Created by Ms. Brenda, Argentine Branch

Materials needed: One sturdy 9" paper plate Santa face pattern click here Markers or crayons Rhyme to attach to back of plate click here Glue Hole punch Yarn Peppermint candies

Directions: 1.   Print off the Santa face pattern.  Cut it out and color with markers or crayons. 2.  Glue the face to the front of the paper plate.  You may color around the outside rim of the plate, if you desire. 3.  Punch seven holes along the bottom of the plate and one for the hanger on top, as shown. 4.  Cut pieces of yarn and thread through the holes and tie.  Attach peppermints to the bottom ends of the yarn.  These will hang down.  Tie a loop of yarn at the top to use to hang on the wall. 5.  Print the Countdown to Christmas rhyme, cut out and attach to the back of the plate.  Starting seven days before Christmas cut one piece of candy off to enjoy each day.

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