Make learning engaging by incorporating cupcakes as a reward and motivational tool. For example, tell your class that after you finish a chemistry unit, everyone can celebrate by enjoying cupcakes during a class party. Similarly, reward a class for receiving high grades on a difficult test by bringing cupcakes to school to celebrate. By using cupcakes as an educational motivator, you will help students feel appreciated and eager to keep learning.
Cupcakes can help students explore their creativity. Access this advantage by hosting a cupcake decorating party in which everyone in class develops a unique design for her cupcake. Bring baked cupcakes, colorful frosting and edible candy decorations and encourage your students to decorate their cupcakes before they eat them. This project is ideal as an art class party or for any group of elementary students.
Hosting a bake sale helps give students a sense of purpose and responsibility as they earn funds for an enjoyable reward, such as a field trip or new uniforms for a sports team. Encourage students to bake cupcakes at home and bring them to school, or get permission from the principal to use the school kitchen and bake together. Supervise students closely during the cooking process for safety, and complete your class project by selling the cupcakes you make at a bake sale.
Students often get restless and have trouble retaining information just before the holidays, whether it's winter break, summer vacation, spring break or Thanksgiving that is approaching. This is a good opportunity to introduce cupcakes as a school activity, rewarding your students for their hard work and taking advantage of the festive mood inspired by an impending vacation. Bring cupcakes to class or ask students to bring some, decorated to commemorate the season and the occasion. Enjoy the cupcakes together while you watch a movie or chat about the school year.