String Pulled Reindeer – Christmas Craft for Kids
Christmas is just around the corner and I am going crazy for kids craft ideas. This String Pulled Reindeer is a process art activity that preschoolers and kindergartners will love trying this holiday season. Grab your copy of the free printable reindeer below and get crafting with your class.
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If you’re trying to get ready for this holiday season, and want some festive play ideas to try with your kids, then take a look at all of our Christmas activities for kids. Or you can invest in the Christmas Activity Pack, which is filled with educational printables for young kids.
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Materials Needed
- The free reindeer printable
- String
- Brown paint
How to Make a String Pulled Reindeer
1. Print off the free reindeer printable found below.
The printable includes both a color and black and white version of the reindeer. So you can choose if you want to paint the whole reindeer with your class while making the string pulled antlers.
2. Fold the printable in half. Lengthways.
3. Place a line of brown paint on a paper plate. Dip the string into the paint and rotate it so that the entire string is covered in brown paint.
4. Arrange the string from one side of the reindeer’s head, leading to the edge of the page. Making sure that some of the string is hanging out from the page.
Only do one side of the reindeer’s head, because the painting will turn out symmetrical.
5. Fold the page in half and place one hand over the string. With the other hand, pull the edge of the string out from the middle of the page.
6. Open up the page to reveal the final picture.
Repeat steps 3 – 5 as many times as you like. You can either use one piece of string and do it multiple times, or use multiple pieces of string and go through the process only once. It depends on what is easier for you and your class.
I love the concept of this reindeer, however the head of the reindeer will inevitably get messy. So if you want this craft to be perfect (or at least give you the best chance), then I recommend doing this activity with multiple strings and pulling them out only once.
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Christmas crafts for kids! Do I really need to say anymore? Get in the Christmas spirit this year with these fun and easy craft ideas. Toddlers, preschoolers and older children will all love these fabulously festive creations.
- Craft Stick Reindeer Craft
- Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Craft
- Popsicle Stick Christmas Fireplace Craft for Kids
- Woven Paper Christmas Tree
- Muffin Tin Print Gift Tags
For more ideas, take a look at all of our Christmas Crafts for Kids.
Christmas Activity Pack
Over 100 Pages of Christmas themed play based learning activities and craft templates. Perfect for preschool and kindergarteners.
Are you going to try this String Pulled Reindeer Art with your kids? Don’t forget to Pin the idea for later.
