Liz Freeman has been successfully running after-school cookery clubs for the past 11 years, initially as a teaching assistant, and since as a qualified primary teacher.
Unfortunately, as much as I have absolutely loved running these classes, for the time being, I have decided to put a hold on resuming the after school clubs. Instead I will be focusing my time on being with my family, running parties, school workshops and private events.
Holiday clubs/workshops will still happen though so keep an eye out for emails and updates on these!
NEW RECIPES – with a couple of favourites mixed in!
The aim is to give children a chance to discover food in a new way, to let them explore and experiment with food in a fun and safe environment.
Children will learn and practice:
- How to follow recipes
- Safe knife skills for cutting/preparing a range of ingredients
- The basic principles behind making pastry, pizza and pasta
- How to make simple base sauces which they will then be able to adapt as their cooking knowledge grows.
Ingredients, aprons and all equipment will be provided each week. For the first week, containers will be given to the children to bring their food creations home in but for the following sessions we ask that either they wash and re-use the container from the first week or that they bring another suitable container from home.
All children will receive a copy of the recipes each week to take home. These will be laminated so that they can be wiped clean in order to last.
Cookery is a great way for children to:
1. Enrich their maths skills;
2. Expand their oral vocabulary;
3. Learn scientific concepts;
4. Boost reading skills;
5. Gain life skills;
6. Develop fine motor skills;
AND promote social skills!