Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Two to three hours Materials:

12 — 18 inch foam sheets: one green, one brown, one red, two white Scissors Exacto knife Cutting board Glue gun Bag of foam letters (These can be found in craft stores.) Old Christmas cards Bag of foam numbers (These can be found in craft stores.)

For added interest, make a production out of opening your calendar each day by gathering the family together and taking turns opening the doors. You might want to enhance this activity by reading a story or singing a song related to the picture behind the opened door.

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