Making cookies

Art

• The pre-kindergarten student can learn about shapes and colors by cutting cookies into different shapes and decorating them with colorful icing.
• Through making cookies, the child can explore different textures and tactile experiences by mixing and kneading the dough.
• This activity allows the child to express creativity and individuality through decorating the cookies with various toppings and designs.
• The process of making cookies provides the opportunity for the child to develop fine motor skills through stirring, rolling, and using cookie cutters.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to use cookie cutters in different shapes and sizes to create more intricate designs. Additionally, you can introduce new decorating techniques such as using edible paint or food markers to further enhance their creative skills.

Book Recommendations

• The ABCs of Cookies by J. Ingels: This book introduces the alphabet in a fun and interactive way through various cookie designs and shapes.
• Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward: Follow Cookie, the mischievous kitten, as he gets into different predicaments every day of the week, incorporating fun and engaging cookie-themed activities.
• Maisy Makes Gingerbread by Lucy Cousins: Join Maisy and her friends as they bake and decorate gingerbread cookies, learning about teamwork and creativity along the way.