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A project on fruit will encourage the children to explore colours, patterns and taste, as well as promoting a healthy diet, says Jean Evans Adult-led activity

Adult-led activity

Fruit salad days

Share Oliver's Fruit Salad, or a similar book, to stimulate children's interest in fruit.

In the story, Oliver compares his mum's tinned pears and bottled juice unfavourably with the fresh fruit that his grandfather grows. Not that Oliver wants to eat any fresh fruit, though. However, he is persuaded to try the real thing after making fruit salad together.

Key learning intentions To listen attentively and respond with enjoyment to a story To investigate and make comparisons between different fruits To respond in different ways to what they see, hear, smell, touch and feel Adult:child ratio 1:4

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