Baking

Math

• The child learned about measurements by following the recipe which required specific amounts of ingredients.
• They practiced counting and adding while measuring and combining different ingredients.
• The child learned about fractions by dividing the recipe in half or in quarters.
• They practiced basic shapes recognition while cutting out cookies or decorating cakes.

Encourage the child to continue developing their math skills through baking by introducing more complex recipes that involve measurements in different units (e.g. grams, ounces) and fractions. You can also have them calculate ingredient quantities if the recipe needs to be doubled or reduced. Additionally, you can ask them to estimate the number of servings the recipe will yield based on the measurements.

Book Recommendations

• The Baking Book by Jane Bull: This book introduces young readers to the joys of baking with simple recipes and step-by-step instructions.
• Baking Day at Grandma's by Anika Denise: Follow along as a young girl and her grandma spend a day baking delicious treats together.
• The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges: In this twist on a classic tale, the Little Red Hen decides to bake a pizza and learns about the importance of teamwork.