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Wildlife-friendly reindeer food

For Rudolph, and the robins too. Mix up a safe sprinkle that won't hurt garden wildlife.

  • 10 min total
  • Some mess
  • Ages 2–5*
  • Indoors or out
  • Christmas Eve
Let's do this

*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.

A tiny plan for your day

Estimated time: 2 min to prepare · 6 min to mix · 2 min to sprinkle. It's fine to stop early.

Before you start

What you’ll need

  • Porridge oats
  • Bird seed
  • A little grated carrot, optional
  • A bowl and a spoon

Let's begin

Five simple steps

That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.

  1. Little one leads

    Your child pours a handful of oats into the bowl.

  2. Add a handful of bird seed.

  3. Together

    Mix it all together with a spoon.

  4. On Christmas Eve, sprinkle it on the lawn for the reindeer.

  5. In the morning, look for clues. Did the birds enjoy the leftovers?

All done!

That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.

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