Adult-led activities.
Waiting at tables
Most children will be familiar with cafes or restaurants of one sort or another, so draw on their experience of eating out with a project on cafes.
Start the project with the delightful story of Mrs Wobble the Waitress by Allan and Janet Ahlberg.
Key learning intentions
To use language to recreate roles and experiences
To use their imagination in creative role-play and stories
Adult:child ratio 1:6.
Resources
* Mrs Wobble the Waitress by Allan and Janet Ahlberg (Young Puffin 'Happy Families' series, 3.99) * black fabric and white shirts * white card * scissors * food magazines * small tables and chairs * vases with plastic or fresh flowers * plastic plates * bowls and cutlery * imitation food *cash register * toy money * note pads * pencils and pens * home area kitchen furniture and appliances such as a cooker * microwave * sink and dresser
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