Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake. She would gather all of the ingredients she needed and place them on the kitchen countertop.

One day, Lily was feeling impatient because she wanted to start creating her delicious treat as soon as possible. But she knew that measuring each ingredient was important for the recipe to turn out perfect. So she reached for her trusty measuring cup and started to gather her ingredients in the container.

As she measured each ingredient, Lily grew more and more excited about the creation she was making. Finally, after all the ingredients were gathered, she mixed them together and poured the batter into a baking dish.

Lily placed the dish in the oven and set the timer. She couldn’t wait to see the finished product! After what felt like an eternity, the timer finally rang and Lily pulled out her creation – a perfectly baked cake!

Lily was so proud of her work, and she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of patience and precision. From then on, she always made sure to gather all of her ingredients carefully and measure them precisely, resulting in delicious creations every time!

Reflections

1. Why was Lily feeling impatient?
2. What did Lily learn about patience and precision while baking her treat?
3. How did the measuring cup help Lily with her creation?
4. What was the result of Lily's hard work and patience in the kitchen?
5. How did Lily feel about her finished creation?