Making Muffins in the Classroom

The muffin making center is a favorite within the classroom.  It incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, and technology all in one.  Students also have the opportunity to independently follow a recipe using standard tools of measurement.  If their muffin turns out a little dry or small, they can modify their recipe.  It is amazing how each and every child has the feeling of accomplishment while eating his or her muffin.  Here is how you can make muffins:

-Betty Crocker Muffin Recipe (The "Just add water" kind)
-Water
-Dixie Cups (The medium sized ones)
-Craft sticks for mixing
-Measuring spoons
-Microwave

Recipe:
-Put 4 Tablespoons of muffin mix in the dixie cup
-Add 3 Half tablespoons of water
-Mix well
-Put in the microwave
-Cook for 45 seconds
-Pop out of the dixie cup to let cool
-Enjoy!

I hope that you can enjoy this recipe as my students do!  Happy cooking!