Counting down to 25 December 2026
Open Present so the numbers fill the screen. Snow stays off when the device asks for less motion, until you turn it on.
On a classroom screen
- Open this page on the computer connected to the projector or the hallway display.
- Press Present. If the browser does not fill the screen, press Present again or use the browser's full-screen control. Press Exit or Escape to leave.
- Leave Snow off for a calmer screen. Turn it on for a hall display. Devices that ask for reduced motion start with snow off.
- Give each child a coloring countdown and color one shape on the morning of each day. The clock reaches zero at local midnight at the start of 25 December and stays there that day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I put this on a projector?
Open this page on the computer connected to the display and press Present. The numbers grow and the rest of the page hides. Press Exit or Escape to leave.
When does the classroom clock hit zero?
At local midnight at the start of 25 December. It stays at zero through that day and rolls to next Christmas on 26 December. Each device uses its own time zone.
Can a hallway screen leave it running?
Yes. Present mode is meant for an always-on screen. Snow is optional. Devices that ask for reduced motion start with snow off.
Is there a sheet for the class?
Yes. The coloring countdown is a one-page picture split into numbered shapes. The free tree and snowman sheets are linked from this page.
Does the page need an account?
No. The clock runs in the browser. There is no login. The site counts anonymous events and stores a comment or email only if you send one.
Is this useful?
Good and Bad only add 1 to an anonymous counter. A comment or email is stored for up to 90 days only if you press Send comment.