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- The child learns about the concept of counting as they measure out the ingredients and count the number of cookies they will make.
- They understand the concept of multiplication when they follow the recipe and have to double or halve the ingredients based on the servings needed.
- They explore the concept of arrays when they place the cookie dough onto the baking sheet in rows and columns, understanding how to organize items in a grid-like structure.
- They practice spatial reasoning as they arrange the cookies on the baking sheet, considering the best way to fit them without overlapping.
Encourage continued development by introducing the concept of multiplication through groupings of cookies, for example, if each child has 3 cookies, how many cookies are needed for 4 children? This can be a fun introduction to multiplication as repeated addition.
Book Recommendations
- The Duckling Gets a Cookieâ !?â by Mo Willems: A fun story about a duckling who gets what he wants, a cookie!
- Maisie's Scrapbookâ : Cookies!â by Lucy Cousins: Maisie loves baking and makes all kinds of cookies with her friend, Charley.
- Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factoryâ by Margaret & H.A. Rey: Join Curious George as he explores a world of chocolate and cookies in this fun adventure.
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