We saw the opening of the Broadford Bakery last week in Reception's role play area. The children have loved putting on their aprons and hats and cooking up a storm. There has been lots of collaboration as the children worked together to create their favourite recipes. "Lets make strawberry cupcakes" said Daisy to her friends. "Next you need the flour Noah" Nathaniel directed from the recipe card. The children have demonstrated great reciprocity as they've baked, played and tidied up together.
Role play is an important part of child development, as it builds confidence, creativity, communication, physical development and problem solving. Along with being a fun activity, it also allows children to get into character and act out real life roles or fictional performances. It can be purely child-led, and encourages children to take risks and be creative with the role they are playing.
Next week will be reading the Little Red Hen and the children will be working in small groups to bake their own bread.
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