Hands-on Educational Cooking Classes for Children (Unparented)​

Four options to choose from:

For 4-7 year olds on Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
(January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018)

For 8+ year olds on Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm
(January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018)

For 8+ year olds on Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm
(January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018)

For 4-7 year olds on Saturdays 4pm - 6pm
(January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2018)

In a safe, supervised and fun environment, your child will:

• make easy and delicious recipes
• explore a world of smells, colors, flavours and textures
• learn about healthy food choices
• learn about nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.) in a variety of foods
• be encouraged to eat more fruits, vegetables, and other yummy and healthy ingredients
• build important kitchen and fine motor skills such as whisking, pouring, mixing, etc.
• meet and make new friends
• learn about kitchen hygiene and food safety
• learn how to safely use age-appropriate kitchen tools
• become more confident in the kitchen
• practice following directions, language skills and counting
• develop their vocabulary and logical thinking
• have the opportunity to learn about nutrition and food preparation by making easy and delicious recipes. And they will get to enjoy and share what they make with their new friends.

Your child won’t feel like they are learning because they will be more focused on what they are making.

I believe cooking is an important life skill children must have. We teach them how to read, write, do math, tie their shoe laces, be kind, be respectful and many other life skills. Teaching children how to cook not only helps them develop a healthy relationship with food, but also helps them to stay focused, remember the things they learn and keep their moods balanced and happy. Even more importantly, knowing how to cook will help future adults become self-sufficient in the kitchen, avoid fast food. These skills will help them avoid obesity and related chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

What will the children learn and do during EACH cooking class?

Children will be divided into small groups. Your child will work in their small group with other children.

Each group will make the same cooked recipe and the same un-cooked recipe. Two recipes will be made during each class.

The children will learn how to make healthy and delicious recipes free of processed sugar and soy.

We’ll talk about healthy eating and living while playing fun, interactive and educational food-related games and while making a fun food-related craft.

We’ll read a book about healthy foods and healthy living.

One active break (yoga, jumping jacks, running on the spot, etc.).

Your child will have their own apron to use during each class (the aprons need to be returned after each class to be washed).

All food ingredients and water are provided.

The children will be shown how to cut fruits and vegetables, but they will practice at home with you - little hands don’t hold knives in our class.

We will eat and share what we make during each class. If any leftovers, your child will bring them home to share with their family.

Before going home, each child will receive a folder with the recipes we make and educational information sheets on kitchen safety tips, kitchen hygiene, table manners, etc.

Last but not least, we’ll have A LOT of FUN while LEARNING.

Is there homework :)?

Yes there is! But don’t worry, it’s not mandatory. Every week the children will be given a few worksheets that they can complete at home by themselves or with the help of an adult. The worksheets will be age-appropriate, which means that a 4-year old might get different homework than a 7-year old. If completed, I encourage your child to bring the homework back for the next class.

Location: 

Silver Springs Community Association (5720 Silver Ridge Dr NW, Calgary, T3B 5E5) – there is plenty of free parking in front and behind the building, as well as on the street

Time and day:

For 4-7 year olds on Wednesdays 10am - 12pm January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 (total of 4 weekly sessions)

For 8+ year olds on Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 (total of 4 weekly sessions)

For 8+ year olds on Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 (total of 4 weekly sessions)

For 4-7 year olds on Saturdays 4pm - 6pm January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2018 (total of 4 weekly sessions)

Number of children per each class: 

Minimum 4 and maximum 12 (maximum of three 4-year-olds per class)

Children with special needs need to be accompanied by an adult (please email me at [email protected] to discuss how we can accommodate your child). 
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Price: $250.
10% discount if two children sign up together!
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A portion of your child’s cooking class fee will be donated to Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids.