When it comes to homeschooling kids with special needs, finding activities that blend sensory play, fine‑motor practice, and real‑world math can feel like hunting for a golden pretzel. Baketivity’s Hot Pretzel Box delivered that gold—and then some.

Why It Works for Special‑Needs Learners

• Sensory richness: The warm steam, the soft dough, and the salty crunch engage tactile and olfactory senses, helping children stay focused and calm.

• Step‑by‑step scaffolding: The kit’s clear, illustrated instructions let us break the process into bite‑size chunks—perfect for learners who thrive on visual cues and predictable routines.

• Math in the kitchen: Measuring water, timing the boil (2 min 30 s), and counting pretzel twists turned everyday cooking into a real‑world math lesson.

Our Experience

We’ve loved every Baketivity box, but the Hot Pretzel kit earned a perfect 10 from the whole family. The only extra note: because it uses a pot of boiling water, a bit more adult oversight was needed.

1. Demo time: I showed my 9‑ and 11‑year‑olds how to safely lower the dough into the pot, using a slotted spoon and a timer.

2. Independent practice: After the demo, each child took turns boiling the pretzels on their own, following the same steps. The confidence boost was immediate—cheering erupted each time a pretzel puffed up perfectly.

The kit supplies everything except the liquid ingredients, it also includes a recipe card with exact measurements. Keep the card handy—you can recreate the pretzel recipe anytime without buying another kit. This makes future baking activities easy and cost‑effective.

Ready to Homeschool in the Kitchen?

Grab the Baketivity Hot Pretzel Box today, and give your homeschoolers a delicious, hands‑on lesson they’ll remember (and want to repeat) again and again.