Cooking muffins

Math

• The child learned to count and measure the ingredients needed for the muffins.
• They practiced basic addition and subtraction skills while adjusting the recipe.
• The child learned about fractions when dividing the batter into muffin cups.
• They practiced understanding time and following directions by setting the oven timer.

For continued development, the child can explore more recipes that involve measurements and fractions, such as making pancakes or cookies. They can also practice counting and adding ingredients while helping with meal preparation in the kitchen.

Book Recommendations

• The Muffin Man by Bonnie Prouty Castrey: A delightful story about a man who bakes muffins and delivers them to his friends in the neighborhood.
• Maisy Makes Muffins by Lucy Cousins: Join Maisy the mouse as she bakes muffins with her friends, learning about ingredients and following recipes along the way.
• Math in the Kitchen by Hilary Koll and Steve Mills: This interactive book introduces math concepts through fun cooking activities, including making muffins and measuring ingredients.