Are you looking for a cute Halloween countdown craft to make in October? Keep scrolling to learn how to make this adorable Disney Halloween countdown chain featuring Coco!
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Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your kids this Halloween? If so, check out our Disney’s Coco Halloween Countdown Chain Craft!
It’s a festive way to count down the days til Halloween and is great for kids of all ages.
The best part about this Day of the Dead countdown is that it can be done at home or in school as an activity during class time. You can even use it as a Halloween countdown calendar to help motivate your child throughout the day.
Keep scrolling to get this Halloween printable activity!
Disney Halloween Countdown Chain Craft
This easy Disney Halloween countdown calendar craft will get them excited about trick or treating time and having fun on Halloween night!
You don’t have to worry about making sure your child has all of the supplies or spending time cutting out paper shapes, either.
We’ve done all of that work for you already! All you need is some scissors and a stapler, and then let your little one go wild with creativity.
Plus, it only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish, so you can get back to enjoying time with your little ones instead of spending hours crafting something complicated.
And when they’re done creating their chain links, they’ll have an awesome decoration that reminds them how many days til Halloween!
This hands-on craft is a great way to give kids a visual idea of when it’ll be Halloween. Each day, at a time of their choosing, they can remove the links and see exactly how long it is until the big day without making you “un poco loco”!
Once we’ve got those materials covered, we’ll show you how to put everything together in just a few steps. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get crafting already!
Get our free printable template for making your very own Disney Halloween Countdown Chain Craft inspired by the movie Coco.
How to Make a Disney Coco Halloween Countdown Chain
It’s that simple to make this Disney Halloween countdown chain craft!
If you have any special days during October to mark, use a washable marker to write the important information on the link as a reminder for your child.
And make sure to put any parties or highlights in the right spot on the chain.
Other Disney Halloween Countdown Calendar Ideas for Disney Fans
Want more Disney Halloween countdown calendar ideas? Here are a few creative options that will delight Disney fans and make this spooky season extra special!
- Disney Countdown Calendar with Pluto Halloween Figurines: Celebrate the countdown with a charming calendar featuring Pluto Halloween figurines. Each day, reveal a new figurine while counting down the days until Halloween. You can buy a Disney-themed countdown calendar here and just add the Pluto figures beside it.
- Disney Mickey Mouse Halloween Banner: Create a festive Halloween banner that serves as a Disney countdown calendar as well. Each day, check off a day on the banner until the spooky festivities begin. Check it out here.
- Orange Frame Countdown Display: Use an orange frame to hold a countdown calendar. You can add your own Disney spin to it – perfect for Disney fans. You can also add some carved pumpkin costume figures like this one!
These ideas will help you celebrate the days until Halloween in true Disney style while engaging your family in the season’s excitement!
For Disney Mickey Mouse fans who would prefer a Disney Mickey Mouse Halloween countdown calendar, check out this link for instructions on how to make one!
Disney Countdown Chain FAQs
The whole point is to count down the number of days until Halloween. Each day, you tear off a loop until it is all gone. It’s a great Halloween centerpiece part of your home to visually show younger kids how long before Halloween. Plus, it’s fun to get kids excited for the festivities!
Besides thumbing through Pinterest, you can find unique Coco crafts and printable activities on blogs like this one and this one.
While I know that Coco isn’t a Halloween movie, it features the Day of the Dead which takes place right after Halloween. This Disney countdown chain printable can be used for both holidays, as long as you add on an extra loop!
Disney Halloween Countdown Calendar Chain Wrap-Up
Now you know how to make this easy Disney Halloween countdown calendar chain craft. Your family will love counting the days until Halloween. You can even use this to countdown until Dia de los Muertos (aka Day of the Dead).
You probably already have all the materials at home. This is easy to print and make with kids of all ages, so grab your printer and get crafting today!
There are many ways to celebrate and make this Halloween season special, so get creative and check out all of my creative Disney Halloween crafts, recipes, and printables for October!