Orchard Primary School logo

Lessons In Loaf With Year 3

Year 3 carried out a full-day workshop called ‘Lessons in Loaf’, linked to their topic on the Stone Age. They learned how to make bread from flour. They also discussed how early humans started to transition from a nomadic to agrarian lifestyle during the Stone Age and cultivated crops such as wheat to create flour. During the workshop, the children began by breaking the ears of wheat off the stalks and threshing them in a pillowcase. Then they used a fan to separate the wheat from the chaff – this is called winnowing. Next, the wheat seeds were ground to make whole wheat flour then added to the other ingredients which included salt, yeast, and warm water. The children had…

Year 3 carried out a full-day workshop called ‘Lessons in Loaf’, linked to their topic on the Stone Age. They learned how to make bread from flour. They also discussed how early humans started to transition from a nomadic to agrarian lifestyle during the Stone Age and cultivated crops such as wheat to create flour.
During the workshop, the children began by breaking the ears of wheat off the stalks and threshing them in a pillowcase. Then they used a fan to separate the wheat from the chaff – this is called winnowing. Next, the wheat seeds were ground to make whole wheat flour then added to the other ingredients which included salt, yeast, and warm water.
The children had to work carefully as a team to ensure everything was measured correctly. Then things got messy as all the children helped to mix and knead the dough. After the dough had risen the children got creative, shaping and decorating their individual bread buns ready for the oven.

 

Related posts

  • 26 September 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School 2025

    This week, Orchard celebrated Bring a Significant Male to School Day! Year 5 enjoyed rounding number challenges, Year 1 explored body parts, and every year group took part in exciting…

    26 September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23 September 2025

    Year 3 Explore the Stone Age

    Year 3 Explore the Stone Age

    Year 3 explored Stone Age artefacts in Humanities, discussing their uses and understanding their importance.

    23 September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 22 September 2025

    Play Basketball with Year 6

    Play Basketball with Year 6

    Year 6 worked on their fine motor skills, stretching, and running as they enjoyed warm-ups and activities to prepare for basketball. With the rain keeping them indoors, they cannot wait…

    22 September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 15 July 2025

    Young Writers Winner

    Young Writers Winner

    Our Years 4-6 pupils recently took part in a Young Writers competition, with over 140 entries from our school chosen for publication! We are thrilled that one of our pupils…

    15 July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7 July 2025

    Build Boats with EYFS

    Build Boats with EYFS

    During DT Day, EYFS and their parents enjoyed a fun, hands-on activity, building their own boats! Using corks tied together with string, carefully cut felt sails, and masts to hold…

    7 July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 July 2025

    Sports Day 2025

    Sports Day 2025

    Sports Day last week was a brilliant day of fun and teamwork! The children took part in a baton relay, egg and spoon challenge, bean bag run, sack hop, overs…

    3 July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 June 2025

    Science Fayre 2025

    Science Fayre 2025

    Our Science Fayre was a huge success last term! From making slime to explosive volcano eruptions with baking soda — and so much more.  The room was buzzing with curious…

    3 June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14 May 2025

    Significant Female Day

    Significant Female Day

    EYFS had a lovely time celebrating their significant females! They talked about who is in their families, shared special moments together and created their own family trees.

    14 May 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 May 2025

    Grandparents’ Tea

    Grandparents’ Tea

    Our Grandparents' Tea was a wonderful success! Grandparents enjoyed cakes, sandwiches, word searches and puzzles with their grandchildren and were treated to a fantastic performance from our Orchard Choir. A…

    12 May 2025
    Fabiha Sultana