Baked bagels

Math

• The child learned about measuring ingredients accurately.
• They practiced adding and subtracting fractions when adjusting the recipe.
• They applied multiplication and division skills to scale the recipe up or down.
• The child practiced counting and calculating elapsed time when following baking instructions.

For continued development in math related to baked bagels, encourage the child to explore more recipes and experiment with different measurements and ratios. They can also practice converting between different units of measurement, such as grams to ounces or cups to milliliters.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Bagel Bake-Off by Amy Axelrod: In this fun and engaging story, a group of friends competes in a bagel baking competition, learning about teamwork, problem-solving, and math along the way.
• Baking Math: Bake Like a Pro by David Glover: This book combines the love for baking with math concepts, providing step-by-step recipes that incorporate measurement, fractions, and conversions.
• The Math Chef: 100+ Edible Activities and Recipes for Kids by Joan D'Amico and Karen Eich Drummond: Although not specifically about bagels, this book offers a wide range of math-related recipes and activities that encourage children to practice math skills while having fun in the kitchen.