Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a simple baking recipe.
Materials and Prep
- A picture book about baking
- A blank recipe card
- A pencil or crayon
Activities
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Read the picture book about baking together. Pay attention to the words and pictures that show the ingredients and steps in the baking process.
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After reading, ask your child to think of their favorite baked treat. Write down the name of the treat on the recipe card.
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Together, brainstorm the ingredients needed to make the treat. Write down each ingredient on the recipe card.
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Next, discuss the steps involved in making the treat. Encourage your child to use their imagination and describe each step in simple terms. Write down the steps on the recipe card.
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Read the completed recipe card together, emphasizing each ingredient and step. Help your child sound out any unfamiliar words.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Baking is a fun activity where we make yummy treats to eat."
- "A recipe is like a special set of instructions that tells us what ingredients we need and what steps to follow."
- "When we read a recipe, we can learn about the different ingredients and how to mix them together."
- "Pictures in a recipe can help us understand what to do, even if we don't know all the words."
- "By reading and following a recipe, we can make our favorite treats at home!"