Row cooked sausage rolls

Science

• The child learned about heat transfer and how cooking works as they observed the sausage rolls changing from raw to cooked state.
• They gained knowledge about the ingredients used in making sausage rolls and how they change during the cooking process.
• The child learned about food safety as they followed instructions on how to handle the raw sausage rolls and the cooked ones.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore other cooking activities, discussing the science behind each step. This could involve experimenting with different ingredients or cooking methods to see the effects on the final product. Additionally, you can explore the concept of nutrition by discussing the different food groups and how they contribute to a balanced diet.

Book Recommendations

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: Follow the journey of a caterpillar as it eats its way through a variety of foods, culminating in a beautiful transformation.
• Kitchen Disco by Clare Foges: A fun, rhyming book that brings the kitchen to life at night, featuring dancing fruits and vegetables.
• Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly by Carolyn Parkhurst: Join Henry and his little sister Elliebelly as they explore the joys of cooking and baking with their mom.