As mentioned in previous posts, the children are interested in the type of food that is eaten at Christmas.  The main focus for our Christmas topic is food, baby Jesus and decorations.  You can find out more about our Christmas plans in our planning books.  These are opposite the sign-in boards in nursery.

The parent focus groups also expressed an interest in more baking activities and the children have been delighted to participate in baking activities.

On Tuesday the children decorated Christmas biscuits. They loved experimenting with the different colours, tastes and textures they could create.

On Wednesday the children had a ‘Christmas Dinner Taster’ for snack.  They tasted roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, Brussel sprouts and gravy.  They spoke about their likes and dislikes as they the tasted different foods.  They were supported to use a fork and knife correctly.  Please feel free to develop this further at home.

 

The afternoon children had the option to make Christmas chocolate as a special treat.  They melted chocolate and use a variety of colours and toppings to make it more interesting.  They enjoyed having sneaky tastes when Mrs Duncan wasn’t looking!  The afternoon children taste tested the Christmas chocolate as a reward for trying new Christmas foods.  (The morning children will do this soon).