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Birthday for Everyone Day / Cupcake Decorating Station

Cupcake Decorating Station

Children decorate plain cupcakes with icing and toppings for a shared celebration, practising fine motor skills.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set out plain cupcakes.
  2. Offer icing and a few toppings.
  3. Children ice and decorate their cupcakes.
  4. Sing happy birthday to everyone together.
  5. Enjoy the cupcakes.

You will need

  • plain cupcakes
  • icing
  • sprinkles
  • plates
  • spreaders
Make it easier or harderYounger children can spread and sprinkle; older children can pipe designs.
SafetyCheck gluten, dairy, egg and nut allergies, provide alternatives and skip lit candles.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 3Children celebrate together and practise food hygiene.

Fits these theme days

Birthday for Everyone DayCooking DayJunior Chef ChallengeCafé DayMad Hatter's Tea Party

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