It’s nearly wintertime and the kids are stuck inside for way longer than you’d like. So, what’re you supposed to do with all the extra free time?

How about some fun pretend play with this free printable reindeer mask for kids!

One of the most essential parts of early childhood is mastering the art of pretend play.

Nearly every child does it naturally, without even thinking about it.  A stick becomes a lightsaber, a horse, or a magic wand.  A blanket becomes a cape, a cocoon, or a roof to a palace. 

The imagination of children knows no limits!  

Read on below to see how to entertain your kids and encourage healthy development with our reindeer printable mask craft!

Also, be sure to check out all of our reindeer activities for kids for more holiday ideas. From making Christmas cards to festive decorations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Reindeer Mask Printable

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Supplies

• White card stock
• Tape
• Scissors
• Crayons or markers
• Jumbo popsicle stick
• Reindeer mask template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

Directions

1. Download the free reindeer mask printable and print out on white card stock.
2. Color in the face mask with the crayons or markers.
3. Cut out around the mask and inside the eye holes.
4. Flip the mask over, place the jumbo popsicle stick towards the bottom of the mask and glue in place.

Isn’t that the simplest craft ever?! Whether your kids make their own reindeer mask for personal use at home or as part of a classroom Christmas party, they’ll love playing with their new reindeer faces! Plus, the finished product is perfect for taking cute holiday photos.

You can also use a hole puncher to create string holes on each side of the mask. Then, thread a piece of string or elastic through each hole and tie it around your child’s head for a secure fit.

And, as we said earlier, this mask is a great prop for imaginative play!

Are you worried you need expensive props to have your child engage in pretend play?

Don’t be!

While the shiny new reindeer play kitchen is bound to encourage pretend play, so is the box that it comes in!

Simple, homemade props, like this adorable deer mask, is an easy way for a child to assume a new fantasy role.

As a bonus, children get some fine motor skills practice creating the mask, and are more invested when they’ve made the props themselves!

Ideas For Winter

Don’t let the good times end once you’ve made this fun Christmas mask! There are so many things to do during the winter season. Your kids will love these activities, and you’ll love the memories they create!

Keep reading to discover some of our favorite ideas for winter.

Fun Winter Crafts  

Printable Reindeer Craft – Get your kids into the holiday spirit with this simple and fun reindeer craft! Perfect for children of all ages, this project helps develop fine motor skills and encourages creativity. Our free templates make it easy for you to set up and let your kids have some crafting fun!

Snowman Name Craft – You don’t have to wait for the snow to fall to build your own snowman! This cute snowman name craft is perfect for a cozy day indoors with the kids. They’ll practice spelling their names and working their fine motor skills as they create this adorable winter friend.

Walrus Puppet Craft – Add this fun craft to your next learning unit on arctic animals! Your kids can create their own walrus puppet using a brown paper bag, our free template, and some other simple craft supplies. Great for imaginative play and storytelling!

Paper Cup Penguin Craft – This brr-iliant craft is perfect for any penguin-loving kid. With just a few supplies you probably already have at home, your kids can create their own adorable paper cup penguins. They could even add some string and turn this craft into a cute Christmas tree decoration! 

Winter Activities For Preschoolers

Get ready to dive into the world of imagination with our penguin stick puppet printables. Print them out on cardstock and let your kid’s creativity take over! They can decorate their puppets with markers or crayons and then use them to act out some penguin stories. This simple activity is great for developing storytelling skills.

These narwhal worksheets are the perfect addition to any winter learning activities. Kids will love the cute narwhal theme as they work on letter recognition, handwriting, and tracing skills. Whether you’re using them in the classroom or at home, these printables will make learning fun!

Get out the dot markers, pom poms, and stickers for these adorable winter do a dot printables! We’ve included coloring pages, number worksheets, pattern puzzles, and more. These printables are a great way to keep the kids engaged over the winter break!

For a fun and interactive way to practice rhyming words, try these winter rhymes for preschoolers. Your kids are going to love this printable flashcard game! They must place each card into the correct sorting mat, depending on whether the word rhymes or not. It’s a great way to work on early reading skills!

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Did you color in this reindeer mask with your kids or students? If so, we’d love to see it!

Reindeer Mask Template