A recipe is a real-world sequence: some steps can happen in any order, while others have to come first.
Preview the whole process
Before starting, tell kids the major stages: mix, bake, cool, decorate, and serve.
Give children one step at a time
Younger kids often do better when the next task is clear rather than hearing ten instructions at once.
Ask what comes next
Let children predict the next stage instead of always telling them.
Use the built-in Tomte Cake sequence
The Tomte Cake adds story, hiding, decorating, and finding to the baking steps, giving kids an even richer beginning-middle-end structure.