- Counted the number of pancakes made
- Measured ingredients using measuring cups and spoons
- Followed a recipe with specific measurements
- Understood the concept of fractions when measuring ingredients
- Used addition and subtraction to adjust the recipe for more or fewer pancakes
- Divided the pancakes equally among family members
Continued development related to this activity can include:
- Exploring more recipes that involve measuring and fractions
- Introducing the concept of multiplication by doubling or halving the recipe
- Practicing division by dividing the pancakes into different numbers of equal parts
- Using a kitchen scale to measure ingredients by weight
- Creating a pancake-themed math word problem for the child to solve