As with any food source, using oats in messy play raises some ethical problems. Should we be wasting a valuable resource, particularly in a time of growing food shortages across the world? Or should we view food as part of a child's world and so something that needs to be explored?
It is important that settings discuss these issues before offering food to play with. Consider also any allergies and dietary requirements that the children may have before letting them handle any food.
Presentation
You can present the oats in a shallow tray on the floor in a variety of
ways:
- dry oats
- dry oats and water
- porridge cooked to a very thin consistency
- porridge cooked to a thick malleable consistency
- warm porridge
- cold porridge taken from the fridge.
There is no need to add utensils or extra items.
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