Last updated: September 30, 2024

If you are like me, then you absolutely love Christmas and making fun holiday-themed crafts with your kids. In this article I am sharing how to create this cute Rudolph craft that is great for preschool motor skills, but also just lots of fun.

Why I Love this Rudolph Craft for Kids & Preschool

This paper craft makes a cute reindeer, and it has a fun yarn aspect. I feel like kids like to wrap things in yarn, and this is the perfect opportunity. It is great for preschoolers and for developing fine motor skills. This is also an ideal craft for parties and school!

You can download your FREE Rudolph template here. Now, let’s review how we made this fun craft at my house.

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer paper craft for kids Pinterest pin.

How to Make a Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Preschool Craft

First let’s take a look at the few, simple supplies you will need for this Christmas reindeer preschool craft. Then, I will walk you through each step with pictures included too.

Supplies

Rudolph craft supplies.

Step By Step Instructions

  • If you’re using the blank template, color all the pieces first. Next, cut out all the pieces. Now let’s review how to glue everything.
  • Start by gluing the eyes together. The black ovals go on top of the white ovals.

Rudolph's eyes for reindeer Christmas craft.

  • Next, glue the eyes on the body of the reindeer.

Rudolph craft template cut out with eyes.

  • Glue the snout of the nose under the eyes, then add the red nose on top.
  • Then, glue the red pom pom on top of the red nose.

Rudolph craft template cut out with eyes and nose.

  • Glue the antlers on the back of the body of the reindeer.
  • Lastly, wrap your yarn around the reindeer by first taping one end of the yarn to the back of the reindeer. Wrap around in any style you like. Finish it off by taping the other end of the yarn to the back as well.

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer craft with brown yarn added.

Rudolph craft for preschool finished product.

And now you have a cute Rudolph the red nosed reindeer craft that’s perfect for preschool and older kids!

I hope you find have a great time creating this Christmas craft at home or at school with your kids. Have fun! Before you go, you might be interested in these other fun and simple Christmas activities for kids:

Nativity script mockup. Christmas nativity story spinner mockup. Christmas escape room for kids mockup.

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer Pinterest pin.