Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time to make this gift:
15 minutes

Materials:
beads (red, green & white)
pipe cleaners

Instructions:
String the beads onto the pipe cleaner. You can make a variety of designs. Alternate red and white and when you are finished bend the top to form the pipe cleaner into a candy cane. You can also string green beads onto the pipe cleaner and after every 4-6 green beads add a red bead. Shape this into a circle and you have a wreath. We use these ornaments to decorate the tree and to attach to a wreath.

Other comments or suggestions to consider:
The kids also like to make snakes or jewelry.