Let’s Learn How to Draw a Reindeer!

Looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your students this Christmas? Why not spend some time learning how to draw a reindeer?

This worksheet provides step-by-step visual instructions that are simple and easy to follow, making it possible for your students to create adorable reindeer drawings in no time. Once finished, encourage your students to write an informational text about these graceful Arctic friends or a fun narrative about a reindeer’s quest to save Christmas!

Pair These Easy Reindeer Drawings with Fun Writing Prompts!

The beautiful thing about these easy reindeer drawings is that they pair perfectly with informative, persuasive, and narrative writing prompts! Have your students complete their reindeer drawings, then pair it with one of these Christmas writing prompts!

• Write a story about a young reindeer’s first journey with Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
• Create a narrative from the perspective of one of Santa’s reindeer. What do they experience on Christmas night?
• Write a story about a reindeer’s quest to find the perfect Christmas gift for Santa.
• Explain the physical characteristics and adaptations of reindeer that enable them to thrive in cold Arctic environments.
• Persuade your audience to believe in the magical abilities of Santa’s reindeer and explain why they are essential for a successful Christmas Eve journey.

Show Your Students How to Draw a Reindeer Today!

Your new resources are primed and ready to use! Click the download button to download your new reindeer drawing PDF file.

Make your copies, grab some paper and start drawing!

Looking for a fun classroom video to demonstrate the drawing? Play our How to Draw a Reindeer video, and your students can follow along with each step.

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