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Fruit-topped cupcake
Decorate a cooled cupcake with a soft fruit pattern.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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One fully baked and cooled cupcake, a little ready-to-eat frosting, one ripe strawberry, a spoon and a clean plate
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Wash hands and the strawberry. An adult removes the cupcake wrapper and slices the strawberry into thin, soft pieces.
Adult's role: Handle the knife, check all ingredients for allergies and supervise seated eating. Cut the finished cupcake into manageable bites.
Let's make it happen
- Place the cooled cupcake on the plate and spread a little frosting on top.
- Arrange the thin strawberry pieces in a simple flower or another pattern.
- Ask an adult to cut it into manageable bites, then enjoy while seated.
Make it simpler: Spread a little frosting without adding fruit.
Clean up: Refrigerate unused perishable ingredients promptly and wash the plate and utensils.
For ages 3 and up with an adult. Cupcakes and frosting may contain wheat, milk, egg or other allergens; check labels. Avoid hard or round toppings and supervise eating.