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