# Modeling Clay Advent Calendars This Toy Advent Calendar Inspires Kids to Create Each Day By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-advent-calendar References: [mirror](http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/christmas-advent-calendars-alternative-adults-9235471) & [johnlewis](http://www.johnlewis.com/play-doh-advent-calendar/p2003543?s_afcid=af_78888&awc=1203_1480442910_495764a482b55b2cecc10823012e1f69) There are many [toy advent calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-advent-calendars) that have been created to treat kids to a new plaything as they count down the days to Christmas in December, but the [Play-Doh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh) Advent Calendar challenges kids to flex their creativity as makers. The kid-friendly advent calendar is equipped with five [small tubs of Play-Doh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-6-variety-compounds) in primary colors, as well as a variety of other tools for creative play. The kit includes "24 surprises," like snowflake stampers and tree molds, so that each day, a child is tasked with the creation of a new festive shape. Once all of the toys have been discovered, kids are left with a complete Play-Doh playset with some pieces that can be used time and time again, even if it is not a holiday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toy Advent Calendars:** Create interactive advent calendars that inspire creative play and engagement. - **Creative Play Kits:** Develop kits that encourage imagination and artistic expression in children. - **Rebranding Traditional Toys:** Revamp classic toys with modern twists to appeal to contemporary kids. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Explore opportunities to produce innovative toy advent calendars and play kits. - **Arts and Crafts:** Tap into the market for creative play materials and tools for children. - **Holiday and Seasonal Retail:** Cater to the demand for unique and engaging advent calendars during festive seasons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md) - [Mindful Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-advent-calendars.md) - [Holiday-Scented Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-holiday-box.md) - [Interactive Building Block Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-2023-daily-builds-calendar.md) - [Brainteaser Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-genius-advent-calendar.md) - [Textural Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-holiday-mix-countdown-calendar.md) - [Frozen Treat Holiday Advents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-advent-countdown-calendar.md) - [Magical Toy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-harry-potter.md) - [Life-Size In-Store Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-r-us-asia.md)