Teddy Bears' Picnic / Teddy Bear Cupcakes
Teddy Bear Cupcakes
Children decorate cupcakes with icing, small biscuits for ears and simple features to make teddy bear faces for a picnic treat.
How to run it
- Check allergy and dietary plans, then wash hands and set up a decorating station.
- Give each child a plain cupcake and a spoon of icing to spread.
- Add two small biscuits for ears and use lollies or chocolate drops for eyes and nose.
- Serve at a teddy bears' picnic.
You will need
- plain cupcakes
- icing
- small round biscuits
- chocolate drops
- plates
- spoons
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use ready-made icing; older children can bake the cupcakes too.
SafetyCheck allergies (gluten, dairy, egg, nuts) before choosing ingredients and follow food hygiene practices; small lollies can be a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Decorating food builds fine motor skills and conversations about healthy and occasional foods.
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