Mommy and Me Cooking Classes

Is your child a fussy eater? Are you sick and tired of chicken nuggets and french fries? Would you like a start a new and fun class with your preschooler and introduce him/her to new and healthy foods? or Do you love to cook with your child but would like to learn new easy recipes.

If yes, yes, yes is your answer - then why not try my new cooking class. I will bring all the recipes, food and equipment necessary to make fun and delicious meals, which you will prepare with your child. The class is designed for upto 10 Moms (or Grandparent), so you will also get to make new friends and get cooking tips and ideas from a professional Chef and eat lunch!

We will plan to make 3 dishes per week, with lots hands activity for your preschooler, such as pizza bugs, Italian wedding soup, apple and pear sauce, carrot cake cupcakes and much more...

Did you know that, aswell as having lots of fun, cooking teaches kids lots of other things -

Math skills: Counting, Fractions, Sorting, Money, Sequencing- what comes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weighing, Measuring, Shapes, Colors, Problem solving-what happens if something goes wrong.
Reading skills: Improving their reading skills, Vocabulary through new words.
Chemistry and Science lessons: Discovering food groups, Making predictions, Experimenting, How food grows, How food changes while cooking, Five senses, Sensory exploration, Smelling and feeling the ingredients while cooking.
Geography lessons: Cultural recipes, Where food grows.

Art lessons: Creating, Creativity-make their own unique recipes
History lessons: Recipes through generations, Family recipes/family history.
Health lessons: How to eat healthy, Food safety, Good nutrition.
Social Skills: Responsibility, Safety and Cleanliness, Working together, Sharing, Building self esteem.
Fine motor skills: Chopping, whisking, kneading, pouring, mixing, cutting and rolling.

So, I hope you'll come and join us on Thursday, January 29 at 11 am at the Church of Good Shepherd, 164 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720. More class details can be found at http://www.letsallcook.com/

Please e-mail me at maxinebussell@aol.com to register.