- Counting the number of ingredients needed for the recipe
- Measuring the amount of each ingredient using measuring cups and spoons
- Understanding fractions by dividing the dough into equal parts
- Recognizing and reading numbers on the oven timer to determine baking time
- Practicing addition and subtraction by adjusting the recipe based on the number of cookies desired
For continued development, you can encourage your child to explore more recipes and involve them in measuring and counting ingredients. You can also introduce them to more complex fractions by asking them to divide the dough into different fractions, such as thirds or quarters. Additionally, you can play math games while baking, such as asking your child to calculate the total number of cookies baked by adding the number of cookies on each baking sheet.