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Tear and crumple
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Note to the teacher: Have students tear white facial tissue and then glue the pieces around Rudolph so they resemble snow. Then have each child crumple a small piece of red tissue paper and glue it
to Rudolph’s nose.
Name
Go, Rudolph! Tear.
Crumple.
Glue.
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______________________________________ Reindeer is officially licensed to fly.
Signed _____________________________________
Flying License
Place photo here.
Note to the teacher: Use with “Frequent Fliers” on page 5.
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Reindeer Head PatternUse with “Colorful Noses” on page 3 and
“Nose Toss” on page 4.
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Reindeer Pattern
Use with “Reindeer Ride” on page 2.
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Frequent Fliers There will be plenty of reindeer prancing in your classroom with this movement idea! To begin, take a photo of each child wearing an antler headband and a red sticky-dot nose. Then give your little reindeer a flying test! Have youngsters stomp to practice landing properly, follow the leader around the room to practice prancing, and practice picking up presents just in case Santa overturns his sleigh. You can also have them practice “flying” together as a team. Once each youngster has success-fully passed his flying test, help him add his name to a signed construction paper copy of the flying license on page 8. Finally, attach his photo as shown.
______________________________________ Reindeer is officially licensed to fly.
Signed _____________________________________
Flying License
Jared
Mr. S. Claus
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Shake Your Fluffy Tail! Little ones are sure to enjoy adding motions to this bouncy little tune!
(sung to the tune of “Gray Squirrel”)Reindeer, reindeer, shake your fluffy tail.Reindeer, reindeer, shake your fluffy tail.Fly up high onto the roof.Brush the snowflakes off your hooves.Reindeer, reindeer, shake your fluffy tail.
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Light BeamsIdentifying letters
The bright red light from Rudolph’s nose was a big help to Santa, and it can be just as helpful to little ones when playing this game! Write different letters on each of several die-cut stars; then attach the stars to the walls of your classroom. Cover the lens of a flashlight with red cellophane. Turn down the lights and lead the group in singing the traditional song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” When the song ends, shine the red light around the room, spotlighting one of the stars. Then have the class name the letter. Continue in the same fashion until each letter has been named.
Nose TossParticipating in a game
Attach red felt to a circle of cardboard to make a nose. Enlarge the reindeer head pattern on page 7. Then make a brown construction paper copy. Cut out the reindeer and place the cutout on the floor in an open area. Youngsters toss the nose, attempting to make it land in the appropriate location on Rudolph’s head.
Take the Lead!Following directions
Rudolph did an awesome job leading Santa’s team of reindeer around the world! Invite one of your little reindeer to place a red sticky dot on her nose and lead the rest of your little herd members to prance, gallop, jump, and tap their little reindeer hooves as they follow her around the room! Continue in the same manner with new volunteers, if desired.
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Snowy Day Expressing oneself through arts and crafts
Little ones will be eager to show off these hand-
print reindeer! Give each student a sheet of light color
construction paper. Have each child make a brown hand-
print on her paper. After the paint is dry, encourage each
child to draw antlers, hooves, and facial details on her
handprint to make a reindeer. Then have her glue white
confetti to her project so it resembles snow.
Colorful NosesRecognizing colors
Enlarge the reindeer head pattern on page 7. Then make a brown
construction paper copy. Gather seven large pom-poms in the colors
mentioned in the poem shown. Have a child find the red pom-pom and place
it on Rudolph’s nose. Then lead youngsters in reciting the first line of the
poem, encouraging them to move as described. Continue in the same way
with each remaining color.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so red, pat your legs and nod your head.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so blue, touch your knee and then your shoe.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so white, clap your hands with all your might.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so green, jump up like a jumping bean.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so yellow, wiggle like a funny fellow.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so brown, reach up high and then touch the ground.
Rudolph, Rudolph, nose so black, rub your tummy and then touch your back.
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Hooray for Reindeer! Little ones will be prancing with pride when
they complete these reindeer-themed ideas!
Reindeer RideDictating information to express an idea
Youngsters’ families will adore this holiday keepsake! In
advance, have each child don a Santa hat. Then have him straddle
a chair or bench, as if he were sitting on a horse, while you take his
photograph. Trim around the child’s photo. Have each youngster
attach two spring-style clothespins (legs) to a brown tagboard copy
of a reindeer pattern from page 6. Next, help each child glue his
photo to his reindeer so it looks as if he’s riding the reindeer. Ask
each child where he would go with his flying reindeer. Then write
his words on a self-standing card. If desired, display these projects
at a holiday open house.
Simple SnackDeveloping fine-motor skills
Give each youngster a paper plate and a plastic knife.
Encourage each child to use his knife to spread jelly on
a slice of bread. Next, help him cut the slice of bread
in half diagonally. Have him place the bread halves
together to make the reindeer’s head. Finally, encourage
him to add pretzel stick antlers and features using
M&M’s Minis candy. Yum!
My reindeer and I will
fly to Grandma’s house
in Florida.Thomas
Hooray for Reindeer!