Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft [FREE Template]
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If your family loves all things Christmas and recycled activities for kids, you’re going to love this toilet paper roll reindeer craft!
With all the extra time kids have off from school this winter, you’ll have plenty of time for creating.
This simple cardboard tube Rudolph is a fun and easy way to celebrate the holiday season.
And since it uses recycled supplies and common supplies like tape, paper, and markers, it’s a cheap way to keep the kids entertained!
Read on below or watch our step by step video tutorial to see how simple it is to make this easy reindeer idea with your kids! Also, be sure to check out all of our reindeer crafts for kids for festive fun all Christmas season.
Reindeer Toilet Paper Roll Craft
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Supplies
- New cardboard tubes or toilet paper rolls
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Kraft Paper
- Glue stick
- Tape
- Glue dot
- Black marker
- Red jewel sticker (optional)
- Scissors
- Reindeer template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
We love the way the red jewel sticker looks for this reindeer project, but if you don’t have one, just substitute red card stock. In case you’re wondering, we picked up a small bag of these red jewel stickers in the Christmas section at Dollar Tree.
How To Make A Reindeer Out OF Toilet Paper Rolls
Start by downloading the reindeer template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring Rudolph to life!
First, encourage your child to stretch out the glue dot and place it inside the top of the toilet paper roll. Stick both sides together to seal the top of the paper roll. Alternatively, an adult can hot glue the top closed.
Place the eyes near the top of the cardboard tube and glue them in place.
Position the jewel sticker or paper nose on the cream muzzle and glue it in place.
Next, guide your child to place the completed muzzle on the toilet paper roll, just below the eyes.
Use the black marker to draw a smile below the muzzle.
Make the reindeer’s collar by gluing the bell in the middle of the red strap.
Glue the completed collar on the bottom of the cardboard tube.
Place the ears on the top and back of the tube and glue them in place.
Finally, help your child glue the antlers in between the ears and on the back of the toilet paper roll.
That’s all you need to do to make this festive toilet paper roll craft for kids!
Christmas Ideas For Kids
‘Tis the season for Christmas cheer, and what better way to spread some holiday cheer than by spending time with your kids?
But what if you’re looking for something more than just jingle bells and Santa Claus? Here are some fun and festive ideas that are not only educational but will also help you create lasting memories with your kids.
Christmas Children’s Books
There are so many wonderful Christmas books for kids, and parents should definitely take the time to read them aloud to their little ones.
Not only are Christmas books a great way to get into the holiday spirit, but they’re also packed with valuable lessons about giving, sharing, and being kind.
And what could be more important than that? So this holiday season, snuggle up with your kiddos and enjoy some quality reading time together.
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!
Cute Reindeer Gingerbread Man Disguise Craft
Kids’ Christmas Crafts
Snowman Gingerbread Man Disguise Craft – It’s that time of year again! The time for jingle bells, Christmas trees, and…paper snowman gingerbread men?! That’s right, this year you can make your very own paper snowman gingerbread man disguise to hide the gingerbread man from being eaten.
Paper Plate Santa Craft For Kids – This Santa Claus is sure to bring some holiday cheer to your kids! But this Santa isn’t just for decoration – he also moves up and down the chimney! Now watch as Santa brings some holiday magic to your home!
Reindeer Tissue Paper Craft – This tissue paper activity is not only fun for kids to make, but it’s also good for them! It helps fine motor skills and they get to practice learning colors.
This reindeer is also super cute and would make a great addition to any holiday decor. Plus, it’s a perfect idea for kids if you’re looking for something festive and fun to do together.
Elf On The Shelf Paper Bag Puppet – This fun elf puppet is perfect for kids! Just print out the template, cut it out, and glue it to a paper bag. Then let your kid’s imaginations run wild as they create their own mischievous elf!
Fun Christmas Printables For Kids
These free printable Christmas matching worksheets are perfect for younger kids! They’ll have so much fun matching all the festive holiday images. Just print them out and let your kids practice counting, visual discrimination, and fine motor skills while getting into the Christmas spirit!
Looking for some book companion Christmas activities? Our How to Catch Santa worksheets teach story retelling, tracing, letter recognition, and more! Young children will especially love the colorful illustrations and hands-on nature of these activities.
Our mistletoe coloring pages are perfect for keeping the little ones busy while you prepare for the holiday festivities. Plus, they make great decorations once completed! This printable activity is the best way to spread the love this Christmas season.
We would laminate these Christmas addition and subtraction cards to reuse them again and again! This activity is a great way to practice math skills over the holiday break. And with cute Christmas-themed graphics, your child will stay engaged while learning!
Related: Fun Reindeer Worksheets For Kids
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Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft For Kids
Materials
- New cardboard tubes or toilet paper rolls
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Kraft paper optional; for the ears to match the cardboard tube
- Glue stick
- Tape
- Glue dot
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Red jewel sticker optional
- Reindeer template
Instructions
- Download the reindeer craft template, print and cut out the pieces.
- Stretch out the glue dot and place it inside the top of the toilet paper roll. Stick both sides together to seal the top of the paper roll. Alternatively, you can use hot glue to glue the top together.
- Place the eyes near the top of the cardboard tube and glue them in place.
- Position the jewel sticker or paper nose on the cream muzzle and glue it in place.
- Place the completed muzzle on the toilet paper roll, just below the eyes.
- Use the black marker to draw a smile below the muzzle.
- Make the reindeer's collar by gluing a bell in the middle of the red strap. Glue the completed collar on the bottom of the cardboard tube.
- Place the ears on the back and sides of the cardboard tube and glue them in place.
- Glue the antlers in between the ears and on the back of the toilet paper roll.
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