- Counted and measured the ingredients (Math concept: numbers and measurements)
- Followed step-by-step instructions to mix the ingredients (Math concept: sequencing and following directions)
- Practiced dividing the cookie dough into equal-sized portions (Math concept: division and equal sharing)
- Used a timer to keep track of baking time (Math concept: time and measurement)
- Counted the number of cookies made (Math concept: counting and numbers)
Tips for continued development: Encourage the child to explore more math concepts while baking, such as fractions when doubling or halving the recipe, measuring ingredients using different units (grams, ounces), or calculating the total cost of ingredients. They can also create a math-inspired recipe book, where they estimate and record the time needed to bake each type of cookie or experiment with different shapes and sizes.