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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThis is white and this orange\u201d<\/p>\n Then they chopped the vegetables into small chunks, so that we could cook them. \u00a0The children are developing their confidence when using the knife.<\/p>\n \u201cI did it!\u201d<\/p>\n Once the vegetable mix was chopped and washed, we added it to the soup pot with stock cubes and boiling water to cook.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s good\u201d. \u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s hot\u201d. \u201cYummy\u201d. \u00a0\u201cI don\u2019t like it\u201d<\/p>\n This cooking activity allowed the children to develop a healthy relationship with food and be more adventurous by sampling different tastes.<\/p>\n The children were able to feel competent and were proud of their ability to get involved in preparing the soup mix. \u00a0This also benefits the children from a nutrition, growth and development perspective.<\/p>\n The soup making allowed the children to explore their curiosity about the vegetables they were preparing (carrots, parsnips, butternut squash) and ask questions.<\/p>\n UNCRC Article 27 children have the right to food.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As part of celebrating all things autumnal, the children have been experimenting in making soup using seasonal vegetables. During this activity the children were developing their gross motor skills when peeling and chopping the vegetables. Firstly, the children peeled the carrots and parsnips. \u00a0The children are using their problem solving skills when using the peeler. … Continue reading Super Soup<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The children were able to sample the soup at snack time and we discussed the taste, temperature, and texture of the soup. \u00a0Children learn with their senses and during this activity, they were able to enhance their communication, language and social skills.<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a>
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