All About Cake - a mini unit study (for kids aged 4-9)
All About Cake - a mini unit study (for kids aged 4-9)
Turn a slice of cake into a week of learning! This 43-page printable unit study takes kids on a sweet tour through cake's 4,000-year history. From ancient Egyptian flatbreads to birthday candles today, take a dive into something many people all around the world enjoy as a treat, with poetry, recipes, art, and hands-on activities woven throughout.
Originally created for my own three young kids, this unit study is designed to be used for children of different ages, capabilities and attention spans. Use it as a standalone study, a launchpad for a deeper dive into a fascinating topic, or just a fun rainy-day activity packet.
What's inside:
- 📖 Unit study — the history of cake, the world's oldest known cake (it's over 4,000 years old!), amazing inventions, national cakes from different countries, and more
- ✍️ Poetry — five poems to read aloud together, including classics by Christina Rossetti and Robert Louis Stevenson
- 🎂 Recipes — two recipes (grapefruit loaf cake and pandan madeleines) to bake together
- 🖼️ Art — three cake-themed paintings and photographs for observation and discussion
- 🎨 Activity pages — colouring pages, word searches, acrostic poem practice, and a cake quiz (two versions)
- 📚 Book lists — curated lists of picture books and story books
- 🎁 Bonus — a printable page of sweet wisdom from Julia Child, Harry Truman, and more; and further reading for grown-ups!
Learning areas covered:
Reading | Language Arts | History | Geography | Art | Food Technology
Details:
- Instant digital download (PDF) in a zip file
- 43 pages, full colour
- Designed for ages 4–9, adapt to suit your children's/students' needs
- Includes a parent/teacher's pacing guide
- Print at home or use digitally
This is perfect for:
Homeschool families, teachers, anyone looking for a fun unit study, and anyone who wants an excuse to talk about (and eat!) cake with the kids in their life.
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