A December chalkboard calendar turns a plain kitchen wall into the coziest spot in the house. With 34 ideas to pick from, you can switch up your board every few days, from a full month grid to sweet little countdowns, menus, and holiday to-do lists.
Whether you want a simple grid to track the days or a fun drawing like Santa's sleigh or a smiling snowman, there is a layout here for every corner of your home. Grab your chalk and get ready to make December feel a little more magical, one board at a time.
Classic Month Grids
1. Frosty Window Grid
"DECEMBER" sits in tall red chalk letters above a full calendar grid with weekday letters S M T W T F S in green and white. The 1 lands on Tuesday and 31 on Thursday, with pine sprigs, gold stars and a little snowman in the corners.
This grid works great by the kitchen window. Keep the numbers small and even for daily notes.
2. Holly Corner Grid
"DECEMBER" is lettered in tall red chalk. The grid below has S M T W T F S across the top row, the 1 in the third box and 31 on Thursday, with a cluster of holly and red berries in the bottom corner.
Hang this in the mudroom or entryway. The holly is simple to sketch freehand with leaf shapes and dot-berries.
3. Red and Green Grid
"DECEMBER" is lettered in sage green block capitals. The grid below has red weekday letters and white date numbers, with the 1 in the third box and 31 on a Thursday, and a little snowman in the corner.
This bold color combo is easy to read from across the room and catches little eyes fast.
4. Poinsettia Grid
"DECEMBER" is lettered in tall white chalk. The grid has weekday letters in red, green and white, the 1 in the third box and 31 on a Thursday, plus a red poinsettia with a gold center in the top corner.
Extra festive for a dining room wall. Layer red chalk strokes for the petals and add green leaves underneath.
5. String Lights Grid
"DECEMBER" is lettered in bold red chalk beneath a string of lights looping across the top, with bulbs in red, green and gold. The grid runs 1 through 31, the 1 in the third box and 31 on a Thursday.
A sweet pick for a family room. Keep the light string loose and wavy so it feels bright, not stiff.
6. Simple Chalk Grid
"DECEMBER" is lettered in plain red block capitals. The grid is clean, with numbers 1 to 31, the 1 in the third box, green weekday letters across the top, and a little snowman in the corner.
Minimal and easy to read at a glance, and the fastest layout to redraw each month.
Advent and Christmas Countdowns
7. Santa's Sleigh Countdown
"DAYS TO" in white sits above "CHRISTMAS" in big red letters. Below, a red sleigh with gold trim sits on a snowy hill, with an empty box beside it ready for the day's number.
Little kids love updating the number every morning. Draw the sleigh with simple curved lines and a gold runner.
8. Snowman Day Counter
"DAYS" in red and "LEFT" in sage green sit above a smiling snowman in a red hat and scarf, holding up a little sign with an empty box for the daily number.
Kids love giving this snowman a new number each morning. A dot of orange chalk makes his carrot nose.
9. Wreath Day by Day
"25 DAYS" is written in bold white chalk inside a sage green wreath with a red bow and berries. A ring of 25 small empty circles surrounds it, ready to be colored in one day at a time.
Works like a built-in advent calendar, and fits a hallway wall where everyone passes daily.
10. Star Countdown
The sign reads "COUNTDOWN" in tall white block letters. A big white star with gold rays sits at the top, with nine smaller stars in red, green and gold trailing behind it in a gentle arc, numbered 1 to 9 in white chalk.
A nice centerpiece for a living room mantel. Keep the small stars evenly spaced so the arc looks smooth.
11. Reindeer Countdown
"REINDEER" in red and "DAYS" in sage green sit above a cute brown reindeer with white antlers, a red nose and a green scarf, standing over a row of 12 small numbered boxes.
Suits a kids' bedroom or playroom door. A chunky red nose and a big smile read as friendly, not fussy.
12. Stocking Countdown
"STOCKING" in white and "DAYS" in red sit below a row of 10 red and green stockings hanging from a red ribbon, each numbered 1 to 10 in white chalk.
Right at home near the fireplace. Alternate red and green chalk for a cheerful rhythm.
Busy Family Planners
13. Holiday Command Center
"THIS WEEK" is written in white and red. Below sits a planner with seven empty lines labeled Mon through Sun in white, green and red, and a small sage green wreath with a red bow.
Keeps the whole family on the same page. It works best in the kitchen where everyone checks in each morning.
14. Winter Break Plan
"WINTER" in white and "BREAK" in red sit above five empty day boxes labeled Mon through Fri, three on top and two below, with a tiny red sled in one corner.
Keeps lazy winter break days from turning into chaos. Hang it in a playroom so kids can see the plan.
15. Visiting Family Plan
The sign reads "WHO WE SEE" in red, green and white capitals. Below, four empty lines are drawn with a tiny house doodle beside each, with red and green roofs and red doors.
This layout helps everyone remember the visiting schedule during a busy holiday season. It fits nicely near the front door, so it's the first thing you check before heading out.
16. Party RSVP Board
"RSVP" is lettered in bold red block letters above two columns headed Coming and Maybe, each with empty lines, and a small gold party bell with a red bow in the corner.
Handy for tracking a holiday party guest list. Keep the columns wide enough for full names.
