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I'm a Boring Cupcake. Nobody Likes Me.

10/26/2012

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Cupcake is an adorable book about a plain vanilla cupcake that isn't picked to eat. Cupcake decides that he must find a way to make himself more exciting, but ends up making a friend in the process. Students can learn about self-esteem through Cupcake, having to list things that they like about themselves. I have a worksheet that students can use. Also, you can bring in plain white cupcakes for students to snack on. There is a recipe in the back of the book.

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I have found that the simple worksheet works best for K-1 and the other (right) can be used with 2-4.

I also allow students to decorate their cupcake to highlight how unique we all are.
Simple Worksheet (left)
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Worksheet (right)
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This is a wonderful way to promote your school counseling program. Plus, it helps beautify your hallways and educate other students as they pass by.

Just download the PDF (below) and you're good to go!
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8 Comments
Tanya
11/2/2012 02:30:50 pm

Oh that is adorable and what kid wouldn't love to snack on a cupcake during the reading & activity?! While I haven't read "Cupcake", it sounds a lot like the book, "Spoon"; realizing that we all have our own unique talents & purpose.

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Marissa Rex link
11/6/2012 05:10:17 am

Thanks, Tanya! It's an adorable book and the kids LOVE it!

I have also read Spoon, which is another great one for kids. I am kind of a book hoarder, though...

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7/2/2013 09:05:10 pm

Great pictures of different cupcakes. It was a mind blowing one and you have beautifully portrayed in this post. Cup cakes are one of favorite bakery foods and I cannot resist the temptation to eat when I saw it. Thanks for a post that was a treat for the cup cake lovers.

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Marissa Rex link
7/5/2013 03:17:41 am

Thanks!

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Denise Tamez link
10/14/2015 08:39:11 am

Thank you so much for the cute handouts! I'm using this book with small groups. Always happy to find something I haven't used!

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Marissa Rex link
7/5/2016 12:14:41 pm

Glad you liked it! It's one of my faves. :)

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Michelle
6/1/2017 11:07:29 am

do you have a list of dicussion questions for this activity ?

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Marissa Rex link
6/29/2017 05:58:53 pm

No, I don't. I tend to "go with the flow" when it comes to my discussions because every class interprets a book or a lesson a little differently. Plus, each class tends to need slightly different areas of focus.

The big ones to hit with this book would be the idea of self-worth (i.e. Are you REALLY "worse" if you don't look like everyone else or don't get picked to be on a team?) and the power of friendship (being a friend when someone is lonely).

If you come u with some good ones, I'd love to see! :)

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