Simple Reindeer Craft

Christmas Craft for Kids ~ Reindeer Craft

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is a super popular Christmas character.  Where would we be with out the reindeer pulling the sleigh on Christmas Eve?  The kids had so much fun creating this simple triangle Reindeer craft.
Simple Reindeer Craft ~ Christmas Craft for Preschoolers

 Here’s what you need to create your own Simple Reindeer:

  • Brown Paper ~ Cut into a triangle
  • Lighter Brown Paper ~ Cut into Strips
  • Googly Eyes
  • Red Pom Poms ~ You could also use red buttons
  • Glue

Simple Reindeer Craft ~ Christmas Craft for Preschoolers

Set out everything and invite the kids to come create.

Simple Reindeer Craft ~ Christmas Craft for Preschoolers

 

While the kids were waiting for their little reindeer friends to dry, they had fun creating the most adorable Playdough Reindeer.  Not only did they look cute, but they smell AMAZING!  we used our favorite gingerbread play dough recipe.  It smells just light homemade gingerbread!  Yummy!

Simple Reindeer Craft ~ Christmas Craft for Preschoolers

These little Reindeer also make a quick and simple Christmas garland.  Simply attach the backside of the reindeer with glue or tape to a length of sting.  I eyeballed the space between each deer, but you can measure it if you like.

Once the glue is all cool and done,  hang it where ever you like!  Sit back and admire your kids handy work!

Simple Reindeer Craft ~ Christmas Craft for Preschoolers

Addicted to Reindeer crafts too?  Check out our:

Stacking Reindeer Craft

Playdough Reindeer

Magical Reindeer Food

Santa and his Reindeer

 Merry Christmas!

Jeweled Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

Simple Jeweled Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

We love quick and simple crafts, especially around Christmas time.  A couple years ago we made these adorable Paper Strip Christmas Trees.  They were a huge hit, so I decided to make a simpler version this year.   Instead of 3D trees, we created this super simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids.

Jeweled Trees ~ Simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

 Christmas Tree Materials:

  • Green Paper Triangle ~ I precut them, but would be a great time to work on those all important scissor skills.
  • Jewels ~ Lots and lots of Jewels!
  • Glue
  • Q-tips
  • Clothes pin

Jeweled Trees ~ Simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

The kiddos LOVE when I bring out the bin of jewels.  A little sparkle makes any craft amazing.  We also had fun revisiting our simple Gingerbread Pattering activity.

Jeweled Trees ~ Simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

Squeezing glue from a bottle is great for building hand muscles and co-ordination.  However if Im being honest, most of those bottles are hard even for ME to get to work.  I find that its easiest to pour a bit of glue out and let the kids dip and dot the glue onto their project.  Q-tips work great for dipping glue, plus the kids love it!

We also love our homemade glue sponge.  If you have not tried it yet, I bet your kids will love it!  So easy to make, and it really saves on glue!

Jeweled Trees ~ Simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

I love how clothes pins look as the stems of these little Christmas Trees.  Simple, cute and so easy.  Everything we love about kids crafts!

Jeweled Trees ~ Simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

Christmas is a favorite holiday at our house.  We enjoy creating quick and simple Christmas crafts for kids each season.  Here are a few of our favorites…

Paper Strip Christmas Tree

Gingerbread Play Dough

Stained Glass Nativity

Gingerbread Ornaments

Homemade Playdough Reindeer

Simple Christmas Playdough Activity ~ Invitation to create Reindeer

We are all about quick and simple activities, especially around Christmas time.  Which is why I love invitations to play.  Simply set out a inviting collection of open ended resources letting the kids decide what to do with them!  Our adorable invitation to create Reindeer with homemade playdough was just that and the kids LOVED it!

Playdough Reindeer ~ Christmas homemade playdough

Have you tried our amazing Gingerbread Playdough recipe?  It smells just like traditional gingerbread and it is so easy to make.  That was what we used as the structure for out little reindeer. [find the recipe and instruction here]

Playdough Reindeer ~ Christmas homemade playdough

 Homemade Playdough for Christmas

I set out a batch of our Gingerbread Playdough along with a few small sticks and mini red pom-poms.  Thats it.  I left the rest up to the kids;)  Googly eyes could be a fun addition as well.

Playdough Reindeer ~ Christmas homemade playdough

These little reindeer would also make adorable ornaments.  You could use a simple salt dough recipe instead of play dough.