17. Last Minute To-Do
The sign reads "DON'T" in red chalk with "FORGET" in sage green underneath. Below sits a list of five empty checkboxes drawn in white chalk, with a small gold bell beside the list.
This board catches all those last-minute details before guests arrive. Keep it by the garage door or kitchen entry so you spot it on your way out for final errands.
Menu and Hosting Boards
18. Christmas Eve Menu
The sign reads "CHRISTMAS" in red chalk with "EVE" in sage green underneath. Below, a menu board shows four empty white lines for dishes, with a small white candle with a gold flame on each side of the board.
This menu board makes planning the big meal feel special. Hang it in the dining room a few days early so guests can see what's coming.
19. Dinner Timeline
"DINNER" in red and "TIMELINE" in sage green sit above a vertical timeline with four empty white boxes for time slots, plus a small red roasting pan with a turkey at the bottom.
Keeps a big holiday dinner running smoothly. Hang it in the kitchen where the cook can check it between tasks.
20. Cookie Exchange Board
"COOKIE" in red and "SWAP" in sage green sit above six different cookies drawn on an oval plate in white, gold and red chalk, with a dashed line underneath for names.
Perfect for a cookie swap table. Draw each cookie a little different so the plate feels full of variety.
21. Brunch Board
"CHRISTMAS" in red and "BRUNCH" in sage green sit above three empty menu lines, each with a gold star, and a gold croissant and white coffee cup with a red heart at the bottom.
Brightens up a brunch table on Christmas morning. Keep the croissant simple, just a curved shape with a few lines.
22. Hot Cocoa Bar Menu
"COCOA" in red and "BAR" in sage green sit above four toppings drawn down the left side: white marshmallows, colorful sprinkles, a red and white candy cane, and a swirl of whipped cream.
Turns a hot cocoa station into a little event for kids. Set it right behind the mugs and toppings.
23. Guests Arriving
"WELCOME" in white and "HOME" in bold red sit below a sage green wreath with a big red bow, above a gold doormat outline with an empty line for guest names.
Makes arriving family feel instantly welcomed. Hang it just inside the entryway.
Kindness, Gratitude and Faith
24. Random Acts of Kindness
"BE" in red and "KIND" in sage green sit below a grid of 12 small boxes numbered 1 to 12, each with a tiny heart in red, green or gold chalk.
A sweet daily kindness challenge. Check off a box each day as everyone completes a small kind act.
25. Gratitude Countdown
"GRATEFUL" is lettered in bold red chalk capitals above a white jar outline with a ring of small gold stars inside the edge and empty lines in the middle for notes of thanks.
Works well on a kitchen counter, where family members can jot down something thankful each night.
26. Joy to the World
"JOY" in white, "TO THE" in red and "WORLD" in sage green sit in layered sizes around a simple gold star with swirls of white and green music notes.
Leans on the drawing, since the notes add movement. A nice one for a music room or near the family piano.
27. Silent Night
"SILENT" in red and "NIGHT" in sage green sit under a white crescent moon over a tiny tan stable, with a bright gold star shining above it.
A quiet design for a bedroom wall or nursery. Keep the stable small and simple so the moon and star stay the focus.
28. Glory to God
"GLORY" in red, "TO" in sage green and "GOD" in white sit between a bright gold star with long rays at the top and a simple gold and white manger at the bottom.
Brings a reverent touch to the season. Hang it near a nativity display or in an entryway.
29. Advent Candles
"ADVENT" is lettered in white capitals below four candles in red, green, red and green, three lit with gold flames and one still unlit, resting on a sage green garland.
A nice weekly tradition leading up to Christmas. Light a flame on the drawing each Sunday to match your real candles.
Simple Drawing-Led Boards
30. Gingerbread House
"SWEET" is lettered in bold red capitals above a brown gingerbread house with white icing, a gumdrop path to the front door and a candy cane fence.
A favorite with younger kids who love spotting the candy details. Fits nicely near a real gingerbread house station.
31. Candy Cane Pair
The sign reads "HO" in white chalk and "HO" in red, side by side. Below, two red and white candy canes cross each other, tied together with a small sage green bow.
This simple, cheerful design is quick to draw and easy to touch up. It works well as a small accent board near a gift wrapping station or entry table.
32. Big Snowflake
The sign reads "LET IT" in red chalk with "SNOW" in white underneath. Above the words, one large, detailed snowflake is drawn with symmetrical white chalk lines and a few tiny gold dots nearby.
This design leans on the single big drawing rather than a crowd of small details. It makes a striking centerpiece for a living room wall during the coldest weeks of December.
33. Single Ornament
"BELIEVE" is lettered in tall white chalk capitals below one large round ornament hanging from a red ribbon bow, with a swirl pattern in white, red and green.
Works well above a mantel or next to the tree. Keep the swirls loose and curved so it feels light.
34. Cardinal on a Branch
The sign reads "DECEMBER" in white chalk capitals. Above the word, a red cardinal perches on a snowy pine branch, drawn in red, white and sage green chalk.
This nature-inspired design is a lovely way to close out a month of chalkboard ideas. It suits a cozy reading nook or front hallway, where the quiet scene can shine on its own.
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