10/07/2021
Class lesson:
The baker/chef will come into class and talk about what ingredients need to be added to a batter to bake and teach students a recipe. Then, as a group the class can make a cake together. Have students assist the teacher counting ingredients and make a baked treat. Children can take turns mixing and pouring, and have to follow the directions of the recipe.
Add a book to supplement learning:
Teaches Them To Follow Directions
Nothing teaches you to follow directions quite like a recipe. If you are baking cookies and don’t follow the recipe exactly, you may end up with cookies that get thrown away. When you bake or cook with your children, they will begin to learn the benefits of following directions and how important it can be. Some recipes must be followed for the end results to turn out perfectly.
Helps With Math Skills
Cooking and baking involve a lot of numbers. When you work in the kitchen with your students, you can help them boost their math skills. Have them count the eggs, help you with different measurements, and put the right amount of time on the timer. All of the math and numbers involved in cooking and baking can help them get a better understanding of numbers and will give them a head start when they begin learning fractions!
Boosts Language Development
Cooking and baking can help boost your child’s language development by teaching them new words and what actions go to those words. Recipes also explain each step of the process, which describes what your child will be doing, this can help improve their language development as well. Discuss if the batter is (wet or dry) and why, it’s color and what was added to it to change color. Is it a thin watery batter or a thick batter?
Improves Motor Skills
From stirring and rolling to scooping and squeezing, your child will be using their hands a lot while cooking and baking. This improves their motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Kitchen Skills - what a whisk does? Be careful of hot ovens and wear gloves to protect your hand!
