Piece of Cake/Kibbles and Coins
From Lyla in the Loop · 2024
24 minPre-KK1st2ndTechnologySocial-Emotional LearningMath
Summary
Piece of Cake: Lyla breaks baking into clear steps so everyone can help — a hands-on look at sequencing. Kibbles and Coins: she figures out the right amount of money to buy a treat for the family dog, combining counting and planning.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Lyla shows that breaking a big task into small steps makes it easier to finish.
- What steps did Lyla follow to bake the cake? Could you skip any of them?
- How did Lyla figure out the right amount of money for Kibbles's treat?
- Think of something you do every day. What are the steps, in order?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: steps, sequence, order, plan.
Try it: Pick one thing you know how to make or do. Write or draw the steps in order — don't skip any!