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