Winter 2012
January 11–March 21
KIDCOOK.R02 Wednesdays 4–5:30pm
Ages 7–11
Course Code: KIDCOOK
Instructor: Sylvie Berger
1-Term Price: $390
3-Term Discounted Price: $990 (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring)
Location: FIAF, New York
One-day Cook in French Workshops are also available.
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Description
Have fun in the kitchen while learning French! An innovative cooking class
for children designed to inspire, excite,
and encourage love of healthy food.
Feed the curiosity of your growing gourmet!
Participants increase their French vocabulary; learn about
techniques, tools, utensils, and ingredients; pick up basics
of etiquette, nutrition, and kitchen safety; and of course,
enjoy the French specialties created.
This course will offer:
- A feeling of accomplishment that can increase confidence
and self-esteem
- Refinement of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Increased vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
- Social skills including learning how to be a team player,
taking turns, and working together to achieve a goal
- Scientific skills including chemistry, physics, cause
and effect, and predicting outcomes
- A sense of responsibility that comes with following
directions and delegating tasks
- Increased patience and sense of time management
- Familiarity and willingness to try new foods
- Understanding of different cooking techniques and processes
- An outlet for creativity and a chance to have fun in
French!
Instructor Sylvie Berger was raised in Paris where
she received her French pastry degree and worked as a pastry
assistant at La Grande Epicerie. She also worked as a culinary
consultant for Cuisine TV in Paris.
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