Valentine's and Mother's Day Cupcake Shop

Make math sweet this Valentine’s Day with the Cupcake Shop Pretend Play Activity! This engaging resource combines simple addition and subtraction with creative pretend play, perfect for elementary students. Kids will love "buying" cupcake toppings, decorating their cupcakes, and solving fun math problems—all while building their math skills in a festive, hands-on way.

What’s Included?

• Cupcake Bases: Fun, printable designs for students to cut and decorate.
• Topping Menu: Valentine-themed toppings with colorful illustrations and price tags.
• Addition & Subtraction Worksheets: Simple math problems to calculate costs and practice giving change.
• Creative Activity Page: A space to display their decorated cupcakes!

How to Use This Product:

• Print and Prep: Print the cupcake bases, topping menu, and worksheets. Cut out the toppings for students to use.
• Set the Scene: Introduce the activity by turning your classroom into a pretend cupcake shop.
• Choose & Decorate: Students select a cupcake base, “buy” toppings using the provided prices, and glue them onto their cupcake.
• Solve the Math: Use the addition and subtraction worksheets to calculate the total cost of their cupcake and determine how much change they would get.
• Showcase Creations: Have students display their finished cupcakes and share their calculations.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Interactive Learning: Combines math with creativity and fine motor skills.
• Festive Fun: Perfect for Valentine’s Day classroom celebrations or math centers.
• Ready to Use: Easy to print and set up for instant engagement.

Perfect For:

• Valentine’s Day Math Centers
• Hands-On Learning Activities
• Early Finishers and Enrichment
• Homeschool Math Practice