Seaside Snacks - The Complete Series (6 lessons)

This scheme of work is also part of a Topic Bundle. Perfect if you are teaching 'Seasides' as a cross-curricular topic.

During the first lesson in this series your class will make a savoury seaside snack. They will create pinwheels either using bread or pastry. Your class will develop their fine motor skills as they use tools to prepare and create their pinwheel.

In the second lesson of this DT scheme of work your class will make edible boats. After describing the shapes of the boats they can see in photos they will make their own. Your class will have the option of making savoury vegetable boats or sweet fruit boats as they learn about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables.

Your class can show their artistic flair as they make seaside animals and scenes out of a variety of fruits. They will follow instructions to shape the fruit and create their creatures. This lesson is bound to get your class enthusiastic about naming, exploring and eating fruit as they discuss why it is beneficial to eat it.

Decorate cakes with an edible seaside topper in the fourth lesson of this DT food scheme of work. Your class will use a variety of ingredients to create their cake toppers. They will develop their fine motor skills as they use icing sugar to join items together.

Learn about how to stay hydrated in this lesson as you make fruity frozen lollies or drinks. Your class will create healthier alternatives to ice-lollies and soft drinks using a variety of different fruits. They will have the opportunity to add ingredients of their choice and adjust their mixture to best suit their taste.

The final lesson in this DT series challenges your class to create a fun seaside themed picnic. When they are planning their picnic they will be encouraged to think about how they could make their picnic more balanced and healthier.