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> *Letter D > D is for Deer *Letter R > R is for Reindeer Animals > Mammals > Forest > Polar > Deer family > Caribou | Reindeer Books > Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Colors > Brown and Red Crafts
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This easy craft can be
adapted for activities related to members of the deer family (Cervids): the
caribou (North American reindeer), American
elk/wapiti, moose or European reindeer. Note: These activities and craft focus on Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas story activities Christmas accessories (candy cane and message card) can be added to all animal options. Decide on a teaching sequence that best meets your needs: Science/Social Studies: Activity #1: Learn about the Reindeer or Caribou (North American Reindeer) Prepare an interesting display with your choice reindeer images, refer to the coloring pages in the materials column -- there is a color image for introducing R is for Reindeer Activities. Idea: Print the coloring pages directly on tan, brown color paper, cut-out and make a simple mural with cotton ball snow. 1. Deer information, images Types of Deer: a. Caribou | Reindeer (American Reindeer) at Wikipedia.org , Caribou at Artic Animals - ThinkQuest Jr. Activity #2: Alphabet Printable Activities Introduce or reinforce a letter theme: D is for Deer or R is for Reindeer. Review printable activities in the materials column. Option 1: Print color template #1 with red nose for Rudolph theme or color template for color template 2 for the generic deer family, cut out, conduct learning activities of your choice below and assemble. Discuss colors on the template or those chosen by the children to decorate the reindeer craft. Option 2: Print black & white template #1 for any of the animal options. Children can color, paint or decorate first, cut out and proceed as above. Optional: Color-by-Number or Letter - Add numbers or letters to the templates for a color and add a small chart on the bottom of the page with a sample of the color and number so children can match and color the pieces. Option 3: For Large Groups 6 or more Print your choice or color or black and white template #1. Print templates for accessories (candy canes-6 in one page) and (message card-6) in your choice - color or black & white Craft Assembly (after pieces are decorated and cut out) Show the small image of the finished craft briefly (featured in the template) to help the children see how the finished craft looks and to aid them in positioning the pieces. Suggested assembly 1. Glue ears behind or front of head (whichever is easier for the children) 2. Glue antlers behind or front
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