Baking cookies

English Language Arts

• The child practiced following written instructions by reading the recipe for baking cookies.
• They learned new vocabulary related to baking such as ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, and baking soda.
• They improved their reading comprehension skills by understanding the steps involved in baking cookies.
• The child developed their writing skills by creating a personalized recipe card for the cookies they baked.

To further enhance the child's English Language Arts skills, encourage them to write a short story or poem inspired by their baking experience. They can describe the smells, tastes, and textures of the cookies, and explore their creativity in writing about their baking adventure. This activity will not only help them practice their writing skills but also spark their imagination.

Book Recommendations

• The Cookie Fiasco by Dan Santat: This picture book follows four friends who have to divide cookies into equal shares, introducing mathematical concepts while engaging young readers.
• The Baking Life of Amelie Day by Vanessa Curtis: In this middle-grade novel, Amelie discovers the joy of baking as she deals with friendship issues and learns to cope with her mother's depression.
• The Great British Bake Off: Children's Cookbook by Mary Berry and Annie Rigg: This cookbook is filled with delicious recipes that children can bake, encouraging them to explore their baking skills and learn new techniques.