Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and use baking-related vocabulary, follow simple baking instructions, and write a recipe for your favorite baked good.

Materials and Prep

• Ingredients and tools for a simple baking recipe (e.g., measuring cups, mixing bowl, spoon, oven)
• Writing materials (paper and pencil)

Activities

1. Introduce baking vocabulary:

   • Discuss key terms like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, mixing, baking, etc.
   • Ask the student to identify these items in your kitchen or show pictures of them.

2. Follow a simple recipe together:

   • Choose a simple baking recipe (e.g., chocolate chip cookies or banana bread) and read it aloud together.
   • Explain any unfamiliar terms or measurements.
   • Guide the student through the steps of the recipe, allowing them to measure and mix ingredients.
   • Discuss the changes that happen during baking (e.g., dough turning into cookies).

3. Create your own recipe:

   • Encourage the student to think about their favorite baked good.
   • Discuss the ingredients and steps needed to make it.
   • Guide the student in writing their own recipe, using appropriate headings and clear instructions.

Talking Points

• "Baking is a fun way to make delicious treats like cookies, cakes, and bread."
• "When we bake, we use ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs."
• "Mixing is an important step in baking. It helps all the ingredients come together."
• "Baking is different from cooking because it involves using an oven to heat our food."
• "When we bake cookies, the dough changes into solid cookies after being in the oven."
• "Writing a recipe helps us remember how to make our favorite baked goods and share them with others."
• "Recipes have different sections like ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions."
• "It's important to follow the recipe carefully to get the best results."
• "Have fun and be creative when creating your own recipe! You can try new ingredients or make changes to existing recipes."