Are you looking for some Cupcakes thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Cupcakes across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Cupcakes. Check this list to explore some wonderful Cupcakes unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Cupcakes Themed Literature Lists
A Cupcakes thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Cupcakes themed stories. Here are just a few Cupcakes books.
Cupcakes Literature List
- If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff
- Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake by James Dean
- Monsters Love Cupcakes by Mike Austin
- Camilla the Cupcake by Tim Bugbird
- Cupcake by Charice Mericle Harper
- Peanut Butter & Cupcake by Terry Border
- The Unicorn Who Sold Zero Cupcakes by Brenday Li
- My Perfect Cupcake by Rebecca Green
- It’s Raining Cupcakes by Lisa Schroeder
- Klondike Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes by Amanda Driscoll
- Big Cupcake by Thomas Taylor
- Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity by Victoria Kann
- Maybelle and the Haunted Cupcake by Katie Speck
- Happy Birthday Cupcake by Terry Border
2. Cupcakes Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Cupcakes thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Cupcakes. Check out this list!
Cupcakes Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Cupcakes Writing Word Bank
- “My Favorite Cupcake” Classroom Book
- “Cupcake Senses” Student Booklet
- Cupcakes Student Story
- Cupcakes Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Cupcakes Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Cupcakes Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Cupcakes Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Cupcakes Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Cupcakes Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Cupcakes Word Games
- Cupcakes Build a Word Game
3. Cupcakes Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Cupcakes mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Cupcakes thematic unit math activities with your students!
Cupcakes Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Cupcakes Counting Student Booklet
- Cupcakes Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Cupcakes Number & Number Word Match Game
- Cupcakes Counting Games
- Cupcakes Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Cupcakes Roll & Cover Math Games
- Cupcakes Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Cupcakes Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Cupcakes Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Cupcakes Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Cupcakes 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Cupcakes Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Cupcakes Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Cupcakes are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Cupcakes activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Cupcakes Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Cupcakes Writing Word Bank
- “Cupcake Senses” Student Booklet
- “How to Make Cupcakes” Classroom Book
- Cupcakes Vs Cookies Venn Diagram
- Cupcakes Story
- Cupcake Dough STEAM Station
- Fizzing Pinkalicious Cupcake Experiment
- Cupcake Science Fair Project
- Cupcake Varieties
- Cupcakes in Other Countries
5. Cupcakes Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Cupcakes art projects? Students would love to create Cupcakes themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Cupcakes Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Cupcake Art Project
- Pom Pom Cupcake Topper Art Project
- Puffy Paint Cupcakes
- Plastic Egg Cupcakes
- Paper Doily Cupcake Card
- Pom Pom Cupcake Bookmarks
- Cupcakes Counting Google Slides
- Cupcakes Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Cupcakes Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Cupcakes Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Cupcakes thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose.
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
