Ate a cookie / Activity Analysis

Math

• The child can understand the concept of one-to-one correspondence by counting the number of cookies eaten.
• They can practice basic addition by counting how many cookies they ate altogether.
• The child can learn the concept of more and less by comparing the number of cookies they ate with another person.
• They can develop an understanding of fractions by dividing a cookie into halves or quarters and discussing the parts eaten.

Continued development: Encourage the child to explore more math concepts through baking or cooking activities. They can measure ingredients, practice counting and sorting, and learn about shapes and patterns in the process.

Book Recommendations

• The Cookie Fiasco by Mo Willems: This book introduces the concept of fractions in a fun and engaging way through a cookie mishap.
• Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward: This book follows the misadventures of a mischievous cat named Cookie, reinforcing the days of the week and sequencing.
• If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff: This classic book explores cause and effect relationships as a mouse's request for a cookie leads to a series of entertaining events.