How to Make a Cute Reindeer Paper Plate Craft for Kids

This cute reindeer paper plate craft not only gets kids in the Christmas spirit, but it helps them fine tune their motor skills as they lace the nose.

Add this fun craft to your Christmas activities this year, and have your preschoolers make a unique Rudolph craft they’ll proudly display all season!

If you glue a paint stick to the back of the craft, your preschoolers can use it as a puppet as they act out their favorite reindeer stories.

Reindeer Paper Plate Craft

I love when a craft also doubles as a skill builder. This paper plate craft does just that. Not only will your little ones be creating a cute reindeer to put on display, but coloring, cutting, and lacing serve as fine motor muscle builders.

What You’ll Need

• Construction paper: Red and brown

• paper plate

• scissors

• hole punch

• big google eyes

• red yarn

• brown crayon

• school glue

• glue stick

What You’ll Do

Have your preschooler color the entire paper plate with the brown crayon. You can also paint, use a marker or however you’d like to color it.

Cut a big ‘V’ shape from the plate. You will keep the ‘pizza slice’ piece for your reindeer’s face.

Cut two ovals out of the other piece of the plate. These will be the reindeer’s ears.

Glue the ovals to the plate. Attach the google eyes.

Next cut two antlers from the brown paper & glue them to the back of the plate.

To make the nose, cut a big circle from the red paper. Use the hole punch to make holes along the edges, make sure there’s enough room so the paper doesn’t rip.

Weave the red yarn through the holes, making whichever design you desire. Tie the loose ends to the back.

Use the school glue to attach the nose to the face.

The reindeer is ready to light Santa’s sleigh!

Reindeer Books for Kids

Fill your book basket with a great collection of reindeer books for Christmas. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore. If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them on Amazon by clicking the images below.

Keep preschoolers engaged this season with a fun set of preschool reindeer printable math and literacy activities. Perfect for December preschool centers!

This Christmas, focus on the birth of Jesus. This simple preschool nativity craft will give you an opportunity to review the Christmas story with your little ones.

Get kids in the holiday spirit with these adorable Rudolph ornaments they can make all on their own! Decorate your Christmas tree or give them as gifts.

Tara

Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.