Explore different textures and the sense of touch or practice fine motor skills using tissue paper and foam stickers with this great candy cane activity!
Download the cane candy template above and gather your materials.
Step 1.
Download the cane candy template above and gather your materials.
Step 2.
Cover the candy cane in different craft materials of different textures to create festive sensory experience.
Step 2.
Cover the candy cane in different craft materials of different textures to create festive sensory experience.
Step 3.
Cover the candy cane with red and white materials in a specific order to practice fine motor skills.
Step 3.
Cover the candy cane with red and white materials in a specific order to practice fine motor skills.
Teacher's Corner
Explore sensory fun on Candy Cane Lane with red & white materials!
Lesson Objectives
Sweet Sensory Details: Add poms, glitter, jewels, or even jingle bells to give your candy cane texture and dimension. For an extra bit of holiday spirit, add drops of peppermint essential oil onto some poms and stick them to the craft.
Minty Motor Skills: Be precise about where you place tissue paper, sequins, or stickers to practice fine motor skills. Encourage students to stay inside the lines and work independently to create fun red & white patterns!
Follow-up Discussion
It takes time to craft candy canes — in AND out of the classroom! Watch how factories make these sweet treats with your students! What other colors can your students use to craft their printables? Make a rainbow around the classroom with different colored candy canes!
