24-Day Christmas Adventure: Printable Puzzle Countdown for Kids Ages 7-13

Keep the Christmas Magic Alive for Older Kids!

Turn the countdown to Christmas into 24 days of puzzles, searching, surprises, and festive family fun.

Each day, participants solve a new Christmas puzzle to reveal a hiding location somewhere in the home. Once the answer is discovered, the search begins for a small treat, activity, coupon, or surprise chosen by you!

Designed for ages 7 to 13, this interactive Christmas countdown gives school-age kids and tweens something exciting to solve every day through Christmas Eve.

How It Works

1. Print the daily puzzle.

2. Hide a surprise at the answer location.

3. Solve the puzzle and search for the surprise!

A Different Challenge Every Day

The adventure includes a festive variety of:

• Mazes

• Picture codes

• Secret messages

• Math challenges

• Word puzzles

• Decoders

• Multi-clue hunts

Some challenges are quick and simple, while others require more careful thinking. Two optional hints are included for every day.

What Is Included

• 24 days of printable puzzles

• Color and printer-friendly versions

• Detailed daily setup instructions

• Quick Daily Planning Chart

• Answer keys

• Two hints for every puzzle

• Christmas Countdown Tracker

• 24 printable surprise coupons

• Completion certificate

• Parent Welcome Letter and guides

Designed for Real Families

• Recommended for ages 7 to 13

• Approximately 10 to 20 minutes of fun each day

• About 5 minutes of preparation on most days

• Works for one child, siblings, or a small group

• Surprises can be free, inexpensive, or as elaborate as you choose

• No Christmas elf required

Make the days leading up to Christmas feel exciting again with a countdown created for kids who still love Christmas magic but are ready for a bigger challenge!

This is a digital printable product. No physical item will be shipped.