- Counted the number of ingredients needed for the recipe
- Measured the amount of each ingredient using measuring cups and spoons
- Followed the recipe's instructions for baking time and temperature
- Divided the dough into equal-sized portions
- Used a timer to keep track of the baking time
- Estimated the number of cookies that can be made based on the amount of dough
- Practiced basic addition and subtraction while adjusting the recipe for different serving sizes
Continued development related to this activity can include:
- Exploring more complex recipes that involve fractions and measurements
- Introducing the concept of ratios and proportions when scaling up or down a recipe
- Using baking as a practical application for learning about percentages and conversions
- Experimenting with different shapes and sizes of cookies to explore geometry concepts
- Creating a budget for buying ingredients and calculating the cost per cookie