You’ve downloaded the ABC Countdown Editable Calendar—now what? This blog will walk you through exactly how to use it to stay organized, keep students engaged, and bring some much-needed structure to those last week of school activities.
Whether you’re going all-in with themed dress-up days or just keeping it low-key with simple daily activities, the editable calendar makes it easy to customize your countdown, share it with families, and finish the year with fun for both you and your students.
ABC Countdown Editable Calendar Details
The ABC Countdown Editable Calendar is a simple printable calendar that lets you plan 26 themed end of the year activities—one for each letter of the alphabet—leading up to the last day of school.
The download includes:
- A full-color ABC countdown editable calendar (great to post in your classroom)
- A black-and-white ABC countdown editable calendar (perfect for sending home)
- Non-editable printable versions if you prefer writing by hand
- Easy-to-follow instructions
It’s the best countdown to summer break helper, especially for first grade teachers who want to keep things fun, but also maintain some routine and focus during those high-energy final weeks.
How to Use Your ABC Countdown Editable Calendar
1. Open The PDF
Open the PDF in Adobe Reader (it’s free if you don’t already have it). Within the document, you’ll see four calendars: two in color and two in black-and-white. The first two pages with the blue fields on each day are editable.
Whatever you type into the blue-highlighted fields will automatically appear in both versions, so you only need to type one time and both calendars are done for you!
2. Plan Your ABC Countdown Activities
Choose 26 themed days—one for each letter of the alphabet. You can go all-out with classroom themes, games, or dress-up days… or keep it simple with things like “Dance Day” or “Quiet Reading Day.”
Not sure what to do for each letter?
We’ve got you covered: Check out our blog post with ABC Countdown Ideas for tons of ready-to-use suggestions.
3. Print And Share
Once you’ve filled in your activities, print the color version to post in your classroom. Then print the black-and-white version to send home with families.
This keeps everyone in the loop so you don’t hear “Wait, what’s M day again?”.
4. Keep It Flexible
Your first grade classroom countdown doesn’t need to be Pinterest-perfect. Swap a day if needed, skip a letter if it’s a wild week, and don’t stress if you don’t get to all 26. The calendar is there to guide you—not stress you out.
Why Teachers Love The ABC Countdown Editable Calendar
- Helps you plan and organize your end of year classroom activities
- Easy to customize for your students and schedule
- Great visual reminder for students and families
- Keeps the last weeks of school fun and focused
- Saves time and brainpower—you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every spring!
Final Tip: Make It Yours
Some teachers love going all out with matching themes and decor. Others like to keep it low-maintenance with easy countdown ideas for the classroom that still feel special. This calendar lets you do either—or both. You can keep one version simple and reuse it next year, or mix it up annually.
Still Need To Download The Free ABC Countdown Editable Calendar? Grab it here.
