PL 6.06Baking and Measuring
The child follows a picture recipe to measure, mix, and bake a simple food (muffins, bread, or cookies) with an adult at the oven.
Presentation
- 1
Invite a small group (2–3 children). Wash hands and put on aprons.
- 2
Lay out the recipe card. Point to the first picture and read it together.
- 3
Scoop flour into the measuring cup with a spoon, then level the top with the back of a butter knife. Leveling the cup is the difficulty isolated here.
- 4
Pour it into the bowl. Point to the next picture and continue, one child measuring each ingredient.
- 5
Crack the egg into a small separate bowl first, then add it to the mix.
- 6
Stir with the wooden spoon until no dry flour is visible.
- 7
Spoon batter into the liners until each is half full. An adult puts the tin in the oven and sets a timer the children can see.
- 8
While it bakes, wash the dishes. When cool, serve the muffins to the class.
Extensions, easiest to hardest
- Measure half and quarter cups
- Double the recipe for the whole class
- Knead and shape bread dough
- An older child reads the recipe card to a younger child
Control of error
The picture recipe: each step has a picture; the result (too dry, too wet) shows if a measurement was wrong.
Ready to move on when the child…
- Measures level cups and spoons
- Follows the picture recipe in order without skipping a step
- Takes part in the cleanup without reminders
Guide note
Only adults use the oven. Check allergies (egg, wheat, dairy) before baking.