Bake and frost cookies

Art

• The child learned about color mixing and blending while creating different colored frostings for the cookies.
• They practiced fine motor skills when using a piping bag to frost the cookies with different designs.
• The activity encouraged creativity as the child had the opportunity to decorate the cookies with various designs and patterns.
• The child learned about symmetry and balance while designing the cookies with frosting to create visually appealing patterns.

For continued development, the child can explore different baking techniques and experiment with various cookie shapes and sizes. They can also learn about the history and cultural significance of different cookie recipes, which can inspire them to create cookies that reflect different traditions and celebrations.

Book Recommendations

• The Cookie Fiasco by Dan Santat: A hilarious and fun picture book about cookies and friendship.
• The Great Cookie Fiasco by Mo Willems: An entertaining story about problem-solving featuring cookies.
• The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems: A delightful book about a duckling who receives an unexpected cookie.