Colour and Appearance Investigation

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Healthy Eating
• Learning area: Sensory Exploration
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Observe and describe food appearance in detail
• Understand that appearance affects our expectations
• Document observations with drawings

Materials

• Colorful fruits and vegetables
• Magnifying glasses
• Drawing paper and coloured pencils
• Observation checklists

Assessment

Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Teacher observation of student's observation skills and detail in drawings.

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• Recipe Measuring
• Food Sorting and Graphing
• Food Pattern Making
• Sharing Snacks Equally
• Kitchen Timer Maths
• Food Vocabulary Building
• Healthy Eating Story Time