Nursery World - Let's explore ... Bread and baking

With the right mix of 'ingredients', children will be able to explore their interest in baking and consolidate their learning across the EYFS curriculum, says Judith Stevens.

There are few things that interest children more than themselves and the people close to them - followed closely by things they like to eat and drink! So, it is unsurprising that their role play often includes preparing, buying and eating foods of all sorts, whether it is fruit and vegetables, takeaways or bread and cakes.

There may not be many independent bakeries or bakers on the high street any more, but children's interest in such shops may be fuelled by well- loved rhymes such as 'Five Currant Buns in a Baker's Shop' or 'Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake' and the enjoyment many children get from exploring dough and making 'cakes' and 'biscuits'.

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