The Littlest Reindeer Craft (Free Printable Template)

The Littlest Reindeer by Brandi Dougherty is a heartwarming holiday tale about Dot, a tiny reindeer with a big heart and even bigger dreams. This sweet story shows children the importance of perseverance, believing in yourself, and the magic of finding their place in the world.

Make the magic of the book leap off the pages with this fun The Littlest Reindeer craft! Kids will love making Dot, the lovable reindeer from this holiday favorite, using just a few simple supplies. 

Looking for even more ways to keep kids entertained this Christmas? Explore our collection of Christmas crafts that will keep little hands busy and spirits bright throughout the holiday season.

Reindeer Book Craft For Kids

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This creative book companion activity is a fantastic way to engage children’s imaginations and bring their favorite holiday story to life while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.  

Download our free reindeer template, and gather a few basic supplies like colored paper, scissors, and glue for a festive time! This activity is easy to set up and provides a wonderful opportunity to make holiday memories with your little ones.  

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Little reindeer template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this reindeer to life!

Begin by gluing the nose below the eyes.

Next, glue the head to the top portion of the fur.

Position the red hat to the top portion of the head and glue it in place.

Now, glue the antlers to the sides and front of the red hat.

Glue the white hat fluff piece to the bottom of red hat.

Finish off by gluing the hat pom to the pointed end of the hat.

Be sure to check out our Reindeer activities while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

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Fun Kids’ Christmas Ideas

Keep the holiday season magical for kids with our collection of fun and festive Christmas ideas that are sure to inspire creativity and holiday cheer! You’ll find simple hands-on projects and engaging activities that are sure to put your kids in the holiday spirit.

Read on below for new holiday book recommendations, DIYs, and educational activities that will keep little ones entertained and learning while having fun.

Christmas Books For Kids

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Christmas Crafts For Children

Nutcracker Toilet Paper Roll Craft – Turn an everyday toilet paper roll into a nutcracker! Kids will love recycling this simple household item into adorable toy soldiers to add a festive touch to your holiday decor.

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Snowman Photo Craft – Bring frosty fun indoors with this adorable snowman! No chilly snow is required, just grab a few supplies and a photo of your child’s face to create a personalized snowman that’s as unique as they are. It’s a cute, wintery keepsake to treasure!

Christmas Penguin Craft – Waddle into holiday fun with this adorable Christmas penguin! Kids will love creating this festive winter friend to brighten up your holiday decor. They can bring this charming penguin to life and add a splash of winter cheer with just a handful of supplies!

Elf On The Shelf Popsicle Stick Craft – Kids can craft their own Elf on the Shelf using popsicle sticks and our free template. They can even make it look just like the mischievous one that visits them from the North Pole.

Christmas Activities For Kindergarten

Keep the holiday magic alive with our How to Catch Santa worksheets! After enjoying this fun story, kids can get into hands-on, festive learning fun.

These engaging companion printables help little ones build fine motor skills, complete patterns, expand vocabulary, and recognize the letter Cc with a cheerful holiday twist. This set includes four worksheets and a set of flashcards inspired by the book’s illustrations.

It’s a good way to combine holiday excitement with educational play!

Add a dash of holiday cheer to learning with our free Christmas dot to dot printables! As kids connect the dots, they’ll uncover festive illustrations like a reindeer, Santa, and a snowman. These fun activities boost fine motor skills and counting practice while making some festive Christmas art.

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Once the dots are all connected, the fun continues with coloring! Just hit print, grab some crayons, and watch the holiday excitement unfold one dot at a time!

Keep little hands busy and spirits bright with our festive Christmas do a dot printables! These engaging activities bring holiday fun and learning together for your preschoolers, pre-k, and kindergarten aged kiddos.

There’s 25 cheerful pages for kids to choose from to color, count, and spot letters, numbers, and patterns to build essential skills. Print them all out and let the dotting fun begin!

Sprinkle some holiday magic on playtime with this delightful Christmas sensory bottle! This easy-to-make activity is customizable, mess-free, and oh-so-fun! Kids can even help create their own sensory jar, making it an exciting hands-on project!

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The jars are filled with colorful pom-poms and dry ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about wet materials. It’s a versatile tool for imaginative play and learning, so add this engaging activity to your Christmas lineup.

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