Baking with Kids During the Holidays: Fun Ways to Practice Math Skills Ep. 47

Educating Kids & Connecting Families with Christine Furman

Welcome to Episode 47 of "Educating Kids and Connecting Families," where host Christine Furman guides us on seamlessly incorporating educational experiences with kids, especially focusing on kitchen activities. As the holiday season approaches, Christine shares insights on how baking and cooking can be rich educational opportunities that blend fun with learning, particularly about math concepts like measurement and fractions. Beyond enjoying quality family time and creating lasting memories, involving kids in the kitchen becomes a practical classroom that naturally integrates education into everyday life.

In this episode, Christine shares how kitchen activities can be a gateway to teaching children essential skills, from understanding recipes to practicing calculations through measuring ingredients. She discusses the unique educational opportunities that arise when children participate in baking and cooking, highlighting how these experiences can reinforce math skills such as fractions, time man

Quotes from today’s episode:

• "Math is literally all around us... Incorporating these skills of measurement into kitchen activities is a way to combine quality time with learning."
• "By getting into the kitchen and asking questions, you can start preparing kids for the word problems they'll encounter in education."
• "Teaching children oven safety, kitchen cleanliness, and how to adapt recipes opens up vast learning experiences."
• "Our kids feed off of our energy, our feelings, and what we're saying, so it's important to approach time in the kitchen with the right mindset."
• "Everything we do revolves around practicing these skills, which is the best part about teaching through experience."

Takeaways:

• Baking and cooking can significantly enhance children's learning by integrating math, science, and reading into hands-on experiences.
• Kitchen activities offer opportunities to practice measurement skills, understand fractions, and manage time effectively.
• Involving children in everyday tasks, like reading recipes, can boost their confidence and reinforce problem-solving skills.
• The EduPlay Learning Math Program is centered around making math relevant in everyday situations, such as baking and gift wrapping.
• Planning extra time for kitchen activities with kids can help ensure a stress-free, enjoyable, and educational experience.

Explore this enriching episode to discover how incorporating everyday tasks into educational experiences can transform learning for children. Stay tuned for more episodes of "Educating Kids and Connecting Families," where education meets everyday life, offering insightful ways to grow together as a family.

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