!
mail: dominique.pillinger@Yahoo.de
Janssen Bradshaw says
I just emailed you it directly! Let me know if you have more trouble.
Denyse says
I had the same trouble with not receiving it.
Janssen Bradshaw says
I sent it along! Let me know if you didn’t get it.
Andrea says
I also am having a similar problem! I grabbed the first one before the corrections and have that. However, I tried this morning to get the updated one and never saw an email. Tried again this afternoon and still nothing. twcctw at gmail is my email if it’s easiest to get it that way. Thanks! I’m using it as a gift with a few books purchased from your list!
Mary Yonkman says
I’m having the same issue — I already subscribe and it’s not coming through — Mary.yonkman@gmail.com
Thank you!!!!!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it!
Elizabeth says
I too am having the same problem not getting the email to show up anywhere. Thank you!
Kimberli Tripp says
Hi there. I’ve tried a few times to download the calendar with no luck. I even re-subscribed. 🙂 Would you mind emailing it to me? Thanks so much. kimberlitripp@gmail.com
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it!
Lindi Burnett says
I subscribed, twice, and have received emails, but not one with the calendar! Super cute idea!!!
Lnburnett723@gmail.com
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it – let me know if you don’t get it!
C says
I’m giving up. I had to use another email to get a corrected copy of the calendar. I’ve right clicked and then when I preview it on the pricing page, the top and the bottom of the calendar are cut off. My child won’t color anyway. Oh well.
Audra L Schwenkler says
HI! Thank you for providing this darling calendar! I have tried a number of times to receive the advent calendar but it’s not showing up in my email. Would you mind sending me the link please? Thanks again!
Kristin says
I can’t seem to receive the updated version either. Could you please send it to me? Thanks!
Meghan says
I have tried to subscribe again so that I can get a copy of the advent calendar with 5 & 8, but it doesn’t send me an updated version. Is there an easier way to get the update version?
Thank you,
Meghan
Juliana says
Hi! I subscribe twice to receive the Advent Calendar and didn’t receive it!
This is my email:hernandezpagan@outlook.com
Thank you!
Alyssa Shaeffer says
Same issue here. I have not received any file. Looks really awesome though!
camilla says
I haven’t received my download for the calendar yet, can I get it please!? thanks!
Kelly says
Can you please send me the updated calendar. I tried subscribing again, but it didn’t work.
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it!
keri says
Hello! I haven’t received my advent calendar either. I would love to be sent it!
keri says
i haven’t receive the advent calendar either and i would love it! thank you!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it!
Danielle says
I subscribed but didn’t get the calendar. Can you email it to me?
Jamie says
Can’t wait to get this in my email. Such a fun idea!
Tawnya says
Hi! I’m trying to download the calendar and I’ve used 2 different emails and it still hasn’t come through. Would you mind sending it to me as well?
Thanks! I’m so excited to do this with my family!
Tawnya
tawnya . kesler @ gmail . com
Jana says
Love this idea! I’m dreaming up ideas to combine reading homework with advent fun so we can do everything in the evenings.
Emily says
Hi!
I printed before the update was made to add 5 & 8. Could you send it to my email please, I am having the same issue of not receiving it. I want to add the 5 & 8 in on my own since I already have it printed. Thanks! Vhoef02@hotmail.com
Kassie says
I am also not getting the calendar. If you could send it to me as well, I would love it!
Thank you!!
Emily says
Hi! I can’t seem to get the coloring page. I get a grid and a list of activities. How do I get the coloring page? Thanks!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just resent it to you!
Donald Parker says
Is 8 on the skier/hat?
Where is 9? in the music? Opposite the 4? Just not seeing it.
Found the others.
Thank you!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Answers are all here: https://everyday-reading.com/answers-for-the-rad-reader-christmas-calendar/
Jewels says
I’ve subscribed under 2 email addresses and haven’t received anything?!? I’ve even checked my spam folder. Any suggestions?
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it to you! Let me know if you still have issues.
Natalie Severts says
I’d love a copy too! Thank you! What an incredible gift for the season! Thanks for sharing your talent!
-Natalie
Natseverts@gmail.com
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it to you!
Seni says
Hi, can I please get the link as well? I’ve signed up last wk and have yet to receive the link for the calendar. Email is seniotukolo3@gmail.com Thank you!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it!
Katie says
I originally received the one with missing numbers and we just realized it – could you send the updated one, please? gray.katherine.m @ gmail.com
Christi Nakagawara says
Hi! I subscribed to get the first version of the calendar but would like to get the updated version please! Thank you for your help!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it your way!
Julie says
Hi,
I have been trying all month long to get the file sent to me–I’ve used multiple email addresses and it never came. I know it’s past Christmas, but any chance you will still send it? julieanne [at] berkeley.edu
thanks!
Janssen Bradshaw says
Just sent it your way!
Kinga says
Thank you so much for this wonderful calendar.
Kinga from Hungary
Melinda says
Am I supposed to put my email in this box, or the subscribe box? I don’t need weekly emails, just the Christmas Coloring Calendars from last year and this year.
Thank you!
Janssen Bradshaw says
It’s the one right under the text:
Ready for a free copy of the advent coloring calendar? Pop your email address in below and it’ll come right to your inbox so you can get printing!
Danielle Shank-Nilsson says
I cannot get the file either 🙁 my email is kylan22@sympatico.ca
Megan says
Have not received the email with the cute Christmas calendar. Could you send it to me please.
Analese Bell says
Just sent it. Thanks!
Adrienne says
Hi Janssen!
Can I please have a copy of this Reading Calendar? I’ve gotten an email with the one for this year, but would really love this one. Thank you for your help and I hope you have a fabulous time in London! :o)
adriennesipe@gmail.com
Analese Bell says
Hi! I just sent it to you! Let me know if you run into any problems!
Shalayne Wyatt says
I haven’t been able to get a copy of this. Can you please email it to me? laynie.wyatt@gmail.com
Kelsey Motz says
Hi there! I just sent you a copy directly to your email. Let me know if it’s still giving you troubles!