This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. We've used this puffy paint recipe in a few of our crafts, and every time we use it my son always mentions how the paint reminds him

This month we are featuring books by Laura Numeroff for our Virtual Book Club for Kids! We read If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff and did a simple cupcake craft. To make

I started out our storytime by reading my kids If You Give a Cat a Cupcake. Then I let them decorate cupcakes with frostings and toppings. ...

This week we have loved reading "If You Give A Cat A Cupcake" by Laura Numeroff. I love Laura's "If You Give A..." series because they are silly and they keep young readers engaged, smiling

I love, love, love Laura Numeroff ! I know right?! She is just such a clever lady... she is one of my literary heroes! Of course, one...

We love all things simple in this house, which might be why paper plate crafts are such a hit. No need for anything too fancy, complicated, or expensive for my kids to get creative with. We like things like paint, paper, glue, yarn, tape, and paper plates. We really like paper plates. So much so

Read the classic kids' book and then share these fun If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Activities for Preschool with your child! From fun paper crafts to gross motor activities, these If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Activities are sure to delight!

This week we have loved reading "If You Give A Cat A Cupcake" by Laura Numeroff. I love Laura's "If You Give A..." series because they are silly and they keep young readers engaged, smiling

Children just love the "If You Give..." books written by Laura Numeroff. We found this cute literacy lesson plan for your kinders at Izzie, Mac and Me - the activities go along with Numeroff's If You Give A Cat A Cupcake. Reading Comprehension Game After reading the story, test your kiddos' comprehension with this fun game from First Grade Al La Carte. The {FREE} printable comes complete with game board and question cards. [NOTE: If you think the questions will be too complex for your kinders, consider creating your own.] This is a fun and unique way to determine how well your students listened during story time. Cupcake Printing Practice To go along with the cupcake theme, have your kiddos try their hand at this fun letter writing worksheet from Kindergarten Hoppenings. It's a great way to review the alphabet as well as provide your students with printing practice. [For extra practice, invite your kiddos to complete the worksheet, first with lower case letters, and again with upper case letters.] Of course, you can find the {FREE} download at Kindergarten Hoppenings. These are just two of the fun unit activities found at Izzie, Mac and Me - be sure to check out the full post for more phonics/literacy activities and printables!

Hands-on activities to go along with the book If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff. Ideas include crafts, writing activities, snacks, and more.

Hello!! Ok... so I have a new freebie to share with everyone, and I hope you and your kiddos/nieces/nephews/grandkids.. etc etc. have tons of fun with this little project. The cutting does take a little bit of time, but if your little ones are anything like mine, they're excitement will be well worth it. If you own a set of kids scissors, and your child has a little experience with cutting they should be able to cut most of the elements out, but I definitely encourage adult supervision... The cake toppers are a little more intricate and require a little...

Laura Numeroff's newest book, If You Give a Dog a Donut is being released on Tuesday, October 4th! Last week my students spent the week imersed in Laura Numeroff's books. We used the activities from my updated Laura Numeroff "If You Give..." Author Study Packet. If you have already purchased this unit, go and re-download, I doubled the activities in it! I also added two activities for If You Give a Dog a Donut. If you have not purchased this packet, it is on sale now for limited time, click {here} to purchase. Here are some of the fun activities from the packet that we did in class! Cat's Cupcake Addition Close up of Cat's Cupcake Addition - Tracers are included in the packet Cat Art Center - All tracers are included in the packet Mouse Art Project - Tracers included in the packet Writing Center using one of the five file folder word walls included in the packet Click {here} to get the Food File Folder Word Wall for free! One of the many writing prompts Listening Center Response Log Students buddy reading in the Book Nook. My Book Nook Display Click below to order the newest Laura Numeroff Book.

Engage your preschoolers with our fun 'If You Give a Cat a Cupcake' story sequencing activity! Enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Let stories unfold!

This week we have loved reading "If You Give A Cat A Cupcake" by Laura Numeroff. I love Laura's "If You Give A..." series because they are silly and they keep young readers engaged, smiling

I started out our storytime by reading my kids If You Give a Cat a Cupcake. Then I let them decorate cupcakes with frostings and toppings. For the toppings I had sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and gumdrops. I tried to find mini M&M's but they were sold out at the grocery store by my house. The kids both had fun decorating the cupcakes. I turned around for a minute and when I looked back I noticed that my daughter had spooned more toppings onto the plate then the cupcake. Now we have a bag of mixed toppings. :) I found some free printables for this story on www.harpercollinschildrens.com. Click HERE for the picture above. I set out markers, glittery pom poms, sequins, sprinkles, and glue for my kids to decorate the cupcakes. They both enjoyed this activity as well. This is one our finished cupcakes. I had to use hot glue to get the pom poms to stick to the paper. I thought these turned out cute! I printed off the activity sheets that went with this story. Then I printed a quick cover sheet in paint shop pro to create these little activity books. Click HERE for the printable activity sheets from Harper Collins. I have to admit I even had fun doing this activity.

Engage your preschoolers with our fun 'If You Give a Cat a Cupcake' story sequencing activity! Enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Let stories unfold!

IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE CRAFT Directions: 1. Color the pictures and decorate the cupcake 2. cut the first page in half. 2. On the second page you will cut the bottom and top line, then you will glue the top half of the cupcake in a box to the top and bottom of the Cat, then fold so cupcake is hidden. PINTEREST