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Chefsville-Kids: Math Chefs (Classroom Program) On Campus 2024

Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Residency, On Campus Professional Development, On Campus Program
Grades
Prof. Dev., Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed, Bilingual
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Description

Classroom programs allow students to focus on teacher-selected areas of interest, topics, TEKS, and connections and provide a personalized approach that gives students much more direct interaction with the chef instructors than our assembly programs. Discover the delicious world of Math Chefs! In this innovative program, students will master the art of combining math and cooking. From identifying shapes and fractions to understanding units of measurement and patterns, they'll uncover a world of problem-solving opportunities in the culinary realm. But it doesn't stop there! With engaging culinary demonstrations and interactive worksheets like crosswords and word searches, students will have a blast while strengthening their math skills. Not only will Math Chefs boost students' math abilities, but it will also ignite their passion for life skills that promote healthier choices. By applying math in the kitchen and beyond, students will gain a deeper understanding of its importance in everyday life. Whether it's a single class or multiple grades, Math Chefs can be tailored to fit the specific needs of educators. Let us give you an experience that will leave your students excited about math and cooking!

Students Will

  • Help measure ingredients to complete a recipe using measuring cups, measuring spoons, and ounces and compare the differences of each.
  • Understand temperature, how it's measured, how it affects every day life, and it's importance in cooking.
  • Recognize and solve problems with different units of measure, fractions, and weight versus volume.
  • Estimate budgets, food costs and use grocery lists used in everyday situations.
  • Q&A session with a chef to identify and expound upon the joys of using math outside of school.
  • Evaluate fractions in action using concrete models investigate practical life kitchen geometry.
  • All students will get personal interaction with the chef instructor, ingredients, recipes, and cooking instruments.

Details

Dates: Monday - Friday, Contact Chef Scott for weekend availability.
Times: 8:15am - 12:30pm, evenings for PTA/PTO
Duration: 50 minutes to an 1 hour
School Fee: Flat Rate: $289.00
Minimum Attendance: 5
Maximum Attendance: 54
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Overhead projector, electrical outlets, speaker system (if needed), laptop, cart, 2 -8ft tables, & trash can
Other Information: Call Chef Sarah at 972-800-5344 to schedule program.

Scheduling / Booking

Instructions: Please book event at least 2 weeks in advance, if possible. Book events as soon as possible because demand for Chefsville Kids programming has dramatically increased. For scheduling, availability and confirmation of program please contact Chefsville at 972.516.0325 or e-mail [email protected]. *** Chefsville can substitute or fill-in for other programs that have conflicts of time from another vendor/artist or to avoid cancellation of your program entirely. Please call and give us at least two days notice. For site managers, or other leads, please provide teacher's name, phone number and e-mail address when calling. This will allow for quick and efficient scheduling of your program. Also please have the voucher and approval code with you. Program is confirmed when voucher is approved. If you reach our voicemail, please leave school name, your name and phone# and times you are available and what program and date(s) of interest.
Deadline: Program must be booked 2 weeks before desired date.
Cancellation Policy: There are no cancellations, only rescheduling of the program within 2 weeks of scheduled date. Please make sure that scheduling is not on state or DISD testing dates. Other than inclement weather, Chefsville will charge for scheduled events on the day event was scheduled. Failure to notify Chefsville two weeks in advance of the scheduled date of any schedule changes or failure to attend the scheduled event will result in the school paying the full price to the program in accordance with the approved voucher.
After School Policy: The program must be at the same location for multiple sessions. Written parental permission required to be at this program after school unless it is a Thriving Minds program. A school faculty member must be available at all times. Additionally, the school is responsible for providing a roster, and approved parent pick up instructions. Private payments should be made prior to the venue unless other arrangements are made in advance in writing.

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