Playdough Reindeer ~ Christmas homemade playdough

I love these over the top reindeer.  You can never have too many antlers and red noses!

Playdough Reindeer ~ Christmas homemade playdough

 

“Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer, and Vixen!
“On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen!
Now to make Santa’s Sleigh.

Playdough Reindeer ~ Christmas homemade playdough

Christmas is a favorite holiday at our house.  We love creating simple Christmas crafts for kids each season.  A few of our favorites include…

Paper Strip Christmas Tree

Gingerbread Play Dough

Stained Glass Nativity

Gingerbread Ornaments

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Review

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Review

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet

My kiddos have been begging for a tablet for a while, so when we were given the opportunity to review the Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition tablet I jumped at the chance.  Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about it.  If you are looking for a quality gift that your kids will LOVE, then read on to find our why you should consider the Kids Edition tablet from Amazon.

The kids reaction

We have been planning a big road trip to see the Macy’s Day Parade for a while.  24 hours in the car seems like the perfect time to test drive our new Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition tablet.

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet

Before we left on the trip, Chuck quickly set up each of the kids will a customized profile for each kid.  They were then able to choose various books, apps, and videos all available available through FreeTime Unlimited (which is included for a year FREE).

The kids loved that they have access to amazing books and magazines.  National Geographic being one of their current favorites.  They were also excited to learn that their new tablet has a camera as well.  Let me tell you, during their 24 hour car ride, there was lots of hilarious and goofy pictures taken.

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet

A few of our favorite features:

  1. Parental Controls:  I love that you have full control over what your child has access to.  Your even able to create a customized profile for each of your kids.  This means…you can choose which apps they can use and more importantly specify the length of time each child can use the tablet.
  2. Set your child’s technology limits: OK are you ready for this…you can specify different limits for each child.  How cool is that.  For example you could limit the overall screen time or only limit access to the games.  You could also limit apps games etc while still giving the child unlimited access to the books.  Plus you can also set educational goals for each child!  Sweet!
  3. Bedtime:  Did you know that you could actually set a bedtime for the device.  This means, I can freely let the kids fall asleep reading etc and the device will turn off at a specified time.  Plus it doesn’t wake up again until the specified time.  Brilliant!
  4. 2-year worry-free guarantee:  If anything happens, send the device back and they’ll replace it for free – no questions asked.  Plus it comes with a durable and lightweight protective case that is designed for kids.
  5. This isn’t a toy – it’s a full-fledged tablet: The quality is amazing.  From the vivid HD display to the quick quad-core processor.  It’s built to last, and designed with kids in mind!

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Handmade String Ornaments

Christmas Ornaments to make with Kids ~Wrapped String Ornaments

Who doesn’t love a cute homemade Christmas ornament? These 12 festive String Ornaments will keep your little elves busy for hours. They also make great DIY Christmas gifts!  Love it!

12 Handmade yarn wrapped Christmas Ornaments ~ simple String Ornaments kids can make

12 Handmade yarn wrapped Christmas Ornaments

These little projects are easy enough for kids to make, but also something adults would love.  Perfect for creating as a whole family.

12 Handmade yarn wrapped Christmas Ornaments ~ simple String Ornaments kids can make

1.  Embroidery hoop turned into a Rudolph Ornament from The Country Chic Cottage

2.  Grab your popsicle sticks & create a Star Ornament from Frugal Fun For Boys

3. Upcycle your burnt out lights into simple Christmas Light ornaments from Kojodesigns

4.  This Tangled Rudolph is my is my all time favorite ornament from By Stephanie Lynn

12 Handmade yarn wrapped Christmas Ornaments ~ simple String Ornaments kids can make

5.  These mini Wreaths are perfect for using up yarn scraps from Christopher and Tia

6.  These adorable Pine Cones look great in any color from Family Chic

7.  Turn your Cookie Cutters into ornaments from Cutsey Crafts

8.  You’ll have a HOOT creating these little Button Owl Ornament from Lines Across

12 Handmade yarn wrapped Christmas Ornaments ~ simple String Ornaments kids can make

9.  I adore the accessories on these little Snowman Ornament from The Vintage Umbrella

10.  This Christmas Tree Craft is perfect for little hands to create from The Imagination Tree

11.  After a relaxing nature walk create these adorable DIY Monograms from 3 Squeezes

12.  Add whimsical touch to your Star Ornament with a pom-pom from Small For Big