Which candy cane will dissolve first? |
 | Place a candy cane at the bottom of each container. |
In the first container pour warm water over the candy cane. |  |
 | In the second container pour vinegar over the candy cane and add a few sprinkles of baking soda. |
Have children observe each container and have them explain what they see. |  |
 | In the last container pour clear colored soda pop over the candy cane. |
We took our candy canes out after about 7 minutes or so to examine them. |  |
 | After examining them we placed them back into the proper containers and watched to see which one would dissolve first. |
Learn how a candy cane is made. | |
- Green Felt
- glue {craft glue, or hot glue)
- beads and/or other assorted “ornaments”
- Candy Cane
Cut slits where desired for the candy cane to slide through. You want them just big enough for the candy cane.
Now it’s time to decorate. Pull out the candy cane and glue on a star and some ornaments. You can use Elmer’s Glue-All or hot glue depending on ages {and speed you want to go!}. Allow time for the glue to dry before inserting the candy cane again.
Directions; Glue your candy canes into heart shapes, as seen below, with a little glue at the crook and a little at the base where the ends meet. Once you have all the heart shapes you will need to create a circle, start gluing them together at the sides. When you have completed the entire circle, allow it to dry. Once dry, reinforce the back with extra glue. After the reinforcement is dry, turn the wreath back over and glue the "starlight mints" to the base of each of your heart shapes, or as many as your inner area will allow. Take about 10" of ribbon and tie it into a bow. Glue the bow where you think it would look best for your wreath. Finally take another 4" inches of ribbon and tie it into a loop. Slip the loop over two of the crooks in your wreath and you are finished.
*If you remove your candy canes from their plastic coating, you may want to spray them with shellac when you are finished.
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