Kitchen Safety Detectives

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Healthy Eating
• Learning area: Cooking & Life Skills
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Identify safe and unsafe behaviours in the kitchen
• Learn proper handwashing technique
• Understand why kitchen safety rules exist

Materials

• Kitchen safety picture cards
• Handwashing poster
• Play kitchen setup
• Red and green sorting circles

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 understanding and practise of kitchen safety rules.

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