Cooking

Math

• The child learned how to measure ingredients using measuring cups and spoons.
• They practiced counting and adding ingredients together.
• The child learned about fractions when following recipes that require fractions of measurements.
• They practiced dividing and sharing when portioning out servings of the cooked food.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to create their own recipes by experimenting with different ingredient measurements. This will help reinforce their understanding of fractions and addition. Additionally, they can practice their multiplication skills by doubling or halving recipes. Encourage them to keep track of their measurements and calculations in a recipe journal.

Book Recommendations

• Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!) by Deanna F. Cook: This book introduces basic cooking skills and includes easy-to-follow recipes for kids.
• Math in the Kitchen by Lizann Flatt: This book incorporates math concepts into cooking activities, helping kids understand the practical applications of math in their everyday lives.
• The Mystery of the Missing Cooking Pot by Angela Shelf Medearis: This is a fun mystery book where kids solve problems using their cooking skills.