The Little Autumn Bakery | Invitation to Play
Scoop. Press. Roll. Fill. Share.
Bring the warmth and wonder of autumn into your early years provision with The Little Autumn Bakery, a beautifully illustrated sensory play invitation designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and meaningful hands on learning.
Transform a simple tuff tray or low table into a cosy little autumn bakery where children can explore mixing, scooping, rolling, kneading and decorating through imaginative, open ended play.
Using everyday baking resources, dough, natural materials and seasonal treasures such as cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices and autumn leaves, children can investigate different textures, develop new vocabulary and create their own wonderful bakery experiences.
Whether they're carefully filling cake cases, rolling dough, pretending to bake or simply enjoying the sensory experience, every little action offers an opportunity for discovery.
What's included?
A beautifully illustrated Little Autumn Bakery play invitation
Suggested resources, including affordable everyday materials and natural autumn treasures
Simple, practical setup guidance
Key vocabulary to introduce naturally through play
Observation prompts to help practitioners recognise children's interests
Ideas for extending and adapting the experience through child led exploration
Inspiration for imaginative role play and sensory learning
Learning through play
This invitation supports children's fine motor development as they scoop, pour, press, roll and manipulate different materials.
It also encourages communication and language, imaginative thinking, independence and early mathematical understanding through filling, measuring and comparing quantities.
Children can explore sensory textures, practise coordination and develop confidence as they investigate materials and discover new ways to use familiar tools.
Practitioners are encouraged to set less, notice more and follow the child's lead, allowing learning to emerge naturally through exploration, repetition and play.
Perfect for: Childminders, nurseries, preschools, EYFS settings and home learning.
A lovely addition to autumn provision, harvest themes, sensory kitchens, baking role play and seasonal invitations to play.
Digital Download: Two page printable PDF resource. No physical resources are included.
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Little hands. Big discoveries.