The Candy Cane poem is a great way to share the birth of Jesus with little kids!
Author Unknown
Look at the Candy Cane, what do you see?
Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me
White is for my Savior Who's sinless and pure!
"J" is for Jesus My Lord, that's for sure!
Turn it around and a staff you will see
Jesus my shepherd was born for Me!
The Legend of the Candy Cane
To introduce this poem and activities you may want to read The Candy Maker's Gift: The Legend of the Candy Cane by Helen Haidle.
There are other candy-cane stories with similar plots.
Printables are free for family use or with an active ABCJesusLovesMe License.
Candy Cane Poem Printable
Print and cut apart the poems and attach to a candy cane, craft, or activity to share the truth of Christmas.
Candy Cane Poem Option #1
Candy Cane Poem Option #2
Candy Cane Poem Worksheet
Print the Candy Cane Poem worksheet for the child to decorate. Fingerpaint every other stripe on the candy cane red.
Salt-Dough Candy Canes
Using a salt dough recipe, make J's or candy canes with a cookie cutter or roll small amounts of dough into candy-cane shapes. Use a straw to make a hole for tying a ribbon. Paint red lines on the candy cane. Air dry for 24 hours turning one or twice to reduce curling. Tie a bell and the Candy Cane poem to the candy cane with ribbon. Give as gifts.
Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane
Twist a red and white pipe cleaner. Then bend the top to form a candy-cane shape. Can be used as a tree ornament.
Beaded Candy Cane Ornament
Thread red and white beads in an AB pattern onto a pipe cleaner. Then bend the top to form a candy-cane shape. Place by the hook of the candy cane on a Christmas tree.
Warning: Children under the age of three should not participate in activities in which small pieces are involved.
Candy Cane Hunt
Just like an Easter Egg hunt, hide candy canes outside or in a large area for a child to find.
