Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a recipe for baking cookies.

Materials and Prep

• A recipe for baking cookies
• A measuring cup and spoons
• An oven
• An adult to supervise the baking process

Activities

1. Read the recipe together with an adult. Pay attention to the ingredients and the steps involved in baking cookies.

2. Practice measuring ingredients using the measuring cup and spoons. Start with simple measurements like 1 cup of flour or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

3. Follow the steps in the recipe to prepare the dough for the cookies. Mix the ingredients together and shape the dough into small balls.

4. Preheat the oven as instructed in the recipe. Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for the specified amount of time.

5. Once the cookies are baked and cooled, enjoy them as a delicious treat!

First Grade Talking Points

• "Reading a recipe helps us know what ingredients we need and what steps to follow."
• "Measuring ingredients is important to make sure we use the right amounts."
• "Mixing the ingredients together helps create a dough for the cookies."
• "Preheating the oven makes it hot enough to bake the cookies."
• "Baking the cookies in the oven makes them turn golden brown and tasty."
• "After the cookies are baked and cooled, we can enjoy them as a yummy treat!"