Reindeer STEM Challenge for Kids

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Flying Reindeer STEM Challenge for Kids

We just finished watching from our book collection and you can find two little girls at my house who LOVE reindeers.

So I decided to challenge them to use recycled items and craft items we had around the house to create their own reindeer. However I had to add an extra element to the challenge… Can you make your reindeer fly?

Materials for Reindeer

• Recycled Cardboard Tubes
• {optional}
• 5 Red Recycled lids
• Red Foam, or Craft Glue

Directions to Make Reindeer

1. Encourage your child to gather up recycled materials around the house to make their reindeer. We used a cardboard tube and cereal box to form the body of the reindeer. My oldest decided to cut a slit in the tube to make a place for the head to attach. Attach with on the head and then insert the black pipe cleaner. Once halfway through begin to bend pipe cleaner to form the antlers. The sillier the better.

VIDEO Reindeer STEM Challenge

STEM WRITING CHALLENGE Write a Step by Step Tutorial on How to Make a Flying Reindeer

Confession time… Admit it we all have had those Christmas morning, or late Christmas Eves when we can’t figure out how to put together a toy for our child. Here’s a great way to get your kids on the track to understanding direction. Have them create their own. Better yet feel free to email it to us or post in our facebook page.

While they are drawing their reindeer for the Tutorial you may want to check out How to Draw a Reindeer Art Project by Busy Kids Happy Mom inspired by ARTVenturous.com

Are you READY for some more REINDEER activities? Visit 101 Reindeer Activities for Kids on The Educators’ Spin On It.

Original article and pictures take http://theeducatorsspinonit.com/2015/12/reindeer-stem-challenge-for-kids.html site