The Early Years and Primay 1 have been learning all about bread – what it is made from and how it is made. There was even a taster session of the bread that the classes made, which proved very successful!

The children saw the basic ingredients of

flour

yeast

salt

sugar

water

and learned how to recognize them.

The children of the Early Years were kindly given a bag of dried wheat by an East Neuk of Fife farmer, Mr Ashworth. The wheat grains were spread out on a tray and they children ‘milled’ the grains by hand to make flour! The children worked very hard because it is difficult to grind the grains. They saw what was inside wheat and discussed their findings. They were proud that their flour wasadded to the ingredients for the bread baked later that day.They learned to follow a bread recipe.

All the children made sure that they followed good hygiene guidelines by washing their hands and making sure long hair was tied back.

We used bread making machines.

The smell of baking bread filled the infant and Eary Years area!

What did the children think?

“We were clever at baking bread” Jackson

“It was good making bread” Owen

“It was for the giant!” Ben

“When Mrs Faulkner showed us the bread I thought yummy!” Calum

“I liked making the bread” Josh

“We were very clever making it” Jenna

“It tasted so good” Nathan

“Thank you for showing us how to make bread” Emma

“It was fun!” Misk

“I shared it with the giant!” Franki

“It was exciting” Zac

“It was healthy” Dale

“The classroom smelled nice” Jack

“Making bread was good” Andrew

“The classroom smelled of bread” Philip

 

The Primay 5s have been discussing the food that we eat.

They have been comparing their own diets with the Eatwell Plate, which is the suggested balance of the main food groups for healthy growth and development. The main food groups are

Fruit and vegetables (33%)

Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta (33%)

Milk and dairy foods (15%)

Meat, fish, eggs and beans (12%)

Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar (7%)

 

The children kept a diary of the foods that they ate over a set period of time – including snacks. They then compared what they had eaten with the Eatwell Plate. It is surprising how many unhealthy snacks we eat!

The results were discussed and groups of children made poster promoting healthy food and the reasons for eating more fruit and vegetables.

The Primary 5’s have made a very convincing argument of why we should eat healthily!

Early Years  Class

The children in the Early Years enjoy healthy snacks on a regular basis.

They are supplied with a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables by Clementine in Broughty Ferry. Some of the produce the children have on a regular basis and some they have tried before. Most of the class are eager to try new fruits and vegetables. 

This term Clementines  has started supplying the Early Years with “Soup in a Bag”.  All the ingredients for the soup are supplied so that the children can help with the preparation of the soup and serve it to the others in the Eary Years. The smell of the cooking soup is wonderful and drifts around the lower corridors making others very envious. The children join together to try the soup they have made. They are encouraged to comment on what they have made and how it tastes.

Clementines and those in the Early Years are keen to share these delicious recipes.

 

Clementine’s Summer Garden Soup

Makes 4 portions

Ingredients

• 1 big or 2 small shallot    
• 1 big or 2 small cloves of garlic
• 1 medium courgette
• 1 round lettuce
• Bunch of chives
• Fresh basil
• 2 veggie stock cubes

You will also need a tablespoon of oil and 800ml of boiling water.

1. Warm the oil in the pot and boil the kettle1. Peel and slice the shallot and garlic, add to the warm oil and gently fry, without browning.
2. Finely slice the courgette and add to the pot. Stirring occasionally, continue to cook until the courgette is soft.
3. Now add the stock cubes and 800ml of boiling water.
4. Wash the lettuce, tear off all the leaves and add to the pot.
5. Snip the chives up, keep a few back for garnish and add the rest to the pot. Simmer gently for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the basil – stalks included – to the pot just before you blend it until smooth.
7. Serve, using the remaining chives to garnish.
8. Enjoy!