Dora Candy Cane Covers

It's easy to get your preschooler into the spirit of giving with the help of Dora! Simply print these candy cane covers, help kids cut, insert the candy canes where indicated, and then pack their sack with enough holiday treats for everyone to enjoy! (Recipients can even hang these on their trees.)

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The best gifts are handmade. Make this craft together and give it as a gift to a parent, grandparent, or your child's classmates.

This craft has plenty of steps kids can do, like tracing, coloring, decorating, and cutting with safety scissors.

Create with us skills involve self-expression, experimentation, and imagination through visual arts (like painting and sculpting), dramatic play, cooking, and dance.

Share & Care skills are part of social-emotional learning and include: building self-esteem, cooperating, empathizing with others, and identifying feelings.

Ages: 4-6

Materials

Dora candy cane cover templates
Scissors
Candy canes

Directions

Step 1
Print out the Dora candy cane covers on heavy weight or cardstock paper.
Step 2
Have your child fill out the "To:" and "From:" fields, and then help them cut around the dotted lines.
Step 3
Punch holes where indicated and insert canes into slots.<br><br> This easy and inexpensive idea is perfect for preschoolers who want to give gifts to classmates!

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