Inspired by: Mr Wolf and the Three Bears - Week 2

As part of a delightful learning experience, children are invited to consider the importance of kitchen safety and hygiene through the charming narrative of "Mr Wolf and the Three Bears." In this activity, children are encouraged to think like Grandma, who is meticulously preparing for Baby Bear's party with Mr Wolf by her side. The first task is to re-read their own writing to ensure clarity and coherence. The children are then asked to brainstorm and compile a list of rules that might feature on Grandma's Kitchen Rules list, focusing on essential aspects such as safety, cleanliness, and tidiness. This exercise not only instils good kitchen habits but also reinforces the practice of checking one's work for sense and structure.

The kitchen becomes a place of joyful learning as Grandma and Mr Wolf proceed to bake a special birthday cake for Baby Bear. The activity transitions into appreciating the rhythm and sounds of the kitchen environment. Children are encouraged to explore and mimic the various noises, from the humming of the oven to the splashing of water, and to consider the peculiar silence that would envelop life without these sounds. They listen to "The Sound Collector" by Roger McGough to further enrich their understanding of auditory imagery. Finally, the children engage in creating a class version of the poem, celebrating the cacophony of kitchen sounds. Additionally, they delve into language development by using the conjunction 'and' to join words and clauses, creating sentences that capture the bustling and messy fun of baking with Grandma and Mr Wolf.