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Home / Early Learning / Huge List of Candy Cane Crafts and Activities for Kids

Huge List of Candy Cane Crafts and Activities for Kids

Shared by Mary Catherine 5 Comments

Over 50 fun and delicious candy cane crafts and activities for kids and families. Arts and crafts, ornaments, science, sensory play, and yummy treats to try!


Close your eyes and take a moment to think about Christmas.

If you’re like me, fond memories will pop up . . . including the delightful scents of evergreen trees and peppermint.

There’s just something about peppermint and candy canes that make me smile and think about kid-friendly fun around the holidays.

In that vein, take a peek at these amazing candy cane crafts and activities to try with the children soon.

So many fun candy cane crafts and activities for kids and families

All of these candy cane crafts and activities are fun ideas for bringing some pepperminty goodness into your holidays!

I think they’d be great whether you’re home with the kiddos or a teacher making December plans. Now if only I could narrow down what ones I want to try!

Table of Contents

  • Science, Math, and Sensory Candy Cane Activities
  • Candy Cane Crafts – Ornaments
  • Candy Cane Crafts and Art Projects
  • Candy Cane Crafts for Home Decorations
  • Delicious Candy Cane Treats
  • Christmas Resources for Preschool Teachers

Science, Math, and Sensory Candy Cane Activities

I loved finding so many candy cane ideas that let the kids explore early learning.

Below you’ll find more than 10 activities that delve into science, math, and sensory concepts.


  • candy cane activities - peppermint baking soda dough
  • candy cane activities - salt dough experiment
  • how to make slime - candy cane slime

Candy Cane Crafts – Ornaments

Of course we can’t talk about candy canes without touching on ornaments the kiddos can make (parents and teachers can help, too)!

Below are hands-on candy cane ornaments the kids will have a blast making.


  • candy cane activities - tree decorations
  • candy cane activities - sparkly pipe cleaners
  • candy cane activities - cookie cutter ornament

Candy Cane Crafts and Art Projects

Some awesome art and crafts activities that are all around a candy cane theme.

Which of these ideas would your kids be most excited to make?

  • candy cane activities - salt dough
  • candy cane activities - hand print

Candy Cane Crafts for Home Decorations

If you and the children are candy cane obsessed, why not make some of these decorations for the house or the classroom?

  • candy cane activities - burlap candy canes

Delicious Candy Cane Treats

I couldn’t have a candy cane collection without adding in some sweet treats, now could I?

Do you have any favorite candy cane crafts and activities you and your family enjoy? If you’re looking for more Christmas ideas for the kids, be sure to pop over to my Christmas Pinterest board.


Christmas Resources for Preschool Teachers

Save time planning (and, really, you can use all the time you have around the holidays!) with already done-for-you resources from Preschool Teacher 101. There are lesson plans, math and STEM activities, and literacy resources just for you! Be sure to check out the membership options for even more savings. You can also find us on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Click on the photos below for more information about Christmas resources:

  • Gingerbread Man Preschool Lesson Plans

Originally published December 7, 2013. Updated for even more candy cane fun!

Huge list of candy cane crafts and activities for kids

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  1. Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says

    December 7, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Wow, who’d have thought they’d be so many candy cane ideas! Thanks so much for including our tree decorations.

    Reply
  2. Lisette says

    December 7, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring our candy cane playdough and putting together this list! So many great other candy cane activities to try!

    Reply
  3. Roeshel says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    What a fun and HUGE collection of candy cane ideas! Thanks so much for including my lighted PVC candy cane tutorial. 🙂

    Have a Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  4. Danya says

    November 27, 2016 at 6:01 am

    Wow, so much candy cane goodness! Love how you’ve split them into categories – some of the maths and science ones at the top look really cool, although I have to admit my sweet tooth is tempted by the treats! Thanks for including one of our ideas too!

    Reply
    • Mary Catherine says

      November 30, 2016 at 9:35 am

      Loved your idea, Danya! 🙂

      Reply
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