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In our nurseries, food is a priority and an important educational base. In addition to having opted for organic food for preparing meals, we organize cooking workshops every year. Prepare your child to become a real budding little chef!
Why organize a cooking workshop for children?
The discovery of taste and products
From an early age, babies and children discover the products they consume, as well as new flavors day after day. Allowing them to participate in a cooking workshop is a wonderful way to familiarize them with the foods that make up the cookbook. They discover and learn seasonal fruits and vegetables, and will develop their sense of taste at the same time.
Daycare cooking workshops are activities that allow children to explore a variety of colors, shapes, and flavors. By touching, smelling and tasting different foods, children enrich their sensory experience. This learning is crucial for developing a healthy and varied diet from an early age.
The main objective: to have fun as a team, to acquire new social and motor skills, and to act like adults, for a moment!
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The child gains autonomy and learns
Ingredient after ingredient, the child participates in cooking workshops and learns to use certain utensils. Toddlers become familiar with the kitchen equipment, put on their apron, listen to the instructions, put everything they need in place, put their little hands to work and gain independence by making their recipe. The workshop adapts to their age and little ones learn to cook through fun culinary games.
Cooking workshops in nurseries are an excellent way to strengthen and develop children's autonomy. Each task, like mixing ingredients or cracking eggs, is an opportunity for them to develop their dexterity and self-confidence.
The development of creativity
These workshops are an opportunity to offer activities that help develop children's creativity. For example, they can paint designs with sauces or create shapes with cookie cutters. These artistic activities are not only fun, but they also help develop fine motor skills and self-esteem.
Nursery cooking workshops are designed to encourage children to give free rein to their imagination. They can experiment with different colors and shapes, creating unique dishes. By making their own recipes and dishes, children use their creativity and sense of taste. Smells and flavors are the queens of the activity and the little cooking class teaches them to choose. Choosing an ingredient, choosing a condiment, choosing one utensil over another, your child learns to be creative.
These workshops are often themed, which allows children to explore new nursery rhymes and stories around cooking. They learn to associate food preparation with cultural and artistic elements, enriching their experience and understanding of the world around them.
Organic and eco-responsible dishes
The culinary workshop also helps raise children's awareness of the environmental cause. Moreover, the workshops often include visits to our educational gardens, where children can see fruits and vegetables growing and even participate in their harvest. Children learn healthy and sustainable cooking
This helps them understand the cycle of nature and the importance of preserving our environment. They are also encouraged to replicate these practices at home, by helping to plant a garden or participating in composting or sorting projects.
A global approach to children's development
Daycare workshops are an essential component of the educational program at KidsCare. They provide opportunities for children to explore diverse areas, such as cooking, art, music and nature. Each workshop is designed to stimulate children's awareness and allow them to develop a variety of skills.
Cooking workshops in nurseries also have a significant impact on children's daily lives. By learning to prepare meals, children gain independence and confidence, and develop skills for their future lives.
These workshops are also an excellent way to promote sensory and cognitive awakening in children. By manipulating ingredients, observing the chemical and physical transformations of foods, and tasting varied flavors, children develop their scientific skills and natural curiosity.
Parent-child workshops: strengthening family ties
Parent-child workshops are a unique opportunity for families to share moments of complicity. These workshops allow parents to truly participate in their children's activities, creating treasured memories. They are also a great way for parents to observe and understand their child's development in an educational setting. For example, parents and children can bake simple pastries together, which helps strengthen cooperation and communication.
These moments of parent-child sharing are precious for the emotional development of children. They allow parents to be directly involved in their children's learning, while having a special time!
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Outdoor activities: discovering the natural world
Outdoor activities are an important part of the programs at KidsCare. Children are encouraged to explore nature and understand the importance of the environment. These activities allow them to develop an interest in nature and strengthen their sense of observation.
These outdoor activities offer an ideal setting for the physical and mental development of children!
Fun and creative activities: encouraging imagination
We also offer fun and creative activities. Children can participate in painting sessions, salt dough sculpture, and other artistic projects. Using a variety of materials like paper, paint, and playdough, children can create unique works of art. These projects allow them to understand the concepts of shapes, colors, and composition. This allows them to express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills.
Cooking workshops in crèches are much more than just a fun activity. By integrating cooking activities into their daily routine, children learn the importance of patience, precision, and cleanliness. In addition, they develop their autonomy, their creativity, and their environmental awareness. They learn valuable skills that will benefit them throughout their lives!
At KidsCare, we are committed to ensuring that every child enjoys these moments of learning and discovery in a safe and stimulating environment. By working closely with parents, we provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for children and their families.
To go further
You can follow the culinary exploits of your little budding chefs from home through the application Kidizz. You will find photos of your little wolves preparing their 3 chocolate cake, their fruit cake or even their seasonal organic vegetable quiche.
Sweet or savory, it is possible to find the recipe cards used in our daycare cooking workshops, so that you can reproduce them at home. These cards include detailed instructions, safety tips, and variation ideas to make each recipe unique.
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