Cupcake Color by Number
Have you ever met a child who doesn’t love a tasty cupcake? I haven’t!
And what could be more engaging than adding cupcake-themed activities to your preschool lessons?
This cupcake color by number is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners. It is a great way to help kids learn their colors and numbers, while also developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Plus, this no-prep worksheet is just plain fun!
Also, be sure to check out our other color by number worksheets! Your kiddos are going to love them all!
Color by Number Worksheets
Many kids love to color, and what better way to learn colors and numbers than with color by number worksheets?
You can use them in your classroom to help kids learn or at home with your own kids. Either way, they are a great way to have fun and learn at the same time!
Benefits of Using Color by Numbers with Preschoolers
There are many benefits to using color by number worksheets. For one, they help kids learn colors. This is because they have to match the right colors to the right numbers.
In addition, they also help kids learn numbers. They will need to identify each number in order to find the right colors.
Another benefit of using color by number worksheets is that they help kids develop fine motor skills. This is because they have to use their fingers to grip the crayons they use to color the page.
This helps them develop pencil grip and improve their control over a writing utensil. In addition, it also helps them with their hand-eye coordination.
Cupcake Color by Number
This worksheet is perfect for use both at home and in the classroom. Use it as an activity during your preschooler’s birthday party, or even as a supplement to your storytime activities at your local library.
What You’ll Need
- Cupcake color by number worksheet (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to access the file)
- Printer paper
- Crayons or colored pencils
What You’ll Do
This number recognition worksheet is a fun activity to pair with your child’s favorite cupcake story.
To complete the page, children will color the picture of the cupcake using the color code featuring numbers 1-9.
To start, have your child identify the first number (1) and color (brown) in the code. Then, they’ll find all of the 1’s and color them brown.
Continue identifying the numbers and the color words in the color code and coloring the picture accordingly.
This color by number worksheet is a great way for preschoolers to work on number recognition, color words, motor skills, and concentration.
If your little one isn’t ready to read the color words, you can color the word with a crayon and have your little one match the color to the correct crayon.
Cupcake Books for Kids
Kids love cupcakes, and they’ll love these cupcake-themed books even more!
• Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by James Dean – Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them?
• If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff – If you give a cat a cupcake, he’ll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you’ll give him a bathing suit …
• Camilla the Cupcake Fairy by Tim Bugbird – Camilla the Cupcake Fairy is excited to be given her very first wand, but her lack of experience leads to alarming results! However, with perseverance and the help of her friends she finally creates the tastiest ever cupcake topping!
Cupcake Themed Learning Activities
Did you know that cupcakes make great learning tools for preschoolers? Not only are they delicious, but they can also be used to teach a variety of concepts.
For example, cupcakes can be used to introduce the concept of fractions. By dividing a cupcake into halves or quarters, kids can learn about fractional quantities.
Cupcakes can also be used to teach basic math concepts such as addition and subtraction. Simply have the kids count the number of cupcakes in a stack, and then have them subtract one cupcake at a time.
These are just a few examples of how cupcakes can be used as educational resources. So next time you’re planning some learning activities for your preschooler, don’t forget the power of the cupcake!
More Cupcake Printables
- If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Story Sequencing Cards
- Cupcake Printable Color by Number Pages
- C is for Cupcake Preschool Craft (with free template)
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.