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Two Quick & Easy Christmas Reindeer Ideas Kids Will Love

Two quick and easy Christmas ideas to involve children on holidays in, that I can lay absolutely no claim to! These came from a good friend. She just happens to be a wonderful baker (not at all culinary challenged like me!) and I LOVE these upside down gingerbread men that have been transformed into reindeer 🙂 A raspberry lolly nose and some icing is all it takes.

This reindeer food came from her daughter’s school. I believe it is raw oats mixed with chopped up tinsel (though hundreds and thousands, glitter, tiny stars would also work). The message reads;

“Sprinkle on your lawn at night,
The moon will make it sparkle bright.
When Santa’s reindeer fly and roam,
This will guide them to your home.”

So much fun 🙂

Find more Childhood 101’s homemade Christmas ideas here!

Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

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  1. katepickle says

    December 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh those upside down biscuits as reindeer are WAY cool! My Mum LOVES reindeer so I'm saving this idea to make for her next year! My boy got magic reindeer food from his kinder teachers... lots of fun!

  2. Kristi says

    December 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Want to comment on the reindeer food, so make it more animal friendly you might want to switch out the glitter for colored sugar. It will still give sparkle, maybe less, but don't have to worry about an animal getting sick from eating it.

  3. acinvests says

    December 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Those ideas are really great! I especially like the reindeer food craft, it's really creative and children will go nuts over it. I'll share this with our intern teachers to use in their kindergartens. Thanks so much for the brilliant crafts!

  6. Debi says

    December 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Ok, the reindeer cookies are too adorable! We also just whipped up a batch of magic reindeer food (http://www.goexplorenature.com/2010/12/fun-friday-magic-reindeer-food.html), which we often give to friends as gifts. Can't wait to sprinkle it out in a few days. Happy holidays!

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