Reindeer Finger Puppet Craft For Kids [FREE Template]
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When it comes to Christmas and winter animals, one of the first ones that comes to mind are reindeer!
They’re always seen with Santa Claus and they’re also in many winter children’s books, which is why we’ve created this reindeer finger puppet craft.
It’s a fun and super simple reindeer craft for kids that can be for the holidays or just for winter.
We’re giving you a free printable template in 2 versions to make it an activity even the youngest of kids can do!
Print out version 1 to make your own finger puppet craft or use version 2 to print it out in black and white and let the kids color it in themselves.
Because both versions are available, this craft is great for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children!
Finger Puppet Reindeer Craft
Supplies
- Thick cardstock
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- 5/8″ circle punch
- Reindeer craft template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to get the link emailed to you)
Directions
Download the reindeer craft template, print and cut out the pieces you need.
Assemble the reindeer’s head by gluing the inner ears to the outer ears. Next, take eyes and glue them near the top of the head.
Take the muzzle and glue it in between and slightly overlapping the eyes, like in the picture below.
Glue the head to the reindeer’s body.
Use the circle punch to cut out the four circle where your child’s finger will go through.
Christmas + Winter Preschool Theme
You can easily incorporate this reindeer finger puppet craft into a Christmas themed preschool unit that kids will love!
Start off with some fun learning activities. We love these Christmas do a dot printables. They’re great for preschoolers and will help them work on counting, patterns, letter recognition, numbers, and more!
If your child loves STEM-based activities, use these Christmas pattern block mats. They’re a simple hands-on activity that will help with fine motor skills and shape recognition.
This puffy paint snowglobe craft combines sensory and crafting!
Don’t forget how much kids can learn while crafting. Be sure to check out this Grinch headband craft, this free printable elf craft, and this paper bag gingerbread craft. They’re all fun, cute, and come with a free printable template!
Want some more winter-themed activities? Try this free polar bear memory game. It’s simple for kids to play together or alone.
End with some open-ended sensory play when you set up this winter sensory bin or this snow slime!
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Reindeer Puppet Craft
Video
Materials
- Thick cardstock
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- 5/8 ” circle punch
- Reindeer craft template enter your email in the form at the end of this post to get the link emailed to you
Instructions
- Download the reindeer craft template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Assemble the reindeer’s head by gluing the inner ears to the outer ears. Next, take eyes and glue them near the top of the head.
- Take the muzzle and glue it in between and slightly overlapping the eyes, like in the picture below.
- Glue the head to the reindeer’s body.
- Use the circle punch to cut out the four circle where your child’s finger will go through.
Did you make this?
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Free Reindeer Puppet Template
Meet Sam
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.
