Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
Original authors and reviewers: Karen Elliott, Karen Nissen, Christine Dewberry, Candance Gabel, Barbara Willenberg
Kids in the Kitchen — Level A is a summer and after-school program for kids ages 6 to 9 years that uses USDA’s MyPlate. It encourages young people to eat healthier meals and snacks as a result of hands-on cooking experiences. Youth participants learn to prepare simple, healthy foods they can make for themselves and their family members. Each lesson includes kid-friendly handouts such as recipes and tips for how to use kitchen equipment safely.
Kids in the Kitchen, Fourth Edition
The Kids in the Kitchen, Fourth Edition curriculum has been reorganized and divided into its three distinct levels. Please refer to the links below for the other two levels of the program.
- Kids in the Kitchen — Level B
10- to 12-year-olds - Kids in the Kitchen — Level C (not available for download or print yet, update in progress)
13- to 15-year-olds
Kids in the Kitchen is a cooperative project with Kansas State University’s Kids a Cookin’ program.
For more information, contact:
- Leslie Speller-Henderson
- Associate Extension Professor; Education Director for Extension Health and Human Sciences
Topics
- Cooking
- Nutrition
- Healthy
- Food
- Choices
- Safety
- Physical activity
Contents
- Level A: Cover
- Level A: Lessons 1-7
- Level A: Appendix A — Recipes
- Level A: Appendix B — Black and White Handouts
- Level A: Appendix C — Color Handouts
Pages
- 298