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LITTLE BLOOMS
CAREGIVER & TODDLERS
18 months - 3 years
Focus:
• Sensory exploration of ingredients (touching, smelling, simple tasting).
• Easy, hands-on activities like stirring, sprinkling, or tearing leaves.
• Parent or caregiver participation for guidance and bonding.
BLOOMING CHEFS
Upper Elementary
9-11 years old
Focus:
• Developing confidence with intermediate skills (e.g., using a knife, cooking on a stovetop with supervision).
• Exploring meal preparation, like making simple breakfast or lunch dishes.
• Engaging in sustainability discussions (e.g., reducing food waste).
BUDDING CHEFS
PRESCHOOLERS
4-5 years
Focus:
• Sensory exploration of ingredients (touching, smelling, simple tasting).
• Easy, hands-on activities like stirring, sprinkling, or tearing leaves.
• Parent or caregiver participation for guidance and bonding.
KITCHEN INNOVATORS
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
12-18 years
Focus:
• Advanced techniques like baking, sautéing, and meal planning.
• Understanding the connection between food and the environment (e.g., seasonal cooking).
• Creating dishes from scratch and experimenting with flavors.
This structure lets you cater to each group’s skill level and interests, ensuring they stay engaged and safe.
GROWING GOURMETS
EARLY ELEMENTARY
6-8 years old
Focus:
• Building independence in tasks like measuring, chopping with safe tools, and following recipes.
• Understanding nutrition basics (e.g., “Why do we eat colorful foods?”).
• Creative food art projects (e.g., veggie faces or fruit kabobs).