{"id":18111,"date":"2026-02-17T12:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18111"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:40:16","slug":"flipping-fun-on-shrove-tuesday-%f0%9f%a5%9e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18111","title":{"rendered":"Flipping Fun on Shrove Tuesday! \ud83e\udd5e"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The children took turns measuring the flour, cracking the eggs, pouring the milk and mixing the batter. They showed fantastic <strong>metaskills<\/strong> throughout the activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaboration<\/strong> \u2013 working together, taking turns and helping one another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication<\/strong> \u2013 sharing ideas, listening carefully and following instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critical thinking<\/strong> \u2013 predicting what might happen when we mixed the ingredients or cooked the batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creativity<\/strong> \u2013 choosing and designing their own pancake toppings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-management<\/strong> \u2013 demonstrating patience while waiting for their turn and showing care when handling utensils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Making pancakes also gave us the opportunity to explore children\u2019s <strong>rights<\/strong>. We linked our learning to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 12<\/strong> \u2013 the right to express their views and be heard, as children shared their ideas and preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 28<\/strong> \u2013 the right to education, as they learned through hands-on experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 24<\/strong> \u2013 the right to nutritious food, as we discussed healthy choices and balanced toppings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our pancake activity also connected to the <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SDG 2: Zero Hunger<\/strong> \u2013 learning about food, where it comes from and the importance of reducing waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being<\/strong> \u2013 discussing healthy eating and hygiene when preparing food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production<\/strong> \u2013 measuring carefully and not wasting ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the best part of all \u2014 enjoying the pancakes! The children proudly sat down to eat their creations for their playpiece, chatting happily and celebrating their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a joyful, hands-on experience that combined tradition, learning and lots of tasty fun. What a fantastic way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday! \ud83e\udd5e\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17120913\/IMG_3213-rotated.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18088\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17120913\/IMG_3213-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17120913\/IMG_3213-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17120913\/IMG_3213-225x300.jpeg 225w, 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height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18093\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121005\/IMG_3208-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121005\/IMG_3208-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121005\/IMG_3208-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121005\/IMG_3208-rotated.jpeg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121016\/IMG_3207-rotated.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18094\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121016\/IMG_3207-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121016\/IMG_3207-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121016\/IMG_3207-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121016\/IMG_3207-rotated.jpeg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121027\/IMG_3203-rotated.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18095\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121027\/IMG_3203-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121027\/IMG_3203-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121027\/IMG_3203-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121027\/IMG_3203-rotated.jpeg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121037\/IMG_3204-rotated.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18096\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121037\/IMG_3204-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121037\/IMG_3204-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121037\/IMG_3204-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/02\/17121037\/IMG_3204-rotated.jpeg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" 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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 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18111\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Flipping Fun on Shrove Tuesday! \ud83e\udd5e&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15710,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/15710"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18111"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18112,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18111\/revisions\/18112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}