- Measuring ingredients using measuring cups and spoons
- Understanding fractions by following recipes that require measurements like 1/2 cup or 1/4 teaspoon
- Counting and adding ingredients
- Estimating cooking time by reading the recipe and calculating the total time needed
- Dividing portions equally when serving the cooked dish
For continued development, the child can explore more complex recipes that involve measurements in decimals or fractions with larger denominators. They can also practice converting measurements between different units, such as ounces to grams or cups to milliliters. Additionally, the child can learn about ratios and proportions by experimenting with recipe modifications or scaling up/down the quantities. They can also explore the concept of time management by planning and executing a multi-course meal with different cooking times for each dish.