Math Snowball Treats

The secret ingredient is math

ADDED December 01, 2009

Rice Krispy treats are nothing new, I admit it. But have you ever considered calling them "Math Snowball Treats?"

I am sure you are wondering how I'm somehow going to work math into something called a "Math Snowball Treat." Well, that is what we do here at TIF: we sneak learning into the most unusual places, and a Math Snowball Treat is easy learning once you know the secret.

A whole pan of Rice Krispy Treats is quite dietarily decadent, and -- really -- who needs to make so many unless you are bringing them to a party? So, I like to add some math to the treat by having my kids do some division. Read the recipe with your kids and help them do a bit of dividing, so that you wind up with less to wrap up and store.

Doing this will provide your kids with some wonderful, one-on-one math learning -- and you will wind up with only half as many treats. (But kids, don't despair: some treats are better than none). Once the gooey dessert has cooled but is still pliable, butter up your kids' (thoroughly washed) hands and let them roll a few Rice Krispy Snowballs. I've included a brief photo essay of our Math Snowball Treat adventure.