Making our own snack - Tweenies

Some of the children had been pretending to cut up the fruit and vegetables in the role play, staff extended this by inviting the children to cut up their own snack. 

This activity explored the following 'Characteristics of Effective Learning'.....

Playing and Exploring

•Showing curiosity about objects, events and people

•Using senses

•Seeking challenge

•Showing a ‘can do’ attitude

•Taking a risk, engaging in new experiences, and learning by trial and error

Active Learning

•Maintaining focus on their activity for a period of time

•Not easily distracted

•Persisting with activity when challenges occur

•Showing satisfaction in meeting their own goals

Creating and thinking critically

•Changing strategy as needed