Beaded Candy Canes
15 Minutes: 2 and up: Holiday
Beaded Candy Canes
An Activity for Preschoolers:
These beaded candy canes are a treat to make!
Before You Begin:
To make these festive candy canes, all you'll need are pipe cleaners along with white, green and red pony beads.
Activity Goals:
To build fine motor and counting skills with a festive beading activity
To practice sorting and sequencing.
Furthermore:
To practice more complex sequencing, have children use 16 white beads, 8 of a second color and 8 of a third color. Challenge children to alternate between bead colors and continue using the same pattern throughout their candy cane.
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
Have each child count out 32 beads: 16 in white and 16 in another color such as green or red. This is a great opportunity for the children to practice counting and sorting.
STEP 2
Form a ball at one end of the pipe cleaners to keep the beads from falling off as they are added.
STEP 3
Begin stringing the pony beads onto the pipe cleaners in the desired sequence.
STEP 4
When finished, form another ball at the other end and bend the pipe cleaner into the shape of a cane.
STEP 5
Tie a piece of yarn to the top for an easy-to-hang ornament.
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