Making sushi out of clay

Math

• The child learned about shapes and geometry by creating different shapes for the sushi rolls.
• They practiced measuring and estimating the size of the clay pieces needed for each ingredient.
• They explored fractions by dividing the clay into equal parts for the different components of the sushi rolls.
• The child used counting and addition skills to determine the total number of sushi rolls they made.

Encourage the child to further develop their math skills related to making sushi out of clay by introducing them to real-world scenarios. For example, they can explore budgeting by creating a pretend sushi restaurant menu and determining the cost of each type of sushi roll. They can also practice scaling recipes by adjusting the measurements of the clay ingredients to make different-sized sushi rolls.

Book Recommendations

• The Sushi Chef: How to Make Sushi - A Beginner's Guide by Kimiko Barber: This book provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations on making sushi, both with real ingredients and clay.
• Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy by Jiro Ono: This book offers a deeper dive into the art of sushi-making and explores the cultural significance of sushi in Japan.
• The Super Sushi Ramen Express by Michael Booth: A travelogue that takes readers on a culinary journey through Japan, including its sushi traditions and influences.