DescriptionThis gorgeous paper Christmas tree craft doubles as a meaningful advent calendar to count down to Christmas. Each day, students complete acts of kindness, decorate an ornament, and bring your bulletin board or classroom door display to life.✨ The magic lies in the daily ritual: every child gets a turn to tear off, decorate, and add a bauble to the tree, making kindness visible and celebrated in your classroom.❤️ Why Teachers Love ItInclusive participation: Every student gets a chance to lead, decorate, and contribute.Daily excitement: The “tear-off” moment builds anticipation and ownership.Visible progress: The tree grows more beautiful each day, reflecting the class’s kindness.Character building: Reinforces empathy, generosity, and positive classroom culture through easy SEL.Motivation boost: Keeps students engaged and enthusiastic during the busy December weeks.�� How It WorksStep 1 – Print the TemplatesChoose the pre-colored tree for a quick setup, or the outline version for a unique patchwork effect as students color.▶️ Check the preview to get a closer look!Step 2 – Tear Off & Read AloudCollate decorations into a pad.Each day, one student tears off a bauble (23 total) and reads the act of kindness aloud.The whole class completes the good deed together.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teacher FeedbackThis was perfect to use in my classroom in December. The kids enjoyed the activities and it promotes the true meaning of "the holiday spirit"! - Dara, 1st GradeStep 3 – Decorate & Add to the TreeThe student who selected the kindness task colors, cuts, and proudly adds their bauble to the tree.This daily ritual gives every child a moment to shine and see their contribution displayed.Step 4 – Final Craftivity (Day 24)On the last day, students create their own personal Christmas tree craft.They write 5 or 9 nice things they can do for their family over the break.Each time they complete a good deed at home, they add a decoration to their tree.NOTE: As this resource is used for 24 days, please work back from your last day of school to see when to start. Otherwise, complete 2 acts of kindness each day. �� Personalize ItUse the supplied acts of kindness or write your own on the blank decorations.Editable option in Google Slides™ lets you swap out good deeds with ease.�� Finished SizeAssembled classroom tree: 23.3 x 39 inchesPrintable templates: 28 x 40 inches (711 x 1016mm)Fits beautifully on a bulletin board or classroom door.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teacher FeedbackThis was perfect to use in my K classroom during December. It was motivating and they loved filling our kindness advent calendar. - Lisa, Kindergarten�� What’s Included1 x large printable Christmas tree (color)1 x large printable Christmas tree (outline for coloring)24 x Christmas decorations with acts of kindness (color outline)Blank decorations for custom acts of kindness (editable in Google Slides™)1 x “Act of Kindness of the Day” poster1 x kindness-at-home craftivity worksheets (younger & older versions)8 BONUS brain breaks for calm or movementFacts about kindness benefitsKindness book suggestions▶️ Check the preview to see how it works!�� Classroom ImpactThis resource is a gorgeous way to reinforce positive character traits while keeping students excited and engaged in the countdown to Christmas. The daily tear-off, decorate, and add-to-the-tree routine ensures every child feels included, valued, and part of something bigger.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Save $$ on SEL bundles:Christmas Kindness Activities Bundle - 6 resourcesKindness Best Sellers Bundle – 5 resourcesFriendship Activities Bundle - 7 resourcesBookmarks & Coloring Pages Bundle - 8 resources••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Customer Tips:★ Did you know you can receive credit towards future TpT purchases by reviewing resources. Please leave a positive review on the product page or through “My Purchases” under “My Account”.If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected].★ Click here to follow my store and be notified when new products and freebies are added and connect with me on ★ Facebook ★ Pinterest ★ Instagram••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••© Ripple Kindness ProjectMaterials are intended for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.Report this resource to TPTReported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.