Reindeer Counting Worksheet

Why Try a Reindeer Counting Activity

Kids light up when learning feels magical, and a reindeer theme adds just enough seasonal sparkle to make early math feel fresh and fun. Counting activities like this build number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and simple fine-motor skills when paired with small manipulatives.

It also gives you a chance to weave in gentle conversations about real reindeer, winter weather, or the North Pole. This is an excellent fit for your preschool Christmas activities list and can be paired with other free preschool printables to expand on the theme.

Materials You May Want

• Toy reindeer, reindeer pictures, or simple counters
• Pom poms, buttons, mini erasers, or other small objects
• Crayons or markers
• Laminating sheets or a dry erase pocket if you want to reuse the printable
• Your free reindeer counting worksheet PDF (available at the bottom of the post)
• Optional: books about winter animals or seasonal stories

This activity works especially well alongside other free preschool printables if you’re building a themed week.

Introducing the Activity

Set up a simple play scene
Invite your child to help create a little “reindeer corral” or “North Pole station.” Scatter a few reindeer toys or printed pictures around the table to spark curiosity. Play comes first here. Let your child lead the story and movement.

Explore counting through hands on play
Start by counting the reindeer together. Encourage your child to touch each one while saying the number aloud. You might say something like, “Let’s see how many reindeer are resting before their big flight.” This approach keeps things light and helps make counting feel meaningful.

Add a playful challenge
Ask your child to give each reindeer a pom pom “snack” or match the reindeer to small number cards. Keep the mood relaxed. If your child turns this into imaginative play, follow along. The goal is number talk and gentle exposure.

Offer the worksheet as an optional extension
Once your child has explored the hands on setup, you can offer the reindeer counting worksheet. Encourage them to count the reindeer on each page and mark or color the correct number. If they prefer to stick with hands on fun, that still counts as successful learning. Worksheets are simply tools, not requirements.

Add an easy extension
Try a movement game by placing reindeer pictures around the room and asking your child to hop, skip, or tiptoe to find and count them. This is another simple way to weave in preschool christmas activities while keeping the learning joyful.

Tips for Low Pressure Preschool Math

• Let your child pick their favorite materials or characters
• Model counting out loud without requiring perfect accuracy
• Celebrate effort rather than focusing on correct answers
• Mix the printable with hands on play so learning stays fun
• Remember that play is real learning for preschoolers

This is also a great activity to pair with other printables if you’re creating a themed activity binder or planning a low-prep week.

Reindeer Counting Worksheets

The reindeer counting worksheet includes simple pages that focus on numbers 1 through 10. Children can count the reindeer (and other holiday objects) and write the matching number. You can laminate the pages or slide them into a dry-erase pocket to make them reusable throughout the holiday season.

If you enjoy activities like this, you may also love adding it to a set of preschool Christmas printables or pairing it with related hands-on math games.

Preschool Reindeer Crafts

Add some holiday fun to your activities with these reindeer crafts for preschoolers! These easy and festive projects are perfect for little hands and help develop fine motor skills while sparking creativity. Check out these fun craft ideas to bring some reindeer magic into your holiday learning routine.

• Reindeer Paper Plate Craft
• Wood Slice Rudolph Ornaments
• DIY Wooden Rudolph Ornaments

 

Reindeer Worksheets

Enhance your holiday learning with these reindeer printables for preschoolers! These festive printables are designed to keep young children engaged while practicing important skills like counting, number recognition, and fine motor development. Explore these fun, ready-to-use resources to bring some reindeer-themed excitement to your preschool activities.

• Reindeer Color by Numbers
• Reindeer Christmas Coloring Pages
• Preschool Reindeer Printable Activities

Ready to Download

Click below to grab your free reindeer counting worksheet. Print one page or both and enjoy some simple, playful holiday math time with your preschooler.