I Can Cook! a Fun & Truly Practical Cooking & Baking Class for Young Chefs
Class experience
All children are eager to be in the kitchen! 🧑🍳 In this safe and simple class we will use basic kitchen implements to create four truly exciting meals. This is a beginner class and absolutely no cooking experience is required. This class has been specifically designed to accommodate the needs and safety concerns of small children. For that reason there are no elements of this class that require any heat; no oven, stove-top, or microwave. The breakfast meal requires a piece of bread that can...
4 units//14 lessons//4 Weeks
Unit 1Let's Have A Picnic!Let's Have A Picnic!4 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Let's Have A Picnic: IntroductionYOU CAN BE A CHEF!Lesson 2Let's Have A Picnic: Tortilla PinwheelsAs A Beginning Chef You Can Make A Really Fun Picnic! TORTILLA PINWHEELS -tortilla, 2-3 slices sandwich meat, 2-3 slices of cheese, choice of spread (mayo, mustard, butter, etc)Lesson 3Let's Have A Picnic: Fruit SaladFRUIT SALAD W/HERBS -1 scant cup each: grapes, mandarin oranges (or cuties), pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), 1 tsp. dried herbs (mint, basil, rosemary or parsley) Adjust for taste if using fresh vs. dried.Lesson 4Let's Have A Picnic: Carrots with Dill DipCARROTS W/DILL DIP – Baby carrots, ½ c sour cream, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt & pepperUnit 2A Hearty Breakfast!A Hearty Breakfast!3 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 5A Hearty Breakfast! IntroductionGETTING READY TO MAKE BREAKFAST!Lesson 6A Hearty Breakfast! Breakfast ParfaitPARFAIT - 1-2 cups Yogurt, ½ c blueberries, 1/3 c granolaLesson 7A Hearty Breakfast! Animal ToastANIMAL TOAST - 1-2 slices of toast, spread of choice (peanut butter, cream cheese, Nutella, etc), ½ banana, ¼ c blueberries, and/or ½ c sliced strawberriesUnit 3Party Time for 2Party Time for 25 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 8Let's Have a Party! IntroductionCHOOSE A THEME FOR YOUR PARTY!Lesson 9Let's Have a Party! Tea SandwichesTEA SANDWICHES – 2-3 slices lunchmeat, 1 -2 slices cheese, mayo and/or mustard, 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp jelly, 4 slices pepperoni, 1 slice mozzarella cheese (or shredded), 5 slices of breadLesson 10Let's Have a Party! Fruit SaladFRUIT SALAD – 1c sliced strawberries, 1 c sliced bananasLesson 11Let's Have a Party! Celebration CookiesCELEBRATION COOKIES – 8 Nilla Wafers (or plain cookie of choice) spreads of choice (Nutella, Peanut butter, Butter, Cream Cheese), sprinkles of choiceLesson 12Let's Have a Party! Party Wrap-Up & DetailsPARTY PRESENTATION AND DETAILS!Unit 4A Crowd-Pleasing Dessert!A Crowd-Pleasing Dessert!2 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 13A Crowd-Pleasing Dessert! IntroductionTHE GRAND FINALE: SHOWING OFF ALL YOU'VE LEARNED!Lesson 14A Crowd-Pleasing Dessert: Strawberry Icebox CakeSTRAWBERRY ICEBOX CAKE – 1lb of strawberries, 1 pkg (3.4oz) French Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix, 2 cups milk, 2 c heavy whipping cream (makes 4 c whipped cream) or 12oz. tub of whipped dessert topping (like Cool Whip), 12 full graham crackers
A kitchen provides a rich learning environment! As we assemble little tea sandwiches, measure yogurt, count berries and layer ingredients, we will be practicing a variety of math skills including shapes, fractions and spatial relationships. Your little chef will become familiar with new terms such as "slice", "spatula", "fold", "whip" and "whisk". They will practice following directions and will be encouraged to pause the video at will in order to develop confidence while moving at their own pace. The print-and-color recipe cards will introduce the concept of following written instructions. Finally, your little learner will experience the joy of sharing their accomplishment with others as they invite family, friends and even fellow-classmates to share each dish with them.
Homework Offered
After completing the meal of the week, each student is encouraged to post a picture or video of the finished product. We especially love photos or videos of everyone enjoying the learner's creation!Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Below is the Master List of all the ingredients and kitchen tools you will need for each week of this class. Please feel free to make dietary substitutions and omissions at will. Week 1 – The Picnic: Tortilla Pinwheels – tortilla, 2-3 slices sandwich meat, 2-3 slices of cheese, choice of spread (mayo, mustard, butter, etc) Fruit Salad w/ Herbs – 1 scant cup each: grapes, mandarin oranges (or cuties), pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), 1 tsp. dried herbs (mint, basil, rosemary or parsley) Adjust for taste if using fresh vs. dried. Carrots w/ Dill Dip – Baby carrots, ½ c sour cream, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt & pepper Tools: cutting board or plate, plastic or table knife, spoon, medium bowl for mixing, 1 c measuring cup, ½ measuring cup, 1 tsp measuring spoon, 1 tbsp measuring spoon Week 2 – A Hearty Breakfast: Parfait - 1-2 cups Yogurt, ½ c blueberries, 1/3 c granola, Animal Toast - 1-2 slices of toast, spread of choice (peanut butter, cream cheese, Nutella, etc), ½ banana, ¼ c blueberries, and/or ½ c sliced strawberries (you can slice these ahead or allow your student to slice them with me in the video). Tools: serving cup for parfait, spoon, plastic knife, 1c, ½ c , 1/3c & ¼ c measuring cups Week 3 – Party Time for 2: Tea sandwiches – 2-3 slices lunchmeat, 1 -2 slices cheese, mayo and/or mustard, 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp jelly, 4 slices pepperoni, 1 slice mozzarella cheese (or shredded), 5 slices of bread Fruit Salad – 1c sliced strawberries, 1 c sliced bananas Celebration Cookies – 8 Nilla Wafers (or plain cookie of choice) spreads of choice (Nutella, Peanut butter, Butter, Cream Cheese), sprinkles of choice Tools: 2 – 3 cookie cutters, plastic knife, small dish for sprinkles, bowl for fruit salad, spoon, 1c measuring cup Week 4 – Crowd-Pleasing Dessert! Strawberry Icebox Cake – 1lb of strawberries, 1 pkg (3.4oz) French Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix, 2 cups milk, 2 c heavy whipping cream (makes 4 c whipped cream) or 12oz. tub of whipped dessert topping (like Cool Whip), 12 full graham crackers Tools: 8x8 or 9x9 dish, medium to large bowl for mixing, whisk, rubber spatula, plastic knife
This class has been specifically designed to accommodate the needs and safety concerns of small children. For that reason there are no elements of this class that require any heat; no oven, stove-top, or microwave. The breakfast meal requires a piece of bread that can be toasted in advance by a parent, or can be left untoasted. Additionally, there are no sharp objects used in this class. All elements can be cut or manipulated with spoons and/or plastic (butter) knives. Parents can also do any slicing of ingredients in advance, if they wish. All bowls, plates and cutlery should be child-safe. Allergy alert: Bread, graham crackers, yogurt, sour cream, berries, bananas, milk and strawberries are used throughout this course. If your learner has a dairy, fruit or gluten allergy, please feel free to use any substitute you wish.
Hello and welcome! My name is Tina Cowell and I'm an experienced teacher and principal with 20 years in the classroom. I enjoy teaching students of all ages: preschoolers, kindergarten students who are just learning to reading, as well as...
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Completed by 25 learners
Ages: 3-7