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Candy Cane Literacy Game

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December 18, 2013 by Katie T. Christiansen 1 Comment

This candy cane literacy game is a fantastic way to get children involved in letter recognition. It’s so fun and easy, and we love doing it each year!

 

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Easy is heavenly in my book! Our most recent invention involves just three candy canes. No mess, no hassle, no preparation — just open ended learning and fun!

With three mere candy canes (which I left in the wrapper), I started making letters. Quickly it became a game! I would make a letter and they would call it out. So here’s my favorite part: I handed the reigns over to my class! Yes, they are so incredibly creative, and I was super excited about what they would come up with!! Of course they did not disappoint.

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Here were their contributions:

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Isn’t this brilliant? Yes, a four year old figured out how to do this without an inkling of help!!

Candy Cane Literacy Game by Preschool Inspirations A

This must be my favorite. It even looks like a script ‘A.’

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It’s the letter l or I  and the number 1. Don’t you just love how confusing English is :).

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I am most proud of this one because it is a symbol. It just goes to show that our Word Windows are super effective in helping teach literacy!

Candy Cane Literacy Game by Preschool Inspirations f

First, this was a shepherds staff, then they transformed it into an ‘f.’ I am all about allowing freedom in our activities since it keeps their interests and even gives me a greater glimpse into more of what is going on in their brilliant little minds.

I’m actually even missing a picture of their letter ‘J,’ but I wanted them to have the due credit for making it!

We made 23 letters in all. I have since figured out how to make all the letters in the alphabet if you break the candy canes a little differently. We kept all the candy cane pieces in the packaging to make sure they didn’t get sticky (or become too tempting).

Well this game is for sure a keeper!! We are all about learning through play here as it is the most effective form of learning, and letters are by no means an easy concept to grasp. I hope you get a chance to enjoy this super fun literacy and letter learning game, and you might end up being pleasantly surprised as well!

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Katie has spent 17 combined years in the Early Childhood field as a teacher, preschool owner, and educational writer. She has worked in profit and non-profit programs, high-risk schools, and started an in-home preschool and outdoor collaborative preschool program. She adores being a mom to three children, and her youngest is currently in preschool.
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