Class Description

Does your child enjoy cooking—or want to build confidence with simple, practical kitchen skills? This structured, hands-on cooking class introduces students to the fundamentals of cooking through approachable, skill-building recipes that can be adapted for kitchens with or without heating equipment. Each week, students focus on a specific recipe while practicing essential techniques such as measuring, mixing, chopping with child-friendly tools, following step-by-step instructions, and maintaining an organized workspace. Lessons emphasize transferable skills rather than just outcomes, with recipes designed to work as either hot preparations or cold cooking/assembly projects depending on the space. Sample dishes may include couscous or grain salads, hummus, yogurt-based dips, no-bake snacks, simple baked goods, or decorated treats. By the end of the course, students will develop greater independence, confidence, and curiosity in the kitchen, gaining a foundation they can build on with new recipes and flavors. Please note: This class can be adapted for spaces with heating instruments or for no-heat kitchens focused on cold cooking and assembly. Access to tables, basic utensils, and food-safe preparation space is required. A materials fee will be included. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hBY6YBwNw212VdHQSEOcZ2ZJXQrHW2qqI4SQspqvCmY/ed