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Lesson 2: Pumpkin soup

After listening to ‘The best pumpkin soup’ story, pupils re-enact each part of the story using props. They explore the interior and exterior of a pumpkin. Using their senses, they describe the pumpkin’s appearance and texture.

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Learning objectives

To listen to and recall elements from the story ‘The Best Pumpkin Soup.’
To explore a pumpkin and describe it using the five senses.

EYFS outcomes

Communication and language

Learn new vocabulary.
Use new vocabulary throughout the day.
ELG: Speaking: Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary.

Understanding the world

Explore the natural world around them.
ELG: The Natural World: Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants.

Characteristics of effective learning

> Playing and exploring

Classroom resources

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To design a fruit and vegetable soup recipe.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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Sophie Pickles (EYFS),

Design and Technology specialist

Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…

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