Program Highlights

• Real-world cooking experiences

• Building independence in daily living skills

• Confidence in preparing meals at home

• Collaborative cooking and social interaction

• Practical strategies for meal planning and grocery shoppingCourse Outline

Week 1 – Operation Quesadilla Quest

Build a crispy, cheesy quesadilla while making fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. Participants practice measuring, knife safety, sequencing, and stovetop cooking as they complete their first kitchen mission.

Week 2 – Homemade Pizza Roll Challenge

Roll, fill, slice, and bake homemade pizza rolls while learning dough preparation, measuring, fine motor skills, and oven safety.

Week 3 – Popcorn Seasoning Station

Create fresh popcorn and design a custom seasoning blend using sweet and savory flavors. Participants explore creativity, experimentation, and flexible thinking while inventing their own signature seasoning.

Week 4 – Dessert Showdown

Take on the final boss by baking a giant skillet cookie! Participants practice measuring, mixing, baking, teamwork, and kitchen confidence while celebrating their culinary adventure.

Targeted Skills

• Kitchen safety and hygiene

• Meal planning and organization

• Grocery shopping awareness

• Following recipes and sequencing tasks

• Building independence in meal preparation

• Fine motor coordination (measuring, mixing, pouring)

• Task initiation and completion

• Functional requesting and commenting

• Describing foods and cooking steps

• Self Advocacy and problem-solving