Making Tomato Soup with 2-3 year olds
“To learn a thing in life and through doing is much more developing, cultivating and strengthening than to learn it merely through the verbal communication of ideas.”
(Froebel, 1885 translated by J. Jarvis)
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Having decided what you want to make...
You need to go shopping...
Carrying the food home takes two because the bag is very heavy.
Children have time to have a good look at what they have bought.
You need a recipe so you know what to do.
Chopping carrots takes real effort and concentration.
The smell of raw onions is strong!
You need to learn to keep your fingers away from the knife.
Having a close look at a clove of garlic
Understanding that the bulb is made of several cloves of garlic
Identifying what is needed next.
Counting the correct number of spoonfuls
Trusting children to do things for themselves
You opened the can, I shall pour it out-working together
Stirring a large amount takes focus
Understanding that the hob is hot and you need an adult to do this
Clearing up your mess is part of the cooking process!
Watching the soup bubble as it heats up
If you can't wait for it to cool down, you can blow on it!
Using technology
Understanding how technology works
Preparing to share your soup
Ready to try!
There's nothing like eating the food you have shopped for and prepared.
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