The Little Reindeer



Last updated Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Author: Nicola Killen
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 1481486861
Grade Level: Kindergarten    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Dec. 2023

Synopsis: When a jingling sound wakes her from her sleep, a little girl's dreams come true when she meets a lost reindeer in the forest. They set off on a magical adventure and it becomes a Christmas never to forget.

Discussion topics for before reading:
•  Where do you imagine The Little Reindeer lives?
•  What do you think reindeer do during the fall, spring, and summer?

Vocabulary:

•  crisp - firm but breaking easily into pieces.
•  soared - to fly or glide in a swift, easy way and at a very great height.

Discussion topics for during/after reading:
•  What do you think the jingle, jingle, jingle sound is?
•  Where do you think Ollie and the reindeer are going?
•  Will Ollie and the reindeer see each other again?

Craft ideas:
•  The children can make a collar out of paper plates.
•  The children can use a coffee filter to make snowflakes.
•  Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/december-2023-family-the-spirit-of-giving/

Special activities:
•  The kids can sing songs with the words reindeer in it such as "Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer".

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!