Life Skills Day / Make Your Own Lunch
Make Your Own Lunch
Children plan and prepare their own sandwich and snack, building independence in the kitchen.
How to run it
- Wash hands and set out bread, fillings and fruit.
- Have children plan their lunch.
- Spread and assemble with child-safe knives.
- Pack and enjoy.
You will need
- bread
- fillings
- fruit
- plates
- butter knives
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use pre-cut fillings; older children can plan a balanced menu.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children make healthy choices and build independence.
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