Little Chefs Workshop
Introduces toddlers to basic cooking through play.
Description : This course engages preschoolers in simple cooking activities using child-safe tools and interactive, sensory-based projects. Toddlers explore textures, flavors, and basic food preparation techniques in a fun and supportive kitchen environment, fostering healthy eating habits and early culinary curiosity.
Category : LifeSkills
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Kitchen Safety & Introduction *Section 1: Welcome and Orientation* - Lesson 1: Welcome to Little Chefs Workshop - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Welcome to Little Chefs Workshop - Lesson 2: Meet Your Teacher and Explore the Kitchen - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Meet Your Teacher and Explore the Kitchen *Section 2: Understanding Kitchen Areas* - Lesson 1: Discovering the Cooking Zone - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Discovering the Cooking Zone - Lesson 2: Discovering the Eating Zone - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Discovering the Eating Zone *Section 3: Kitchen Tools Safety* - Lesson 1: Identifying Child-Safe Kitchen Tools - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Identifying Child-Safe Kitchen Tools - Lesson 2: Learning What’s Hot and What’s Not - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Learning What’s Hot and What’s Not *Section 4: Basic Hygiene Practices* - Lesson 1: How to Wash Hands Properly - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 How to Wash Hands Properly - Lesson 2: Keeping Surfaces Clean with Fun - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Keeping Surfaces Clean with Fun *Section 5: Safety Through Play* - Lesson 1: Kitchen Safety Movement Game - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Kitchen Safety Movement Game - Lesson 2: Role-Playing Safe Kitchen Behaviors - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Role-Playing Safe Kitchen Behaviors Module 2: Exploring Ingredients *Section 1: Introduction to Fruits and Vegetables* - Lesson 1: Meet the Fruits – Colors and Textures - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Meet the Fruits – Colors and Textures - Lesson 2: Meet the Vegetables – Shapes and Smells - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Meet the Vegetables – Shapes and Smells *Section 2: Grains, Dairy, and Proteins Overview* - Lesson 1: Exploring Grains: Bread and Cereal Basics - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Exploring Grains: Bread and Cereal Basics - Lesson 2: Discovering Dairy: Milk and Cheese for Little Chefs - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Discovering Dairy: Milk and Cheese for Little Chefs *Section 3: Sensory Exploration of Herbs* - Lesson 1: Smelling Gentle Herbs - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Smelling Gentle Herbs - Lesson 2: Tasting a Hint of Basil - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Tasting a Hint of Basil *Section 4: Understanding Food Groups* - Lesson 1: Learning About Food Groups Through a Song - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning About Food Groups Through a Song - Lesson 2: Creating a Food Collage - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Creating a Food Collage *Section 5: Fun With Food Colors* - Lesson 1: Sorting Foods by Color - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Sorting Foods by Color - Lesson 2: Mixing Colors with Natural Ingredients - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Mixing Colors with Natural Ingredients Module 3: Simple Cooking Activities *Section 1: Creating Simple Snacks* - Lesson 1: Making a Fresh Fruit Salad - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Making a Fresh Fruit Salad - Lesson 2: Safe Mixing of Snack Ingredients - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Safe Mixing of Snack Ingredients *Section 2: Fun with No-Bake Baking* - Lesson 1: Decorating Cupcakes Without an Oven - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Decorating Cupcakes Without an Oven - Lesson 2: Simple Cookie Decorating Basics - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Cookie Decorating Basics *Section 3: Making a Yummy Sandwich* - Lesson 1: Recognizing Sandwich Ingredients - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Recognizing Sandwich Ingredients - Lesson 2: Learning How to Layer Flavors - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Learning How to Layer Flavors *Section 4: No-Bake Projects* - Lesson 1: Creating a Delicious Smoothie - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Creating a Delicious Smoothie - Lesson 2: Assembling a Simple Energy Bar - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Assembling a Simple Energy Bar *Section 5: Sensory Cooking Exploration* - Lesson 1: Exploring Textures with Mashed Fruits - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Exploring Textures with Mashed Fruits - Lesson 2: Engaging in a Fun Taste Test - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Engaging in a Fun Taste Test Module 4: Basic Culinary Techniques for Little Chefs *Section 1: Mixing and Stirring Basics* - Lesson 1: Learning How to Mix with a Spoon - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Learning How to Mix with a Spoon - Lesson 2: Stirring in Rhythm and Fun - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Stirring in Rhythm and Fun *Section 2: Rolling and Shaping Fun* - Lesson 1: Introduction to Rolling (Using Child-Safe Tools) - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Introduction to Rolling (Using Child-Safe Tools) - Lesson 2: Shaping Dough for a Pretend Pizza - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Shaping Dough for a Pretend Pizza *Section 3: Pouring and Measuring Essentials* - Lesson 1: Pouring with Measuring Cups - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Pouring with Measuring Cups - Lesson 2: Counting and Learning Simple Measurements - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Counting and Learning Simple Measurements *Section 4: Spreading and Smearing Play* - Lesson 1: Spreading Jam on Bread Safely - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Spreading Jam on Bread Safely - Lesson 2: Discovering Different Textures - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Discovering Different Textures *Section 5: Creating and Decorating Food Art* - Lesson 1: Making Simple Art with Fruit Slices - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Making Simple Art with Fruit Slices - Lesson 2: Decorating Plates with Colorful Veggies - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Decorating Plates with Colorful Veggies Module 5: Clean-Up and Celebratory Meal Presentation *Section 1: Presenting the Meal* - Lesson 1: Arranging Food Nicely on a Plate - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Arranging Food Nicely on a Plate - Lesson 2: Simple Plating of Your Snacks - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simple Plating of Your Snacks *Section 2: Learning Basic Table Manners* - Lesson 1: Recognizing Utensils and Their Uses - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Recognizing Utensils and Their Uses - Lesson 2: Eating Politely and Tidily - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Eating Politely and Tidily *Section 3: Fun with Clean-Up* - Lesson 1: Cleaning Tools and Surfaces Together - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Cleaning Tools and Surfaces Together - Lesson 2: Learning About Recycling and Organizing - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Learning About Recycling and Organizing *Section 4: Recap of Our Kitchen Journey* - Lesson 1: Reviewing Safety, Ingredients, and Techniques - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Reviewing Safety, Ingredients, and Techniques - Lesson 2: Sharing Our Little Chefs Experiences - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sharing Our Little Chefs Experiences *Section 5: Celebration and Certificate Day* - Lesson 1: Awarding the Little Chef Certificate - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Awarding the Little Chef Certificate - Lesson 2: Celebratory Snack Time and Group Photo - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Celebratory Snack Time and Group Photo