PREP Chefs
Every Wednesday at Elementary PREP, you’ll see kids chopping, grating, stirring, and simmering, all to put together something yummy! Cooking is always a favorite activity at PREP, giving the kids the opportunity to try new foods from different cultures, such as African sweet potato cookies, Chinese dim sum, French crepes, or Indian samosas, along with a cultural lesson and craft project. The kids learn cooking techniques and kitchen safety; they practice reading and math skills by using recipes. But more than that, they are learning the invaluable lessons of teamwork, problem solving, patience, and responsibility. They gain self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment when their food is ready and they finally get to taste it. We practice table manners and have group conversations while eating, making each child an important part of the experience. Elementary PREP is lucky to have a group of wonderful volunteer chefs who make our cooking lessons possible each week. They provide not only their cooking skills, but also a genuine sense of caring and interest in our kids. Thank you to all of our volunteers who have spent time and shared their talents with our kids over the years! You don’t have to be a professional chef – if you like to cook and like kids, you can help!
