Life Skills Cooking Program
Real-life skills through cooking, play, and connection—where every child learns by doing!
Service Description
Ages: 6+ Group Size: Small-group format (6–8 kids), with 2 adults (1 lead, 1 support). One-on-one support available if needed. Accessibility: Open to kids of all abilities and learning styles. We use AAC, visuals, sensory supports, and flexible approaches so everyone can participate. 🌟 Weekly Magic: What Each Session Looks Like We follow a fun, predictable structure each week so kids feel safe, know what to expect, and stay engaged and excited to participate: 1. Welcome & Regulation We begin by showing each participant a visual schedule for the day and letting them enjoy some free play. 2. Shopping Role-Play 🛒 Kids get a shopping list and some play money. ♂️ One teacher becomes the “shopkeeper”. 🥕 Kids shop for ingredients at our pretend market and pay at the cashier, building budgeting and decision-making skills through play! 3. Cooking Time! Each child gets a visual recipe card with clear, easy-to-follow steps. 🍓 We work together to create something yummy and different every week! 4. Clean-Up Time 🧼 Kids learn responsibility by tidying up their cooking space. 📋 Visual clean-up prompts make it simple and supportive. 5. Free Play & Food Set-Up 🧸 While kids play, the teacher sets up the food tasting area. 🥪 Each child gets a plate with their creation, a fun rating sheet, and a take-home bag (if they want to pack up leftovers). 6. Taste Test & Rate the Recipe 🎶 The song plays again—it’s time to come back to the table! 😋 Kids try what they made and rate it using fun visuals (stars, smiley faces, thumbs up). ️ We chat about what we liked, what we’d change, building expressive language and personal preferences. 7. Free Play Before Pick-Up ♂️ Kids can play freely before heading home happy and full! 🍉 Why Parents Love It: Hands-on & meaningful: Kids are doing real things in a fun way. Inclusive: We welcome all learning styles and sensory needs. FUN: Sensory play + cooking + pretend shopping + friends = a blast every week! Practical: They’ll build skills for life without even realizing they’re learning!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Watermelon Sessions main goal is to create positive experience for our students. Whether it’s a class, playdate or outing – we want to see the best outcome and happiness. We understand the unpredictable nature of our students and we are here to accommodate all the needs. However, since our groups are “hand picked” and we do our best to invite students with the same interests and needs, we have to put a lot of care and effort into our scheduling. If you need to cancel, please give us a 48h notice. Between 24 and 48 hours notice you will be charged at a 50% rate. Less than 24 hours notice or no attendance at all, you will be charged the full amount. Verbal or written notice that your child will be attending the class is considered to be an official reservation. Last minute “drop in” is available if we are notified 2 h prior. We appreciate your understanding and compliance.
Contact Details
+16047834077
admin@watermelonsessions.ca