Year 2 children read the story of Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. We were inspired to make our own pumpkin soup.
The children first looked at the life cycle of a pumpkin.
Instructions for pumpkin soup were taught and features were discussed such as ingredients, utensils and the step by step instructions. The children noticed that instructions were in chronological order, short and clear sentences and started with imperative verbs.
The children made pumpkin soup following oral instructions.
The children then wrote their own instructions.
