Baking For Kids
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What’s inside...
Create quality time and fun experiences with your kids by baking together. The book 'Baking for Kids' includes 20 traditional and easy-to-make recipes, tailored to captivate children’s attention with simple steps and short cooking times. Baking not only brings families together but also helps children learn about measurements and boosts their self-esteem as they create something to share. Featured recipes include double chocolate chip cookies, strawberry jam tarts, and fairy cakes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-10
Length
45 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite recipe in the book and why did it stand out to you?
If you could create your own recipe, what ingredients would you use and what would you name it?
How do you feel about working together in the kitchen after reading this book?
What are some important safety rules we should remember when we bake?
Which character in the book did you relate to the most and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Share your own kitchen experiences and childhood baking memories to make the conversation more relatable.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about the book by using open-ended questions that require more than a yes or no answer.
While discussing the book, plan a baking day with your child, choosing a recipe from the book to create together.
Ask your child to draw or describe their imaginary recipe inspired by the book, enhancing their creative thinking.
Praise your child's responses to instill confidence and encourage a deeper engagement with reading and cooking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: The story encourages children to follow recipes step-by-step to successfully bake delicious treats.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of following directions, whether it be in cooking, assembling toys, or completing school assignments.
Example Lesson: Patience and Timing
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to wait for their baked goods to be perfectly cooked before enjoying them.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of patience and understanding that some things require time to reach completion, such as waiting for their turn in games or for paint to dry in art projects.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Experimentation
Explanation: The book shows characters creatively decorating their baked goods and sometimes experimenting with different ingredients.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to express themselves creatively not only in baking or cooking but in all forms of art and problem-solving scenarios.
Example Lesson: Sharing and Cooperation
Explanation: Characters work together in the kitchen and share their baked treats with friends and family.
Real-World Application: This lesson promotes teamwork and sharing in real-life situations like group projects in school or sharing toys during playtime.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The young bakers take responsibility for cleaning up after their baking session.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of cleaning up after themselves, whether it's after a meal, playtime, or crafting projects.