No-Bake Energy Bites

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

Objectives

• Combine multiple ingredients by mixing
• Use hands for food preparation safely
• Understand how ingredients work together

Materials

• Oats
• Nut-free spread or honey
• Mini chocolate chips (optional)
• Mixing bowls and spoons
• Baking sheet

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 mixing, measuring, and following multi-step directions.

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