December is the perfect time to do candy cane experiments with your students! These five science experiments are a big hit with kids and are also great for incorporating STEM into your classroom. 5 Candy Cane Experiments All of these activities require very few materials. At the bottom of this post, there is a printable for all five of these activities. Check out all the instructions below! Fizzing Candy Canes This is my favorite activity to do in December with my kids! Here's what you … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Ornament
Have you read the book "The Legend of the Candy Cane"? It is such a great Christmas story! This inspiring book reveals what the candy cane is all about! Today I'm sharing a fun candy cane ornament idea to go along with this book. In this story, the little girl learns that the candy cane represents three things: It looks like the letter J, which stands for Jesus. It also looks like a shepherd's staff, and the shepherds were the first people to find out that Jesus had been born. … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Finger Paint
'Tis the season for candy canes! I am eager to share with you a new sensory play activity we came up with for the holiday season! This candy cane finger paint smells minty and is a fun to play with! This activity is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. The focus of this activity is to enjoy the process of creating and to engage the sense of smell and touch. Here's what you need for candy cane finger paint: 5 tablespoons of crushed candy canes (about 5 large candy canes) 1 cup … [Read more...]
