This Design and technology scheme of work video introduces teachers to the progression of juicing and pressing skills taught throughout primary school. It equips them with the knowledge to guide the children, safely using age-appropriate tools to extract juice and flavour from foods. The video explores early crushing techniques using mashers on soft fruits in Reception, juicing citrus fruits in Key stage 1 and garlic pressing in Key stage 2. Teachers receive clear health and safety guidance and are shown how to model each step to help the children build confidence and independence in food preparation.

This teacher video is part of our Cooking and nutrition resources. It simplifies food preparation techniques and tool use, helping teachers feel confident and prepared to support the children in developing crushing, juicing and pressing skills in the lessons and units below.

• Design and technology, Key stage 1, *New* Cooking and nutrition: Smoothies, Lesson 3: Cutting and juicing.
• Design and technology, Key stage 1, *New* Cooking and nutrition: Smoothies, Lesson 5: Making smoothies.
• Design and technology, Key stage 1, *New* Cooking and nutrition: Smoothies.
• Design and technology, Year 5, *New* Cooking and nutrition: Developing a recipe, Lesson 4: Preparing ingredients.
• Design and technology, Year 5, *New* Cooking and nutrition: Developing a recipe.