Kids Cooking Class Email: Looking for Guinea Pigs to Test New Show!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant's initiative to create a Kids Cooking Class, sharing experiences and ideas related to the format, engagement strategies, and recipe suggestions. Participants express enthusiasm and share their own experiences with similar classes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their excitement about developing a Kids Cooking Class and emphasizes the importance of having mothers present during the sessions.
  • Another participant mentions their success in booking shows with new hosts, highlighting the positive response to the idea.
  • Several users express interest in the proposed class format and request details about the recipes and activities planned.
  • One participant shares their own experiences with kids' cooking shows, suggesting specific recipes and emphasizing the need for adult supervision.
  • Another participant discusses their upcoming kids' shows and shares a recipe idea that encourages vegetable consumption.
  • One participant recounts the success of their first cooking class, describing the activities and the enjoyment of the children involved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific recipes and formats for the classes, but there is a general enthusiasm for the concept of Kids Cooking Classes and a shared interest in supporting one another's initiatives.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and ideas related to hosting cooking classes for children, focusing on engagement strategies and recipe suggestions without implying any official guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in expanding their offerings with kids' cooking classes or seeking creative ideas for engaging families in cooking activities may find this discussion beneficial.

I'm a new consultant and my son is going back to pre-school tomorrow so I was thinking of offering this type of show, but am slightly intimidated. Anyone who's done this, can you offer tips? Like I would think just one recipe if they are 5 and under, maybe a healthy dessert...keep the moms IN THE ROOM while the kids are 'cooking' so they can see how the kids are helping? Any other tips to make it run smoother? Maybe even have a cap on guests... no more than 10 and no children under 3? Any info would help!
 
I do mine every 3-4 months and charge an upfront fee per child. Usually its $10-$15. The child gets to take home a product too - depends on theme/season. On the 19th I'm doing KITK Back to School. Its $10 per child and they are taking home a Prep Bowl and All Purpose Spreader. I am going to do storytime and then we'll make 2-3 recipes that go along with something in the book. For sure we are making mud in the Prep Bowl (choc pudding with crushed oreos). I have snacks for the parents and cattys and order forms out. They get free shipping for orders placed that day. Its been a hit everytime, and I've had to turn children away because my spots were full. Oh yeah, this time I'm doing one day with workshops at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.
 
that sounds like somethig i could do! lol great ideas jessica
 
Pre-school aged kids I would definitely insist that the parent remains in the room. Advertise it as a Mommy & Me class. Kids that age will need help handling the tools.
 
I usually have PK age kids sign up and I've never had a problem with parents not helping. They are mostly drawn to help their kids - its just instinct.
 
I was thinking of this and charginf $15 with $5 for supplies and a free gift and then $10 off any order in the book for mom's...That way I know I will at least have a $300 show (2 groups with 15 kids each). Let me know what you think! I can't do recipes that require cooking- I was thinking of pre-baking cakes in prep bowls and having the kids decorate.
 
What a great idea! I'll have to start thinking about this for next Mother's Day.
 
set-n-stone said:
"Thinking out loud" I was thinking of doing a "Mother Day Show" for Dad and kids... maybe where the Dad's and Kids can come and learn to make a meal for mom (maybe breakfast in bed). Offer a small item for the child - for a price. Then offer gift cert., and have the catalogs for them to order something for mom. Dad's will be there to learn the meal, and pay for any gifts for mom.... thoughts???
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What a great idea. I love it! I'll have to start planning for Mother's Day 2010.
 
I do mine every 3-4 months and charge an upfront fee per child. Usually its $10-$15. The child gets to take home a product too - depends on theme/season. On the 19th I'm doing KITK Back to School. Its $10 per child and they are taking home a Prep Bowl and All Purpose Spreader. I am going to do storytime and then we'll make 2-3 recipes that go along with something in the book. For sure we are making mud in the Prep Bowl (choc pudding with crushed oreos). I have snacks for the parents and cattys and order forms out. They get free shipping for orders placed that day. Its been a hit everytime, and I've had to turn children away because my spots were full. Oh yeah, this time I'm doing one day with workshops at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.
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How did this turn out for you? And what recipes did you and the kids make?
 
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