We had a wonderful time celebrating Shrove Tuesday by making (and eating!) delicious pancakes together. The children were so excited to take part in this special tradition, and the classroom was filled with smiles, teamwork and the lovely smell of pancakes cooking.
First, we talked about why Shrove Tuesday is celebrated and how it is sometimes known as Pancake Day. The children shared their own experiences of having pancakes at home and discussed different toppings they enjoy. This sparked lots of great conversations and helped build connections between home and school.
The children took turns measuring the flour, cracking the eggs, pouring the milk and mixing the batter. They showed fantastic metaskills throughout the activity:
- Collaboration – working together, taking turns and helping one another.
- Communication – sharing ideas, listening carefully and following instructions.
- Critical thinking – predicting what might happen when we mixed the ingredients or cooked the batter.
- Creativity – choosing and designing their own pancake toppings.
- Self-management – demonstrating patience while waiting for their turn and showing care when handling utensils.
Making pancakes also gave us the opportunity to explore children’s rights. We linked our learning to:
- Article 12 – the right to express their views and be heard, as children shared their ideas and preferences.
- Article 28 – the right to education, as they learned through hands-on experiences.
- Article 24 – the right to nutritious food, as we discussed healthy choices and balanced toppings.
Our pancake activity also connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – learning about food, where it comes from and the importance of reducing waste.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – discussing healthy eating and hygiene when preparing food.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – measuring carefully and not wasting ingredients.
Finally, the best part of all — enjoying the pancakes! The children proudly sat down to eat their creations for their playpiece, chatting happily and celebrating their hard work.
It was a joyful, hands-on experience that combined tradition, learning and lots of tasty fun. What a fantastic way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday! 🥞✨
