Gingerbread House with Big Swirl Peppermint Under the Gable

A little gingerbread house sits in the middle of the page with a wavy, frosting-style edge along the roof and a snowy cap on the chimney. Round peppermint candies line the slanted side of the roof in neat rows, and one big swirled peppermint sits in a circle on the front gable. The front has a paned window and a door with a round knob. Two candy canes lean together by the entrance, with holly leaves and berries at their base. On the left are two round lollipops and a few gumdrops, and a single lollipop on a stick stands to the right. The side window has a border of rounded candies. Try coloring each peppermint in alternating red and green, then let kids pick their own colors for the gumdrops and lollipops. It's also a nice way to practice counting the candies on the roof. This printable page works well for holiday centers at home or in class.