{"id":2031,"date":"2015-11-03T18:24:43","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T23:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nickelodeonparents.com\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2016-10-01T13:08:50","modified_gmt":"2016-10-01T17:08:50","slug":"create-extraordinary-umizoomi-advent-calendars-with-the-fam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nickelodeonparents-q.mtvi.com\/create-extraordinary-umizoomi-advent-calendars-with-the-fam\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Extraordinary Umizoomi Advent Calendars with the Fam!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We can all agree that advent calendars are wonderful inventions. Since the, well, <em>advent <\/em>of these calendars in the early nineteenth century, people have built up excitement for the holidays by treating themselves to daily goodies\u2014one small treat for each day leading up to a big event. What\u2019s not to love, right?<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, we have some fun ideas for making them a special part of your family\u2019s holiday tradition! Below\u00a0you\u2019ll find an Umizoomi printable template and a list of creative advent calendar suggestions to get you started. And don\u2019t worry\u2014the little ones can help!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Advent Calendar Ideas for the Whole Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Appreciation Note:<\/strong> Share one thing that you appreciate about your family member.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chocolate:<\/strong>\u00a0Give your family member their favorite candy or chocolate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choice:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s time to be creative\u2014use your imagination to make something special!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drawing:<\/strong>\u00a0Draw something fun or meaningful!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favor Ticket:<\/strong> Make a ticket that your family member can redeem, with favors such as \u201cDo the dishes\u201d or \u201cWalk the dog\u201d written on it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joke:<\/strong> Write down one of your favorite jokes!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paper Ornament:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a fun holiday ornament using paper, coloring tools, and a piece of string.\u00a0Or try making these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nickelodeonparents.com\/2015\/11\/29\/paw-patrol-christmas-ornaments\/\">PAWsome ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poem:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Write a short poem\u2014it can be special, holiday-related, or just plain silly!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Riddle:<\/strong>\u00a0Write down a fun riddle for your family member to solve!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Gift:<\/strong>\u00a0Find a small gift that you think your family member would like!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Remember<\/em>: Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes, so encourage your kids to think outside the box when it comes to creating daily surprises. If they have difficulty thinking of something that fits into the suggested categories, remind them that it\u2019s okay to do something completely different. After all, it really is the thought that counts\u2014happy calendaring!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button--print-now\" data-pdf=\"printable-pdf-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nickelodeonparents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Team-Umizoomi-Advent-Calendar-_-Nick-Jr_.pdf\" title=\"Print Now\">Print Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can all agree that advent calendars are wonderful inventions. Since the, well, advent of these calendars in the early nineteenth century, people have built up excitement for the holidays by treating themselves to daily goodies\u2014one small treat for each day leading up to a big event. What\u2019s not to love, right? 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