Baking

 

December 17, 2004

 

http://cainer.com/ericfrancis/dec17.html

 

Hello Eric:

Thank you for your response to the person who was concerned about her stepdaughter's difficulty with fractions -- here's a hint from another mom -- teach them to bake from scratch, they have to learn fractions from the cups, tablespoons etc. -- at least how to add and divide them -- I start cooking with kids before they go to school...at least they will have the knowledge to feed themselves (and others) in the future and they can do simple fractions!

 

Thank you

Sharrie

 

 

Dear Sharrie,

My family encouraged me to cook and bake from an early age, and it worked out well for everyone. Great idea to use it as math preparation, as well as preparation for independence later in life. I am, though, very happy that I chose to be a writer and not go to culinary school. Thanks for your comment.