Grades K-2 Kids in the Kitchen Fundraiser

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around planning a Kids in the Kitchen fundraiser event for first graders, where participants share their experiences and ideas for engaging activities, recipes, and tools suitable for young children in a cooking setting.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a teacher, discusses setting up 5-7 cooking stations for a Kids in the Kitchen night and seeks ideas for recipes, door prizes, and appropriate tools for children.
  • Another participant shares their experience of conducting a kids show with three stations, including making ice cream sandwiches and using kid-friendly tools like knives and an egg slicer.
  • Several users mention the idea of making apple berry salsa, using a chopper and pizza cutter, and suggest having adult supervision at each station.
  • One participant suggests creating mini cakes in prep bowls, which can be decorated by the kids after cooking.
  • Another participant expresses interest in a Cold Stone-style show and considers using various tools and recipes, including brownies and drinks, while also seeking pizza ideas for younger children.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific recipes and tools, with no clear consensus on the best approach for the event.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and ideas based on their involvement in similar events, focusing on engaging young children in cooking activities.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for educators, parents, or Pampered Chef consultants looking for inspiration and ideas for organizing cooking events for young children.

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I'm a first grade teacher and our primary team is doing a fundraiser to have some storage made by the HS shop class (DH is the teacher). Set to close in June so this will hopefully give me a boost on sell-a-thon;) .

We are doing a catalog fundraiser along with a Kids in the kitchen night at school. I figured that we could have 5-7 stations set up with different recipes and tools to use at different stations.

We have about 100 kids that will be invited my guess is that between 20-30 will show up. I have a few idea but I'd love to hear from anyone who has had experience at this age level. I need a few ideas on:

1. What recipes would be best for a 20 min rotation

2. I'd like to give one kid door prize and one adult door prize

3. What tools are the best for kids to use, if I don't have them I need to order ASAP!!!

I'm really excited about this and to share my other "job" with my students and colleagues(SP???).
 
tvwalsh72 said:
I'm a first grade teacher and our primary team is doing a fundraiser to have some storage made by the HS shop class (DH is the teacher). Set to close in June so this will hopefully give me a boost on sell-a-thon;) .

We are doing a catalog fundraiser along with a Kids in the kitchen night at school. I figured that we could have 5-7 stations set up with different recipes and tools to use at different stations.

We have about 100 kids that will be invited my guess is that between 20-30 will show up. I have a few idea but I'd love to hear from anyone who has had experience at this age level. I need a few ideas on:

1. What recipes would be best for a 20 min rotation

2. I'd like to give one kid door prize and one adult door prize

3. What tools are the best for kids to use, if I don't have them I need to order ASAP!!!

I'm really excited about this and to share my other "job" with my students and colleagues(SP???).
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Hello~ I have done one kids show and I loved it. We did three stations one with icecream sandwiches using the press . One with PB&J sand with press and seal. And the last one we spun strawberries and cut the green off with kids knives and then used the egg slicer.
I did my normal door prize for adults the did a few kids knives. I gave every kid a cookie cutter and a recipe cor cookies. They all loved walking away with something. Hope that helped if you need more details just ask!
 
Apple berry salsa is good for kids as well. They get to use the chopper, a pizza cutter, cinnamon sugar shaker, etc.

Get an adult to supervise stations- you will need help with that many kids.

The easiest thing to do is an ice cream bar. Let them chop Oreos with the chopper, use the scoops to put ice cream in bowls. You could get ice cream bowls from the Dollar Store and let them take them home as a little gift.

Good luck!
 
If you have access to a microwave and are able to borrow some prep bowls, make some mini cakes in the prep bowls. I heard it only takes about 5 minutes and you can do several at a time. After they cool, let the kids decorate them.
 
THANK Goodnes for Chef Success!
You guys are wonderful!

I have a kids show June 24..so I came here for inspiration!

I'm thinking the Cold Stone show - like yankeeinontario suggested...
I have the ice Cream Sandwich maker...I could 'dust it off' , I've just never been a fan of it, I'd have to practice it at home.

Or I thought about making brownies in the Mini Muffin Pan and Tart Shaper... and letting them use the EAD to pipe cool whip into them...

A lemonade or some other drink with the QSP

Chef Bobby - - what is the recipe for the micro cakes in the prep bowls? Do we use the Coffee and More Mug recipe for the cakes??

Any pizza ideas? My kids are going to be 3-4 yrs old !! (EEEeek!)
I'm afraid Ice cream may melt by the time they all get around to it.

I dont' have the old kids cookbook...need to borrow it for ideas!

Keep the ideas coming!! PLEASE!
:-)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grades K-2 Kids in the Kitchen Fundraiser?

The Grades K-2 Kids in the Kitchen Fundraiser is a program designed to engage young children in cooking and kitchen activities while raising funds for their school or community projects. It encourages kids to learn about healthy eating, cooking skills, and teamwork.

How does the fundraiser work?

Schools or organizations partner with Pampered Chef to host a fundraiser where families can purchase kitchen products. A percentage of the sales goes directly to the school or organization, helping to support various programs and activities for students.

What types of products are available for purchase?

The fundraiser features a variety of Pampered Chef kitchen tools, gadgets, and cookbooks that are kid-friendly and designed to make cooking fun and easy for young chefs. These products are perfect for encouraging kids to get involved in the kitchen.

How can parents get their children involved in the kitchen during the fundraiser?

Parents can encourage their children to participate by selecting age-appropriate recipes from the Pampered Chef materials, shopping for ingredients together, and allowing them to help with cooking tasks. This hands-on experience fosters a love for cooking and healthy eating.

What are the benefits of participating in the Kids in the Kitchen Fundraiser?

Participating in the fundraiser helps schools raise money for essential programs while teaching children valuable life skills. It promotes teamwork, creativity, and healthy eating habits, all while making cooking a fun and enjoyable experience for kids.

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