Adult-led activities
Bake me a cake
Children love to play with dough and this activity is sure to engage them in lots of mathematical and imaginative learning experiences.
Key learning intentions
To use numbers in a practical context
To develop an understanding of measurement
To use and develop imaginative ideas through play
Adult:child ratio 1:4
Resources
Plain flour water table salt vegetable oil cream of tartar food colouring recipe card for making dough (see below) spices vanilla and peppermint essence jug 4 plastic cups 4 bowls 4 spoons rolling pins biscuit cutters baking trays cake and bun tins (with each space numbered) chocolate boxes and trays paper sweet and bun cases plastic storage boxes and cake tins folded card pens till paper bags Making dough
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