Mixing Bowl of Batter Beside a Six-Cup Muffin Tin

A big mixing bowl full of batter sits in the middle of this baking scene, with a long spoon resting inside. Around it you will find a six-cup muffin tin with empty round wells, a butter knife or spreader lying at an angle, and a group of paper-lined cupcakes. Some cupcakes have swirled frosting piled on top, while others are plain domed tops that have not been frosted yet. The wrappers have simple vertical ridges that are fun to color in. Try coloring the plain cupcakes as different flavors, like chocolate or lemon, and then pick bright frosting colors for the swirled ones. This free printable also works well for a kitchen theme day, since kids can talk through the steps from mixing batter to baking to frosting while they color.