We began our study discussing how a candy cane resembles a shepherds hook. We talked about the similarities in ourselves and sheep and why we need a shepherd. The older children are copying Psalm 23 (Carson is cursive and Maddie in lower case print). Ther letter J is the letter of the week, a candy cane upside down is a J for Jesus.
We got our unit study from www.homeschoolshare.com where everything is always FREE! Here is the candy cane unit. The candy cane recipe and play-dough recipe on here as well.
After all of the "boring" work we got busy with fun activities! We made candy canes! Who knew most of the ingredients for candy canes are in your cabinet?! It was so much fun!
This is what the mixtures look like before you twist them. It is very tricky because it is very hot but you cannot let it set or it will harden. Each kiddo and mommy finally got two pieces to twist together.
Here are the finished results! Cool huh!!! Oh and let me tell you the house smelled wonderful for hours! It was good for the sinuses too!
These crafts were something that I did in school as a young child and it was always my favorite craft. My kids obviously got a bit bored and did not fill in all of the spots. You take little tissue paper squares, wrap them around your pencil and dip in glue. 
So we also had to make peppermint play-dough! We also added in glitter which the children loved!
Be sure to let the kids watch this video of candy canes being made at the Sprangler candy factory.
Here is another site with some free Christmas symbol unit studies.
Our project for Thursday is to make these cookies.
(Disclaimer-Please pay no attenion to the clothing/pajamas or lack there of my children wear to school!)
1 comment:
Thanks for the links! Looks way fun!
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