- Identified and read numbers on the scale
- Measured ingredients using the scale, understanding the concept of weight
- Compared the weights of different ingredients to determine how much of each was needed
- Understood the concept of addition by combining different ingredient weights
- Practiced basic fractions by measuring fractions of a cup
- Learned about unit conversion by switching between grams and ounces on the scale
Continued creative development:
1. Encourage the child to explore baking with different recipes and scales, practicing measuring ingredients and learning more about fractions and addition in the process.
2. Play pretend bakery with toy scales and pretend ingredients, asking the child to measure and combine them to create imaginary cakes and treats.
3. Introduce the idea of estimation by asking the child to guess how much something weighs before measuring it on the scale.
4. Have the child create a recipe card for their sourdough cake, writing down the measurements and steps involved. This helps reinforce their understanding of numbers and measurement.