At Academics Plus, we teach kids practical skills and cater to their unique learning styles to foster independence in the classroom. During sessions, children learn math concepts such as fractions and measurement in a hands-on, multi-sensory way. The best way to supplement what is introduced at Academics Plus is to continue this way of learning at home. Cooking with your child is an interactive way to teach, integrating sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste. It is also a fun, delicious way to practice STEM concepts. You not only receive assistance with a daily task, but your child also learns to apply practical knowledge to build autonomy and achieve mastery.
Cooking involves math, chemistry, engineering, and creative thinking. Practice standard unit conversions with measuring cups and spoons or go metric with a scale. Your child will learn fractions and multiplication when doubling, tripling, or halving a recipe. Cooking, especially baking, requires precision for effective chemical reactions, proportions, and construction. What needs to be done to produce a cake that is fluffy yet moist? Use engineering, physics, and creativity to perfect the recipe. Cooking with your children helps them learn STEM concepts, teamwork and communication, and practical life skills. In addition to cooking, children learn to partake in chores such as cleaning up the kitchen and washing dishes. When you model these behaviors, contributing to daily tasks come more naturally to them. Cook as a family for some fun social time, pass down recipes, or challenge your little chefs to create and execute meals using their newfound independence and joy of home-cooked food.
These life skills aid in social development, which is critical for success in the classroom. Children with life skills grow into adults who are more likely to initiate independent behaviors. Schedule a Learning Checkup at Academics Plus so that our learning specialists can tailor sessions to their individual strengths and challenges. These lessons are designed to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Written by Lauren Ribner