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At some point in every parent’s life, they will likely be called upon to provide the class with some sort of snack or treat. Decorating cupcakes at school make the perfect solution for in class snacking. Whether the class is big or small, cupcakes are a quick and easy option that can satisfy a variety of tastes.
Cost
For many parents, cost is certainly one concern when asked to provide an entire classroom full of students with a snack. Cupcakes are an economical option. Whether you buy them from a bakery or make them at home, this is a snack that usually will cost less than many other choices.
Ease
Another reason cupcakes for school are a good choice is because of how easy they are both to transport and to serve. Rather than having to slice a cake, each student can simply choose a cupcake. No plates or forks required!
Variety
Not all students will like the same flavors. Rather than limiting them to just one flavor, if you bring cupcakes to school you can offer the students a variety of flavor choices. Of course, some parents see wisdom in keeping the choices rather limited just to make serving time a bit easier. Others, however, go all out and offer several flavors from which the students can choose.
Health Concerns
In every classroom there is bound to be at least one student with special dietary needs. Whether the student has celiac disease, diabetes or comes from a strictly vegan home, he is likely to often be left out of many treats that involve food.
If you bring cupcakes to school, however, you can include nearly every student, even those with special dietary considerations. Just ask the teacher ahead of time if any students in the class have any such needs. If so, simply order a couple of cupcakes that meet the need, such as being gluten free or made without any animal related products.
This will allow the student to be part of the celebration and enjoy the same snack as the other children.
There are few snacks besides cupcakes that offer such diversity and can be easily made to accommodate a variety of needs.
When you bring cupcakes to school, there are some ways to make it extra special. For example, you could have the cupcakes decorated in the school colors. Another idea is to set up a “decoration bar” where the students can add sprinkles or candies to their already frosted cupcakes. Of course, this will not be appropriate in every situation, but it is one option if time will allow.
You could also talk to the teacher about placing a sticker on the bottom of the wrappers of one or two of the cupcakes. The students who get those cupcakes could win a small prize, such as a puzzle or a game.
Those are just a couple of ways to make bringing cupcakes to school a little bit more memorable and fun, both for you and for the students.
The next time you are asked to bring a snack to school, think cupcakes. They are a quick and easy snack that can be made to suit a variety of tastes and special dietary requirements. On top of that, cupcakes are just a whole lot of fun!
