🥔 Thanksgiving Learning Fun for Kids: Mashed Potato Mixing Lab + Pumpkin Pie Geometry 🥧
A side of science, a slice of math—holiday learning has never been this fun (or delicious).
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Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring a little learning to the table — and not just about gratitude! Cooking together offers natural opportunities for kids to explore math, science, and sensory discovery, all while making the foods we love most.
This month, we’re celebrating two Thanksgiving classics — mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie — and turning them into hands-on kitchen lessons. This is a complete Thanksgiving Activity and Lesson! We’ve included a downloadable PDF worksheet for our Paid Subscribers.
With our Mashed Potato Mixing Lab, kids can experiment with texture, observe real food science, and see how simple ingredients transform. Then, for a sweet finish, Pumpkin Pie Geometry brings math to life through slicing, sharing, and exploring fractions.
These activities are designed for family learning, perfect for a kitchen counter or holiday break project. They combine cooking, curiosity, and connection (and a bit of delicious reward at the end).
Happy Thanksgiving, from our One Potato Family to yours!
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Thanksgiving Kitchen Lab + Math Worksheet
Worksheet includes:
Observation chart for mashed potato textures
Descriptive vocabulary bank (smooth, creamy, sticky, etc.)
Fraction identification exercises with pies
“Slice and Share” fraction word problems
Bonus challenge: draw your own pie showing ½, ¼, and ⅛
