Math
- Understanding measurements – They have learned to measure ingredients such as flour, sugar, and butter using measuring cups and spoons.
- Counting and numeracy – They have practiced counting the number of cookies they are making or dividing the cake into equal slices for sharing.
- Shape recognition – They have learned about shapes through cookie cutters and discussions about circle and rectangle cakes.
- Comparing and estimating – They have had opportunities to compare the sizes of ingredients and estimate how many cookies or pieces of cake they can make.
For continued development, encourage the students to conduct simple measurements and counting exercises while baking. You can also incorporate baking-themed counting and shape recognition games to reinforce these concepts. Additionally, introduce the concept of fractions by dividing the cake into halves or quarters.
Book Recommendations
- My Grandmother's Kitchen by Louise Fulton Keats: A heartwarming story about a child baking with their grandmother, emphasizing the joy of cooking and spending time together.
- The Cookie Fiasco by Dan Santat: This fun book introduces math concepts such as counting and sharing through the dilemma of four friends trying to share three cookies.
- The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges and Amy Walrod: A reimagining of the classic tale of the Little Red Hen, this book incorporates math and cooking as the Little Red Hen makes a pizza from scratch.
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