Afterschool classes meet for 60 to 90 minutes before or after school. Students learn to self-nourish, and develop an awareness of various foods and recipes, as well as knife and cooking skills. All classes incorporate language arts, math, and science skills. Each student designs and makes a cookbook including all recipes. Choose from these curricula, FoodLab, or Nancy will develop a new curriculum to fit specific needs.
I’m very impressed by all the elements you are able to pack into the lesson without it seeming at all overwhelming: the review, the actual cooking skills, the creativity of coming up with their own dishes, the chance to present their creations, the opportunity to learn about and share thoughts on something else (in last week’s case, the feelings represented in the book), the execution of their jobs, the responsibility for one’s station/implements and the overall following of directions…..all without losing the fun quotient. No wonder the kids love coming! You’ve really created something special so kudos to you!
- T.