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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.


Sweet Smelling Candy Cane Sensory Bin (Fun-A-Day)
Disappearing Candy Cane Science Experiment (Laughing Kids Learn)
Candy Cane Math Activities (Fantastic Fun and Learning)

Candy Cane Christmas Sensory Play (Baby Centre)
Candy Cane Foam Dough Recipes (Fun at Home with Kids)
Candy Cane Cloud Dough (Growing a Jeweled Rose)

Candy Cane Science in Preschool (Teach Preschool)
Dissolve the Stripe (Preschool Powol Packets)
Candy Cane Oobleck (Science Sparks)

candy cane activities - play dough invitation
Peppermint Play Dough (Fantastic Fun and Learning)
candy cane activities - play dough
Candy Cane Scented Play Dough (Where Imagination Grows)
candy cane activities - clay
Candy Cane Clay (Growing a Jeweled Rose)

candy cane activities - I spy
Candy Canes Christmas I-Spy Game (And Next Comes L)
candy cane activities - stem
Candy Cane Construction Bridge (Preschool Powol Packets)
candy cane activities - crystals
Crystal Candy Canes (Go Science Girls)

candy cane activities - peppermint baking soda dough
Peppermint Scented Baking Soda Dough (Still Playing School)
candy cane activities - salt dough experiment
Scented Salt Dough Experiment (Lemon Lime Adventures)
how to make slime - candy cane 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 - name
Name Candy Cane Ornament (Fun-A-Day)
Old Fashioned Salt Dough Ornaments (Fun at Home with Kids)
candy cane activities - golf ball painting
Candy Cane Ornaments for Toddlers (Happy Hooligans)

candy cane activities - bird feeder
Bird Food Ornament (Coffee Cups and Crayons)
candy cane activities - puzzle piece
Puzzle Piece Candy Cane Ornament (
candy cane activities - pipe cleaner tutorial
Pipe Cleaner Candy Canes (Design By Night)

candy cane activities - beaded
Beaded Candy Canes (Savings Lifestyle)
candy cane activities - wooden beads
Wooden Bead Candy Canes (Buggy and Buddy)
candy cane activities - felt
Felt Candy Cane Ornaments (Bugs and Fishes)

candy cane activities - tree decorations
Easy Candy Cane Tree Decorations (Kids Craft Room)
candy cane activities - sparkly pipe cleaners
Quick Candy Cane Christmas Ornament (Powerful Mothering)
candy cane activities - cookie cutter ornament
Candy Cane Cookie Cutter Ornament (Bloom Designs)

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 - scrunched paper
Scrunched Paper Candy Cane (Crafty Journal)
candy cane activities - bracelet
Candy Cane Rubber Band Bracelet (Make It Easy Crafts)
candy cane activities - puffy paint
Candy Cane Puffy Paint (Learn.Play.Imagine)

candy cane activities - toddler craft
Candy Cane Craft for Toddlers (No Time for Flash Cards)
candy cane activities - roll and paint
Painted Candy Canes (Rust & Sunshine)
candy cane activities - foam
Foam Candy Cane Ornaments (Bead & Cord)

candy cane activities - marbled art
Marbled Shaving Cream Candy Canes (Fun at Home with Kids)
candy cane activities - sun catchers
Candy Cane Sun Catchers (Learn.Play.Imagine)
candy cane activities - reindeer
Candy Cane Reindeer (Gingerly Made)

candy cane activities - cereal
Easy Christmas Candy Cane (Creative Connections for Kids)
candy cane activities - tape resist
Tape Resist Candy Cane Painting (Hands On As We Grow)
candy cane activities - salt dough
Christmas Salt Dough Recipe (NurtureStore)

candy cane activities - hand print
Hand Print Candy Cane Craft (Little Family Fun)

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 -wreath
Candy Cane Wreath (We Made That)
candy cane activities - burlap
Burlap Candy Cane Decoration (How Wee Learn)
candy cane activities - pvc
Lighted PVC Candy Canes (DIY Showoff)

candy cane activities - felt wreath
Candy Cane Wreath Tutorial (Michael Ann Made)
candy cane activities - button tree
Candy Cane Button Tree (Buttons Galore and More)
candy cane activities - easy wreath
Easy Homemade Candy Cane Wreath (Coupons and Freebies Mom)

candy cane activities - burlap candy canes
Burlap Candy Cane Wreath (Katelyn Chantel)

Delicious Candy Cane Treats

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

candy cane activities - kindness
Random Acts of Kindness: An Advent Tradition (Raising Lifelong Learners)
candy cane activities - sleigh
Candy Cane Sleigh (One Hundred Dollars a Month)
candy cane activities - stir sticks
Hot Cocoa Stir Sticks (Bridgey Widgey)

candy cane activities - peppermint cookies
Peppermint Bell Cookies (Mess for Less)
candy cane activities - fruit snack
Fruit Candy Cane (Capernaum Pediatric Therapy)
candy cane activities - cookies
Candy Cane Cookies (Reasons to Skip the Housework)

candy cane activities - popcorn
Candy Cane Popcorn (The Educators’ Spin On It)
candy cane activities - pops
Candy Cane Heart Pops (Kiss Recipe)
candy cane activities - marshmallow pops
Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops (Liv Life)

Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies (Fireflies and Mud Pies)

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:

Christmas Lesson Plans
Christmas Tree Roll and Color
Gingerbread Man Preschool Lesson Plans
Gingerbread 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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