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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts through fun baking activities.

Materials and Prep

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, etc.)
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven (with adult supervision)
  • Apron and chef's hat
  • Adult supervision and assistance

No prior knowledge required. Just come with a love for baking!

Activities

  • Counting Ingredients: Count the number of eggs, cups of flour, and spoons of sugar as we gather our ingredients.
  • Measuring Fun: Use measuring cups and spoons to measure out the ingredients needed for our recipe.
  • Shape Sorting: Cut out cookie dough into different shapes like circles, squares, and triangles to learn about shapes.
  • Counting Cookies: Count the number of cookies we have made after they come out of the oven.

Talking Points

  • "Let's count together how many eggs we need for our yummy cake. One, two, three eggs!"
  • "Can you help me find the right measuring cup for the flour? Let's see which one says '1 cup'."
  • "Look at this cookie cutter! It's a circle. What other shapes can you find in the kitchen?"
  • "Wow, we made 10 cookies! Let's count them together. One, two, three..."

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