Printable Peppermint and Candy Cane Classroom Cutouts For Christmas Holiday Decor and Displays

Mix and match these yummy classroom cutouts for all sorts of holiday fun!  Here are just a few ideas:

• Pair these cutouts with the coordinating peppermint and candy cane borders to make fabulous decor and displays:
  • Bulletin board display accents
  • String your favorite elements together to make a garland for windows and walls.
  • Use a hole punch and a bit of string or yarn to make Christmas tree ornaments.
  • Classroom door decor:
    • Place student photos or names on the peppermint images (the ones with a white center) to create a cheerful entryway for your students.
• Classroom labels:  Pair these cutouts with the matching candy cane numbers and letters to create different types of labels.
  • Use them to label activity  or holiday party stations (again use peppermints with a white center and write the activity or area in the middle).
  • Playing holiday games?  Write fun team names or game headings for each station on each peppermint  to make it more exciting!
  • Use small elements on your class charts or calendars during the holiday months to make your daily tasks a little more merry.
• Educational activities:
  • Math:
    • Have students work on sorting colors (red and green).
    • Practice making patterns  using the different shapes and colors.
  • Literacy:
    • Write letters or words on different cutouts for fun reading activities (for example: matching lowercase to uppercase letters, practicing sight words, etc.).
    • Writing prompts: Give each student a peppermint and provide a prompt (such as a sweet holiday memory) to write about.