12 Reindeer Crafts for Kids
This collection of adorable reindeer crafts for kids are perfect for crafting up some extra fun this holiday season.
Also known as caribou, reindeer are an absolute staple of the Christmas season. After all, without these little fellas pulling his sleigh, how would Santa manage to cover the entire globe in just one night?
Even the youngest elves know the classic Christmas song, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. While Rudolph might be the star of the show, but let’s remember the other eight, too. These 12 reindeer crafts for kids can help cement the love for all nine reindeer in kids’ hearts all over.
These simple crafts can help get the entire family in the holiday spirit. Make it extra special with your favorite Christmas music and some hot cocoa while crafting.
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Supplies You’ll Need for Christmas Reindeer Crafts
This round up is filled with some adorable reindeer projects you can make with your little ones. Most of them have simple materials that are likely already in your craft closet or supply closet (which makes this list even easier on parents).
Curious about supplies? Here are some simple craft supplies you might need:
- Card stock, construction paper or thick paper
- Paper plates
- An old headband
- Toilet paper rolls
- Popsicle sticks
- Hot glue gun with and glue sticks (only for the grown ups to use), glitter glue, glue sticks or craft glue
- Scissors
- Ribbon, twine, string or ribbon
- Paint, glitter, gems, rhinestones, googly eyes or pom poms
- Wrapping paper, scrap paper or tissue paper
12 Easy Reindeer Crafts for Kids
This collection of reindeer crafts are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, though kids of all ages can have fun creating these.
Printable Reindeer Paper Bag Puppet
To start things off simply, here is a printable template for a paper bag puppet. Kids can color the reindeer and make his nose red or black.
Get the Printable Reindeer Paper Bag Puppet by Simply Full of Delight
Reindeer Headband Christmas Craft
This reindeer headband craft is perfect for kids to wear to a Christmas parade this year. It’s surprisingly easy to make, although a hot glue gun is required, so parental supervision is necessary.
Get the Reindeer Headband Christmas Craft by Two Kids and a Coupon
Reindeer Paper Plate Craft
This Rudolph paper plate craft serves two purposes. It highlights Rudolph’s most famous feature, his bright red nose, and the yarn threading activity helps develop fine motor skills.
Get the Reindeer Paper Plate Craft by Homeschool Preschool
Rudolph Toilet Paper Roll Craft
The best part about toilet paper roll crafts is that a simple approach can yield great results. A few twigs, toilet paper rolls, a marker, googly eyes, and a red-nose sticky gem are all that you need to make this cute little reindeer.
Get the Rudolph Toilet Paper Roll Craft by Finding Myself Young
Reindeer Handprint Craft
There’s nothing like a lovely, simple Christmas craft for kids. The Rudolph printable template is perfect for them to make two handprint “antlers.”
Get the Reindeer Handprint Craft by Fox Farm Home
Dried Orange Slice Reindeer
While there are all sorts of interesting craft supplies out there, few are as unique as a dried orange slice. But the resulting reindeer ornament is far too pretty to pass up.
Dried Orange Slice Reindeer by Red Ted Art
Free Printable Reindeer Craft with Accordion Legs
This Rudolph craft has two big plusses in its favor. The printable template means this little cutie is too easy to make. And the way the accordion arms and legs dance around is so much fun for kids.
Get the Free Printable Reindeer Craft with Accordion Legs by Mama Likes This
Rocking Paper Plate Reindeer
This project transforms a paper plate into a fun little reindeer. But the fun doesn’t stop when the craft is done. Kids can rock it back and forth with just the touch of a finger.
Get the Rocking Paper Plate Reindeer by Easy Peasy and Fun
DIY Reindeer Ornament
Here’s a project that turns basic materials into something really nice. Using popsicle sticks, string, and other materials, you can make little reindeer ornaments.
DIY Reindeer Ornament by Little Bins for Little Hands
DIY Wine Cork Reindeer
Corks aren’t just for keeping things in bottles anymore. Turn three corks into an adorable reindeer with just a few other supplies.
Get the DIY Wine Cork Reindeer by DIY Candy
Moving Eyes Reindeer Craft
Grab the printable template for this craft to ensure it turns out just right. Kids will love making the reindeer’s eyes dance left, right, up, and down when finished.
Get the Moving Eyes Reindeer Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
DIY 3D Cardboard Reindeer
This reindeer craft combines natural elements with a printable template for a pretty little craft. The 3D reindeer can stand up independently and would look perfect on a windowsill at Christmastime.
Get the DIY 3D Cardboard Reindeer by Barley & Birch
You might also enjoy these kids Christmas crafts and activities:
Free Printable Elf Report Cards- Official Elf Report
Easy Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids
I hope these cute reindeer crafts bring lots of joy your way this Christmas season!
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