Math is More Fun: At the Bakery

Welcome to a delectable and engaging printable activity designed to make learning math, specifically addition, a delightful experience for elementary students. This imaginative journey takes students to an imaginary bakery to explore math and problem-solving skills.

Our goal with this activity is to make math not only accessible but enjoyable. Through fulfilling customer orders for delicious treats, they'll practice addition skills without even realising it. By linking math to something as relatable as working in a neighbourhood bakery, we hope to foster a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.

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Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 8 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Writing and colouring pencils

This activity will allow students to learn about basic addition through role playing as assistants at a bakery selling a selection of baked goods.

It will help your child or student with:

Engagement Through Imagination: The bakery scenario captivates students' imaginations, making math feel less like a chore and more like an exciting adventure. This engagement can lead to increased motivation to learn.
Real-World Application: By applying addition skills to the context of a bakery, students see the practical relevance of math in everyday life. This connection to the real world helps them understand the importance of math skills.
Math Confidence: As students successfully complete bakery orders and solve math problems in a fun setting, they gain confidence in their math abilities. This newfound confidence can have a positive impact on their overall math performance.

Suggested Use with Common Core:
Suitable for 2nd and 3rd graders and and is designed to complement instruction aligned with the following Common Core Common Core Math Standards:

2.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems... (Students will determine the total cost of bakery orders using addition.)
2.NBT.B.5: Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value... (Students will practice addition facts and strategies to calculate the cost of the items.)"

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Note on Standards Alignment: Common Core alignment is suggested. Teachers or educators should always determine if these resources meet their specific curriculum needs and learning objectives.

Let's get baking!