Baking

This week, we did our first baking project! We decided to bake cookies in honor of Sholom's Bar mitzvah, since he is Nosson's older brother and a valued member of our community. As eager as they were to get started, the children patiently waited for their turn as the bowl was passed around the table. Each child was able to add in more than one ingredient and carefully measured out each step. Through cooking experiences such as this; the children are learning basic math skills, as well as learning how to apply their knowledge of measuring, one-to-one correspondence, numbers, and counting. 

Cooking also creates opportunity to discuss the senses; How do these unique smells differ from one another? Does the salt taste sweet or bitter? How does the dough feel as we mix it with our hands? As the children are mixing, rolling, and manipulating the dough, they are also developing pride and confidence in their skills and abilities. It is our hope to provide a new and exciting cooking experience each week, to further develop their curiosity and independence.