Last term, Reception were busy learning about autumn and harvest time. We looked at seasonal changes, performed songs at Harvest Festival, and used autumnal natural objects and vegetables in role play, art and maths. Two of the stories we learned were “The Gigantic Turnip” and “Pumpkin Soup”. We were lucky enough to have a visit from a chef in the last week of term, which we really enjoyed. It was great to find out what it’s like to be a chef: what they do at work, the kind of food they create, the clothes they wear, and how they keep safe when cooking. The children asked some brilliant questions, including “What pretty food do you make?” and “What do you like best about being a chef?”. Then, later in the week, we made pumpkin soup by chopping up pumpkins, carrots and onions, and adding seasoning. Our school kitchen staff kindly cooked and blended the soup, ready for us to try. It was delicious!