Learning Opportunities at the Local Bakery

If your child has ever asked to help you as you bake a cake, cookies or cupcakes, then a field trip to a local bakery may be a hit. It's a great opportunity to teach your child about professional baking while also getting a peek behind the scenes of a local business.

Find available tutors

Before You Go

Before visiting your local bakery, ask you child what he or she knows about baking. There are a variety of questions you can ask that will get your child thinking about what may be seen during the visit, such as the following:

  • What types of foods do bakeries make?
  • What are your favorite baked goods?
  • What ingredients do bakers use?
  • How are baked goods made?

baking bakery cake field trip

If you have store-bought baked goods in your home, such as bread, have your child study the packaging to see where the items were made. If you primarily bake from scratch, your child can look at common ingredients, such as flour, sugar and eggs, to see where they come from. Your child can then compare the ingredients you use at home to those the bakery uses, in terms of where they come from and what types and sizes of packaging they come in. Finally, as with all field trips to local businesses, be sure to call first and ask if they allow tours for families or groups.

Teaching Moments at the Site

Your experience at a local bakery can vary based on the particular business you're visiting. However, it's common for field trips to include a tour of the kitchen. Your child can learn about how different types of baked goods are prepared, from the mixing of ingredients to the actual baking process. You may also get to witness a pastry chef crafting with frosting or other design work.

baking cookies bakery field trip kitchen cooking

Your child may be permitted to assist in the baking, though it's a good idea to avoid setting this expectation. Health code regulations will likely forbid your child from helping with any products intended for sale. Some bakers may allow your child to work on items that he or she will eventually eat or take home, such as cookies or donuts.

After Your Visit

A visit to the bakery may spark an interest in baking at home, an activity that can be both interactive and educational. Younger children can help stir dry or wet ingredients. They may also be able to add measured ingredients to a mixing bowl. Older children might be able to help crack eggs, measure ingredients or work a hand mixer. Ultimately, your trip to a local bakery can inspire a lifelong appreciation and understanding of fresh baked goods.

Did you find this useful? If so, please let others know!

Other Articles You May Be Interested In

  • More Blog Articles
    How to Teach Your Kids to Use the Internet Responsibly

    A question for parents: would you allow your children to play outside without keeping an eye on them? Many would likely say no. Well, the same mentality should be used when your kids use the Internet; in other words, kids should not be allowed to roam the vast world of the Internet unsupervised and without fully understanding its...

  • More Blog Articles
    How to Talk to Your Kids About Bullying

    If you have a child in elementary, middle or high school, then you've likely heard plenty of stories about bullying. Even if your child is not the target of bullying, he or she could still be affected by it. As a parent, you'll certainly want to make your kids aware of this persistent and growing problem in schools across the...

We Found 7 Tutors You Might Be Interested In

Huntington Learning

  • What Huntington Learning offers:
  • Online and in-center tutoring
  • One on one tutoring
  • Every Huntington tutor is certified and trained extensively on the most effective teaching methods
In-Center and Online

K12

  • What K12 offers:
  • Online tutoring
  • Has a strong and effective partnership with public and private schools
  • AdvancED-accredited corporation meeting the highest standards of educational management
Online Only

Kaplan Kids

  • What Kaplan Kids offers:
  • Online tutoring
  • Customized learning plans
  • Real-Time Progress Reports track your child's progress
Online Only

Kumon

  • What Kumon offers:
  • In-center tutoring
  • Individualized programs for your child
  • Helps your child develop the skills and study habits needed to improve their academic performance
In-Center and Online

Sylvan Learning

  • What Sylvan Learning offers:
  • Online and in-center tutoring
  • Sylvan tutors are certified teachers who provide personalized instruction
  • Regular assessment and progress reports
In-Home, In-Center and Online

Tutor Doctor

  • What Tutor Doctor offers:
  • In-Home tutoring
  • One on one attention by the tutor
  • Develops personlized programs by working with your child's existing homework
In-Home Only

TutorVista

  • What TutorVista offers:
  • Online tutoring
  • Student works one-on-one with a professional tutor
  • Using the virtual whiteboard workspace to share problems, solutions and explanations
Online Only

Our Commitment to You

  • Free Help from Teachers

  • Free Learning Materials

  • Helping Disadvantaged Youth