Reindeer Dust Activity

Early Level, Primary 1 Children

Did you know Santa has “farmer elves” to look after his reindeer?

Find out what makes reindeer fly, and how to send a Christmas wish on Christmas Eve, along with leaving a special environmentally friendly treat for the Rudolf and the other reindeer. A magical, fun activity for children.

What this pack contains: 

• All the resources to make Reindeer Dust with your P1 class.
• Suggested Experiences & Outcomes, Learning Intentions & Success Criteria, Learning for Sustainability links.
• Lesson plan — with link to information/demonstration/story.
• Suggested additional activities. 

Learning outcomes:

• To understand different ways of measuring ingredients. 
• To sharing and work together with my friends.

Success Criteria:

• I can measure different ingredients to make reindeer dust. 
• I can share the ingredients and work with my friends.
• I can make reindeer dust for Santa’s reindeer.

Curriculum of Excellence outcomes:

Maths and Numeracy Experiences and Outcomes

• MNU 0-01a I am developing a sense of size and amount by observing, exploring, using and communicating with others about things in the world around me.
• MNU 0-11a I have experimented with everyday items as units of measure to investigate and compare sizes and amounts in my environment, sharing my findings with others.

Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes

• HWB 0-14a I value the opportunities I am given to make friends and be part of a group in a range of situations.
• HWB 0-30a Together, we enjoy handling, tasting, talking and learning about different foods, discovering ways in which eating and drinking may help us to grow and keep healthy.

Learning for sustainability:

• UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
• Reindeer dust – natural products used, not harmful to the environment.