Following a Simple Recipe

Following recipes teaches sequencing, reading comprehension, and independent meal preparation.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Food Preparation
• Level: Ages 4-6

Objectives

• Learn recipe following
• Develop sequencing
• Build independent cooking

Materials

• Picture recipe card
• All required ingredients and tools

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients and tools. 2. Read entire recipe first. 3. Follow steps in order. 4. Complete each step before moving on. 5. Check off completed steps. 6. Review final product against description.

Educator tip

Use recipes with pictures for each step. Start with no-cook recipes before progressing.

Assessment

Child follows recipe independently with correct result.

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