The Cupcake Who Wanted to Be a Pie — A Story About Being Who God Made You to Be Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Lesson Title:

The Cupcake Who Wanted to Be a Pie — A Story About Being Who God Made You to Be

Bible Theme:

God made each of us special — and we don't need to be anyone else!

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"I am wonderfully made." — Psalm 139:14

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"God made me special!"

Story: "The Cupcake Who Wanted to Be a Pie — A Story About Being Who God Made You to Be"

Once upon a time, in a cozy little bakery, there was a cute little cupcake named Cuppy.

Cuppy had bright colorful sprinkles and swirly frosting, but sometimes Cuppy didn’t feel very special.
"I wish I were a pie," Cuppy sighed.
"Pies are so big! Pies are so fancy! Everyone talks about pies."

Cuppy looked over at the big blueberry pie and the fancy chocolate pie sitting on the shelf.
"They’re so cool. I wish I could be like them," Cuppy thought.

Just then, Grandma Baker, who made all the sweet treats, came over and smiled warmly.
"Why so sad, little cupcake?" she asked.

"I wish I were a pie like them," said Cuppy.

Grandma Baker knelt down and said,
"But I made you to be a cupcake — with fun sprinkles and sweet frosting! You are just right the way you are."

"But what if pies are better than cupcakes?" Cuppy asked.

Grandma Baker chuckled kindly and said,
"Cupcakes and pies are both wonderful. But they are different — and that’s how I made them to be. Just like God made you special and different from anyone else."

Cuppy listened quietly.

Then, as Cuppy looked around, she saw all the other cupcakes, cookies, and pies — each one looking different and unique.
Suddenly, Cuppy smiled and said,
"God made me to be me! I don’t have to be a pie — I can be happy being a cupcake!"

From that day on, Cuppy sat proudly on the shelf, knowing God made her special, with bright sprinkles and all — and that was enough.

Activity: "Cupcake or Pie?" Game

How to Play:

Show pictures of cupcakes and pies.
Ask kids to say "Cupcake!" or "Pie!" when they see each one.
After each round, remind them:
"Cupcakes and pies are both good — just like God made us all different and special!"

Craft: "Cuppy the Cupcake Craft"

Supplies:

Cupcake cutout or coloring page.
Crayons, markers, or colored paper for "sprinkles."
Glue sticks.
Optional: Stickers or tissue paper for decoration.
Space to write: "God made me special!"

Instructions:

Color and decorate the cupcake.
Add sprinkles, decorations, and make it unique.
Write (or help them write): "God made me special!"
Talk about how Cuppy learned to be happy as a cupcake — just like God made her.

Song (To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"):

God made me so very sweet,
Sprinkles, frosting — such a treat!
I don’t have to change to be,
Loved by God who made just me!
God made me so very sweet,
Sprinkles, frosting — such a treat!

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for making me special.
Help me love who I am.
I don’t need to be anyone else.
You made me just right.
I love You, God!
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned from Cuppy the Cupcake that God made each of us special, and we don’t need to be anyone else! Ask your child to show you their cupcake craft and remind them that God made them wonderfully unique!