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Disclosure: Amazon Associate Links included in this post.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I often find that we take traditional holiday crafts and put our own spin on them, making those every day parenting moments, learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This one is a twist of the hand print reindeer. The original creator – unknown. As teachers, we do a lot of sharing great ideas. This is one of them. Whomever you are that thought of this – you rock! Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I love this activity because there are so many ways to use it. I am focusing on teaching the sight word can, that words can be different sizes, and the action words. Your focus will be different depending on your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Introduce the word reindeer. We counted how many letters were in the word and what it looks like; one tall, capital letter followed by 3 short letters, another tall letter and 3 more short letters. Some kids respond well to learning to read by the shapes of words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I also reviewed the [r] sound and that it is found at the beginning of the word reindeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Then I showed my preschooler the word can. This is a sight word that also is a cvc word (consonant vowel consonant) that can be sounded out. We are just memorizing this one. So now our sentence looked like this…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reindeer can _________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Fill in what reindeer can do. I let him tell me what words to write. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He chose run, jump, and walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Then I read each sentence. Afterward, we read them together. He did NOT want to read them on his own, but that would be the next step. (maybe tomorrow) You could have your child read them to another family member or teddy bear as well. (the more you read the better you get!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. If you want, you can cut the sentence apart into words and have your child re-build them.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk about a reindeer’s habitat (where they live) with your child and then have them do the following. Let them do as much of it on their own as possible. If you want to make one – go ahead and sit beside them and start another one. (this can be lots of fun for both of you!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also make your own adorable reindeer with this easy and fun reindeer craft<\/a> to decorate the house or to give away and spread some Christmas cheer!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This one is an oldie, but a goodie<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Paint your kids foot and press it on the fabric. Educator’s Tip: <\/strong>Honestly, we do cute little crafts too that don’t always have a “learning goal” rather are ways that we can positively interact with our kids. This is a pillow that my daughter and I made a while back. Every year she pulls it out and gives it a hug. It is a great reminder that she will always be my little fawn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few more of our favorite reindeer-themed books to read with your child as you get ready for Christmas!\u00a0 Have you checked out our 100 Christmas Books every child should read before they turn 10<\/a>?\u00a0 Books make a great Christmas gift!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nReindeer Craft Frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Materials for Reindeer Frame:<\/b><\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Directions for Handprint Reindeer Frame: <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Paint their hands and stamp it on the fabric.
3. Add details!<\/p>\n\n\n\nActivity: Read Reindeer Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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