Easy Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Paper Plate Reindeer Craft
Today we have the cutest reindeer paper plate craft that uses a child’s handprints for the reindeer antlers to craft Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. This easy handprint Christmas craft works great for kids of all ages especially as a preschool holiday craft and uses simple craft supplies that are easily available at home or in the classroom.

Paper Plate Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Craft
We love easy paper plate crafts! Of course we had to create one for Christmas celebrating Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the most famous reindeer of them all. This Paper Plate Reindeer Craft for kids is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but older kids will enjoy making it too!
Related: See more Christmas Handprint Crafts for kids
One thing I love about Christmas handprint crafts is that it’s also a keepsake craft. Use your child’s handprint to create the reindeer’s antlers, then simply invite your child to sign and date the back.
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Supplies Needed
- Brown paper plates (alternatively, you could invite kids to paint white paper plates with brown paint)
- Large wiggly eyes
- Brown construction paper (2 shades)
- Red pom pom
- Scissors or preschool training scissors
- Glue stick
- String or brown pipe cleaner
- Tape
Instructions
Step 1
After gathering supplies, trace your child’s hand on the lighter shade of brown construction paper.
Step 2
Using scissors, cut out the traced construction paper handprints.

Step 3
Draw the shape of ears onto the darker shade of construction paper. Invite your child to cut the ears out as well.
Step 4
Use a glue stick to secure the ears, antlers, wiggly eyes, and pom pom nose to the brown paper plate.

Step 5
Tape a loop of string or pipe cleaner to the back of the paper plate so that children can hang their reindeer on the Christmas tree!

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How did your Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Paper Plate craft turn out?