Making sourdough

Math

• Understanding measurement: The child learned about the importance of precise measurements when making sourdough, especially when it comes to ingredients and timing.
• Practicing fractions: The child had to work with proportions and fractions when following the recipe, such as measuring out half a cup of flour or using a quarter teaspoon of yeast.
• Time and patience: The process of making sourdough involves understanding time intervals for fermentation and rise times, which can help reinforce the concept of time in math.
• Problem-solving: If the child encountered issues with the dough or the fermentation process, they may have used critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and adjust the recipe.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore the mathematical concepts behind sourdough further, such as experimenting with different ratios of ingredients to see how it affects the final product. Additionally, they could create their own recipes and calculate ingredient proportions based on the desired yield.

Book Recommendations

• The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis: A story of a young girl in Afghanistan who becomes the family's breadwinner and her resilience in difficult circumstances.
• Baking with Kids Cookbook by Leah Brooks: This cookbook provides fun and educational baking activities for children, including sourdough recipes and explanations of the science behind them.
• The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz: A delightful novel about a young boy who moves to a small town and becomes determined to open his own doughnut shop, learning entrepreneurship and creativity along the way.