Why is cooking part of our curriculum?
“A Froebelian environment provides a rich array of genuine “real world” experiences which offer exciting opportunities for learning and which engage children’s interests.”
(Tovey, 2017, p.37)
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Cooking can give real joy
It encourages independence
Children are learning through first-hand, real-life experiences
Cooking develops children's physical skills
It is important that children know what they are helping to make
Eating together helps promote a sense of belonging
Cooking enables children to use their senses of smell, taste, touch and sight
Children focus deeply on what they are doing
Children learn the need to count accurately as they measure
You have to concentrate when you use a knife!
Children learn that reading has a purpose
Children become very skilled at using a variety of different tools
Shopping for ingredients links us to the wider community
Helping each other is a vital life skill
Caring for the food we grow helps children understand where food comes from
Companionship in working together
Every child is supported to succeed
Cooking supports well-being and enables children to flourish
Decorating your cake involves fine motor skills
Cooking for Children In Need helps children understand national events
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