Cashmore Early Years Centre children have been enjoying hands-on growing and cooking experiences with Claudia from The Children’s Kitchen.
The children have enjoyed planting in the garden with Claudia from The Children’s Kitchen. They learned about the process of digging, planting and watering whilst enjoying the sensory experience of getting muddy and smelling the garlic bulbs. These hands-on gardening experiences help children understand where food comes from whilst developing their physical skills and connection with nature.
Because the children did such an amazing job with the planting, the garlic bulbs have already shot up and are thriving! Families may notice them in the planters in the main garden when dropping off or collecting their children, providing a visible reminder of the children’s gardening achievements.
The children at Cashmore also had an exciting opportunity to participate in a cooking session with The Children’s Kitchen on Wednesday afternoon. Children used safety knives to chop up vegetables for their pizzas and salad, developing their fine motor skills and learning about food preparation. Each child made their own pizza by spreading tomato sauce, sprinkling cheese and placing on toppings of their choice. Once they were cooked, the children brought home their pizza and salad to share with their families.
These growing and cooking experiences support children’s understanding of healthy eating, develop practical life skills and create meaningful connections between the nursery and home through sharing food with families.
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