EDUCATION
IN NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY, EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL
AND FEEDING FORT WAYNE KIDS AND SHOP COOK & EAT CLASSES ARE THE HEART OF EDUCATION AT OUT OF A JAM
Who We Are
Feeding Fort Wayne Kids is more than just a class—it’s about educating and inspiring children to make healthy choices for life. Through our hands on learning in recipes and skills practice we empower kids to:
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UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF NUTRITION THROUGH HOW FOOD FUELS THEIR BODIES
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MAKE INFORMED FOOD CHOICES THROUGH TRYING HEALTHY RECIPES
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BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THE KITCHEN WITH SAFE AND PRACTICAL COOKING SKILLS
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What We Teach
Our hands-on approach creates lifelong healthy habits by exposing kids
to nutritious foods in a fun and engaging way.
NUTRITION
Each class includes elements of educating students on the building blocks of nutrition by teaching kids what makes food nourishing
SKILLS
We equip students to cook safely in the kitchen through teaching them how to measure, read recipes and using equipment safely.
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HABITS
Through new recipes and techniques, we inspire creativity in the kitchen so that students will cultivate healthy habits for the rest of their lives.
THE CLASSES
Our Feeding Fort Wayne Kids program is designed around three intentional levels of learning: FOUNDATION, EXPLORATION, and PREPARATION. Each stage is tailored to the students unique needs, abilities, and curiosities of different age groups, helping kids grow confident in the kitchen and mindful at the table.
