Yesterday we were working with measurements again. This time we focussed on volume. To help my daughter better understand cups, tablespoons and teaspoons, etc... we have dedicated one day a week as baking day. Yesterday we made toffee bars. To help my daughter remember the difference between each type of volume measurement I decided to include a little worksheet, then Aiyana could measure out the ingredients using cups, tsp and tbsp while also checking off what she used. This is a great way to help her retain information. Not all children learn this way but for her it works great.
I started with this worksheet that I created.
It's working out well. The information is starting to stick so that makes me happy :-) Plus, she thinks baking is fun.
I started with this worksheet that I created.
I added several measuring cups and several of the same measuring spoons because recipes always call for different ingredients of various measurements. So... as we made our toffee bars Aiyana would measure everything out and then mark off the exact measurement on the worksheet.
That's exactly the kind of learning I'm talking about! Kids learn better when it's fun! :)
Oh, and the LEGO blocks should be there by Saturday, I think the estimate was.
Thank you T! The legos will be a great way to learn fractions.
Is it sticking better because you're making toffee bars? ;)
If I had learned math by making yummy foods, I probably would've aced it.
Hey Monica... yes! She definitely picks up math much faster when it is hands on.
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