Baked cookies

Math

• The child learned about measuring ingredients by following a recipe.
• They practiced counting and basic addition and subtraction while measuring and adjusting ingredient amounts.
• They learned about fractions by dividing the dough into equal portions.
• The child practiced sequencing and following step-by-step instructions.

For continued development related to baking cookies, encourage the child to explore different cookie recipes and experiment with measuring different ingredients. They can also practice doubling or halving a recipe to reinforce their understanding of fractions. Additionally, you can introduce the concept of time and teach them how to set a timer to ensure the cookies are baked for the correct duration.

Book Recommendations

• The Cookie Fiasco by Dan Santat: This book introduces basic math concepts like counting, addition, and subtraction through a humorous story about four friends who have some cookie problems.
• Grandma's Cookie Jar by Jane K. Manning: In this heartwarming story, a young girl learns about family traditions, counting, and sharing as she helps her grandmother bake cookies.
• The Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt: This classic tale teaches sequencing and problem-solving as a gingerbread man tries to avoid being eaten by various characters.