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Puffy Paint Cupcake
book extension activity for kids
This DIY Puffy Paint Cupcake art project is a fun, hands-on book extension activity to pair with the adorable book If You Give a Cat a Cupcake.
Book extension activities are a wonderful way to bring books to life and to increase your child’s comprehension level!
Start by reading the book If You Give a Cat a Cupcake to your child. After you’re finished, discuss the book together. Ask your child questions about the plot.
Talk about what happened in the beginning, the middle and the end of the book. Share your favorite and least favorite parts of the book-ask your child to do the same.
Next, introduce the Puffy Paint Cupcake activity- explaining to your child that they will get to make their very own cupcake just like the cat in the book!
purpose
- engages imagination and creativity
- strengthens fine motor skills
- sensory exploration
- brings If You Give a Cat a Cupcake to life
- screen free fun
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directions
How to make Puffy Paint Cupcakes
Draw and cut out a cupcake shape from a piece of paper OR
Download and print our cupcake template below
Mix one part shaving cream and one part glue together in a paint cup or jar
Mix well
Invite your child to color or decorate the cupcake liner
Set out crayons, markers, paper scraps or any other crafting supplies you have around the house
Now, its time to paint!
Invite your child to paint the cupcake using the newly created puffy paint
Set out sprinkles, pom-poms and buttons
Encourage your child to decorate their cupcake!
Talk with your child about their new cupcake creation
Point out specific details about their cupcake that you like
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