Functional Skills Cooking- Curry - Theory & Practical Tasks

A fun, engaging and practical cooking workbook designed to help learners develop their Functional Skills in a hands-on, confidence-building way. Perfect for Entry Level or Level 1 learners, SEND groups, alternative provisions, or any setting where cooking is used as a vehicle for building essential life skills.

This workbook guides learners through the theme of Curry, combining reading, comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary, practical cooking steps, and reflective self-assessment, all wrapped into an accessible and visually clear format.

This resource includes

Task 1 – What is a Curry?
A (fill-the-gaps) reading task using key cooking vocabulary to develop spelling, word recognition, and contextual understanding.

Task 2 – A Brief History of Curry
Learners read a short, accessible text before completing comprehension questions, encouraging reading for meaning and memory recall.

Task 3 – Curry Heat Chart
A fun matching and ordering task where learners assign curries based on heat intensity, ideal for discussion and engagement.

Task 4 – Cook Your Own Curry (Practical Task)
A step-by-step guided method with gaps for learners to complete. Supports:

Sequencing
Following instructions
Reading for purpose
Cooking independence

Practical Reflection & Witness Statement. Learners reflect on:

Who did what
Skills used
What went well
What they would change next time
Includes a structured Tutor/Teacher Witness Statement section.

Final Crossword Activity
Reinforces key vocabulary such as spice, chilli, mix, naan, hot, sauce, and more.

Skills Developed:

Reading and comprehension
Vocabulary building
Following multi-step instructions
Teamwork and communication
Practical cooking skills
Self-assessment and reflection
Sequencing and methodical thinking

Perfect For:

Functional Skills Cooking sessions
SEND/Entry Level learners
Life skills and independence programmes
Vocational learning
Small-group or 1:1 sessions
Cover lessons with a practical element

This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available, so please feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.