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The holidays can feel like an odd time with a middle schooler. On one hand, they’re usually past the Santa stage and want to feel like a “big kid.” On the other, their face still lights up at the little traditions that make the season special, such as hot cocoa, stockings, and their favorite holiday movies.
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That’s where Advent Calendars come into bridge the gap for your middle school kids. They aren’t too big to enjoy a little treat each day, and they’ll still appreciate the “magic”.
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Below you’ll find a wide variety of advent calendar for teens with all sorts of interests. OR at the very least, you’ll find one that might make them laugh a little and help get them into the holiday spirt.
Best Advent Calendars for Middle Schoolers
Slime Advent Calendar
Each day from December 1st to the 24th reveals a new surprise—from colorful slime to cute decorative pieces—keeping the holiday excitement building all month long.
Positive Crochet Messages
If we are being honest, this one is our favorite. It comes in several different character options and gives your middle school kid a different positive affirmation each day.
Fishing Advent Calendar
This was a big hit in our house last year, and a fun way for them to plan for the Spring and fishing season!
Christmas Tree Countdown
For the tween who wants to decorate their room with all the Christmas magic, this is the perfect calendar.
Sour Patch Kids Advent Calendar
What middle schooler doesn’t love Sour Patch Kids? Two individually wrapped sour candies per door, one to enjoy and one to share.
6-7 Advent Calendar
“Six Seven… Six Seven…” do you hear it everywhere? Then you’ve just found the perfect Advent calendar to make the countdown to Christmas even more exciting.
NeeDoh Advent Calendar
This popular calendar is SURE to sell out. Make the holiday season extra exciting with 24 days of squishy sensory fun as kids reveal a new delight behind each door.
Squishmallows 24-Day Countdown
Do you have a teen/tween obsessed with squishmallows? This official set includes 24 Holiday favorite Squishmallows (named Micromallows) in their smallest size yet. You’ll definitely recognize some of these! Grab this one now as these will surely sell out!
24 Days of Christmas Socks!
This is also a family favorite of ours, from our middle schoolers to our college kids!
24 Days of Minecraft
Specially created for tweens who love gaming, this Creeper advent calendar reveals Minecraft pens, pencils, erasers, charms, stickers, and notebooks. Ideal Christmas countdown calendar. Also, check out this Minecraft sock calendar as well!
Fortnite Sock Advent Calendar
The perfect socks for them to wear while gaming with their friends during the holiday break!
The 12-Day ChapStick Cozy Countdown
This variety pack is always a favorite for any age!
Sephora Surprise Box
Raising a Sephora girl? Here are the 25 must-have beauty supplies for the girl who loves make up? (Want a more affordable option? Check out this one we love from W7 Beauty Blast.
Topps Premier League Trading Card Calendar
This is so much fun for your soccer lover. The Advent Calendar contains 96 new Festive Parallel cards plus 24 Festive Freeze transparent cards. Each window contains 5 exclusive cards.
Kinder Chocolate Advent Calendar
Nothing says the holidays like chocolate! Your middle schoolers will love this cute, yummy calendar that comes in a two-pack!
Light Up Gnomes
Our middle schoolers loved gnomes last year, and this Advent Calendar is extra special because it lights up! This is also a fun gift for the tween who wants to make their room look more festive for the holidays.
Raising middle schoolers is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Here are some other posts that may help:
25+ Christmas Traditions For Families With Tweens and Teens
Over 100 Of The Absolutely Best Gift Ideas For Tween and Teen Boys
20+ Great Holiday Movies To Watch With Your Teen On Netflix
25 Holiday Activities That Will Make Your Teen Actually Want To Hang Out With You
