Cooking

Math

• The child has learned to follow and measure ingredients using simple counting and measurement concepts.
• Understanding fractions through activities like cutting a pizza into equal parts or dividing a cake.
• Recognizing shapes and sizes of different cooking utensils and ingredients.
• Developing an understanding of sequencing and order of steps in a recipe.

Science

• Observing changes in ingredients and their properties during the cooking process, such as how dough changes when mixed and baked.
• Exploring the concepts of heat and temperature through cooking and baking processes.
• Understanding the chemical reactions involved in cooking, such as how yeast causes bread to rise.
• Learning about different food groups, nutrition, and the importance of following a recipe for successful outcomes.

Encourage continued development by involving the child in meal planning, grocery shopping, and decision-making around healthy food choices. Introduce them to more complex recipes and engage them in discussions about the science behind different cooking techniques and ingredients. Additionally, consider creating a mini cookbook with their favorite recipes and letting them practice writing out simple instructions and measurements.

Book Recommendations

• Curious George Makes Pancakes by Margret Rey and H.A. Rey: Join Curious George as he learns to make pancakes and measures out all the ingredients.
• Little Chef: The Cookbook for Preschoolers by Abigail Johnson and Kaitlyn Johnson: A fun, interactive cookbook filled with easy recipes and colorful illustrations for young chefs.
• If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond: A delightful story that introduces children to the joy of making and sharing pancakes.