- Counted the number of ingredients needed for the recipe
- Measured the amount of flour, sugar, and butter using measuring cups and spoons
- Divided the dough into equal-sized portions
- Counted the number of cookies on the baking sheet
- Identified and counted different shapes of cookies (e.g., round, square)
- Estimated the baking time based on the recipe instructions
- Practiced basic addition and subtraction by adjusting the recipe measurements
For continued development, you can:
- Introduce more complex recipes that involve fractions and measurements in different units (e.g., ounces, grams)
- Encourage the child to create their own recipes and calculate ingredient quantities based on the number of servings
- Play math games while baking, such as asking the child to double or halve the recipe measurements
- Explore the concept of ratios by discussing the proportions of different ingredients in a recipe