Baking

Math

• Understanding fractions by following a recipe and using measurements like cups and teaspoons.
• Counting and grouping ingredients, such as counting eggs and placing them on a table before using them in the recipe.
• Recognizing shapes and patterns in baking tools and cookie cutters.
• Developing an understanding of time by setting a timer and waiting for the baked goods to be ready.

After baking, encourage the child to continue practicing math skills by helping to measure ingredients for other recipes, counting the number of baked items, and identifying shapes and patterns in baked goods.

Book Recommendations

• The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges: A delightful adaptation of a classic story about baking and sharing.
• If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff: A fun and whimsical story related to baking and sharing treats.
• Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban: A charming tale about a little badger learning about food and making choices.