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Free printable coloring page showing a reindeer eating hay at a manger, perfect for kids to practice coloring and fine motor skills

Reindeer Eating Hay Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 28, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Reindeer Eating Hay coloring page for kids. Great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This Reindeer Eating Hay Coloring Page

What a charming scene to color. A reindeer gently eating hay at a manger invites quiet focus and creativity. Imagine the soft texture of the fur as you choose browns, tans, and creams, and think about how light would hit the antlers and the wooden trough. This printable Reindeer Eating Hay coloring page is free and ready for quick classroom centers or a cozy home craft afternoon. Try pairing it with a short story about winter habitats or a simple craft where kids cut out and paste cotton for extra fur texture. For group projects, have each child color a small background piece that you assemble into a winter mural for a bulletin board. At home, you can use it as a rainy day activity or combine it with a holiday read-aloud to spark conversation. Encourage kids to add patterns on the manger board or tiny footprints in the grass to tell a little story. This activity is great for creativity and hands-on practice while keeping the focus on seasonal animals and storytelling.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Try using warm brown tones for the reindeer body and a lighter cream for the belly and face to add contrast. Color the antlers a soft tan, and add subtle gray shading near the base to show depth. Use bright green or straw yellow for the hay, and add short strokes to make it look fluffy, then color the manger wood with warm browns and add darker lines for the grain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.