Today I’m sharing a cupcake themed “busy bag” learning activity that is not only great for preschoolers, but is also quick, easy and inexpensive to put together on the fly! #gluedtomycrafts
Cupcake Counting Game – Busy Bag Idea & Free Printable
To assemble this Cupcake Counting Game all you need to do is download the free printable files below – then print, trim and laminate.
To play, simply add some colorful buttons to the cards and help your child decorate the cupcakes with the appropriate number of “sprinkles.”
This busy bag game is not only great to keep kids “busy” but you can also teach them numbers along the way. Throw in some other twists and focus on colors, shapes etc!
The possibilities are endless with this easy game idea. I just provided the basic frame work for this busy bag idea – so I hope you take advantage of it!
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PAIR YOUR CUPCAKE BUSY BAG IDEA WITH —> DIY Counting Felt Chain – Busy Bag Idea For Preschoolers
Cupcake Counting Game Craft Supplies:
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Laminator & Sheets
* Free Printables Located On Box.com —>>>> {1st File on box.com & 2nd File on box.com & 3rd File on box.com}
* Colored Buttons
Directions:
* First download and print the THREE cupcake files above in color on white cardstock {this will give you the numbers 1-10 with two blanks}
* Trim each out and laminate each cupcake piece.
* To play – identify the number on the cupcake and have children decorate them with the corresponding number of buttons. For added fun, have children only choose colored buttons that match the bottom half of the cupcake. Since these are laminated, you can also skip the buttons and have children decorate them with dry-erase markers.
* When done playing, store in a large plastic baggie for safe-keeping.
PAIR YOU COUNTING GAME WITH —> DIY Counting Dinosaur Spike Game – Busy Bag Activity
If you are looking for MORE busy bag ideas – be sure to check out these past posts from us:
Fall Tree Busy Bag Idea & Free Printable
Pumpkin Pie Felt Pretend Play
Fruit Tree Busy Bag Idea
Christmas Busy Bag Game Printables
Milkshake Dice Game Idea + Free Printable
Stacey says
Hi Jo – ALL the links are above in the supply list. You should be able to click on each link and download from there. If you are looking for the Cupcake Dice Game, that printable can be found in this post —-> https://app.box.com/s/4be3nisd2bpmmseuvyyx6svs7vicm3zl
JO says
Hi, I can’t find the link for the cupcakes counting. Just wondering if you could send it to me [email protected]
THank you so much.
Becky says
I love that you share these for free. I cannot find the link for the cupcake counting cards though. The game link is there but not the cupcake counting cards.
Apryl Hodge says
Hey there! Any chance you made numbers 9 and 10? I would be sooooo appreciative!! Loves these!
Xoxo
Apryl Hodge
Mary says
What a great idea, I know my kids will have fun with this! I don’t see a download for 9 &10, maybe I am not seeing it?
Thanks!
Mary
Lorraine Mckendrick says
Sorry saw cupcake counting on facebook through a group I am a member of But the website was actually Glued to my Crafts and Playdough to Plato. Lorraine
Stacey says
YIKES! I just realized I forgot to upload the file with 9-10. My personal laptop died today so I’m hoping my tech guy can back up those files, so I can update this post. Unfortunately I do not have them without color. Sorry about that!
Charlotte says
I have clicked on your links numbered 1 & 2 but can only see numbers 1-8 printables, can’t see 9 or 10.
Do you happen to have uncoloured ones that could be printed of so the children could colour them in before laminating?
Kind Regards
Charlotte
Stacey says
Hi Tracey – the links are right under the supplies – Printables 1 &2
tracey says
Hi,
There is no link to download