Food
Herbivore
Reindeer eat lichen, grass and moss.
Plant eater
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Reindeer Facts for Kids: R Is for Reindeer
Reindeer are the only deer where both boys and girls grow antlers. Their wide hooves help them walk on snow. Here are easy reindeer facts for kids: what reindeer eat, how big they grow, what a baby reindeer is called and where reindeer live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter R.
Mammaltype
Herbivorediet
Calfbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Reindeer
Two more true facts about the reindeer that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
Rr
Say “Reindeer”
Reindeer starts with the letter R. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Both male and female reindeer grow antlers.
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One more fact
Their eyes change color from gold in summer to blue in winter.
Act it outMove like a reindeer for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter R in “Reindeer”.
Ask a questionWhat would a reindeer eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Reindeer Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the reindeer, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A reindeer is about 0.8 to 1.5 m tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Reindeer live for about 15 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby reindeer is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Herd
A group of reindeer is called a herd.
Group nameHabitat
Arctic
Reindeer are found in Arctic regions.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Reindeer are the only deer where both boys and girls grow antlers. Their wide hooves help them walk on snow.
Reindeer is a mammalLetter
R is for reindeer
Reindeer has 8 letters and starts with R.
Say: Reindeer
Quick quiz
Reindeer Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Reindeer Coloring Page: Letter R Worksheet
Done reading about the reindeer? Print the free letter R sheet, say “R is for reindeer” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase RLowercase rTracing practiceFind the R animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Reindeer Questions Kids Ask
Reindeer eat lichen, grass and moss. That makes the reindeer a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
A reindeer is about 0.8 to 1.5 m tall.
Reindeer live for about 15 years.
A baby reindeer is called a calf.
A group of reindeer is called a herd.
Reindeer live in Arctic regions. Their favorite habitat is: arctic.
Yes. The reindeer is a mammal. Reindeer are the only deer where both boys and girls grow antlers. Their wide hooves help them walk on snow.
Reindeer starts with the letter R. Say it slowly and listen for the R sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All R animals
More Animals Like the Reindeer
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Mammal
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Lives in: Forests Read raccoon factsMammal
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Lives in: Rivers & swamps Read beaver factsMammal
Kangaroos hop on their big back feet and use their strong tail for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows up in its mom’s pouch.
Lives in: Grasslands Read kangaroo facts