What ages is this class for?

Designed specifically for Kindergarten through second grade (K–2).

How long is each session?

Each class runs one hour, 3:15–4:15 pm on the listed Thursdays.

What allergies are accommodated?

CookLearnGrow accommodates nut allergies only; egg, gluten, and other allergies are not supported—contact christina@cooklearngrow.com with questions.

Can parents drop in during class?

Parents should not remain in class but may speak with instructors at pickup for a brief summary of the session.

What should my child bring?

Closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, and an apron if you have one; instructors provide tools and ingredients.

Register through the referral link provided in the program listing; contact christina@cooklearngrow.com for registration help.

After-School Cooking for K-2 at SBISD Bunker Hill

SBISD- Bunker Hill, K-2nd, Fall 2026—an after-school cooking program for Kindergarten through second graders offering compact, hands-on one-hour classes where young cooks practice measuring, safe knife techniques, mixing, and teamwork. Held at the Bunker Hill campus, sessions run Thursdays, Sept 17–Dec 3, 3:15–4:15 pm weekly and are designed to build kitchen confidence through seasonal recipes, short demonstrations, hands-on prep, and shared tasting. Each class features NEW RECIPES so returning students encounter fresh techniques while reinforcing counting, reading, and motor skills, making the hour both fun and instructional for young learners. The curriculum highlights seasonal produce—apples, squash, root vegetables—and teaches basic food origins, why flavors change with the calendar, and how simple techniques transform humble ingredients. Instructors use age-appropriate, kid-safe tools, emphasize hygiene, and run brief clean-up routines so kids leave with a finished dish. What makes CookLearnGrow distinct in the local SBISD after-school landscape is its focus on independence: students practice follow-through, task sequencing, and confidence-building within a compact schedule. The program accommodates nut allergies only; egg, gluten, and other dietary restrictions are not supported, so parents should contact [email protected] with specifics before enrolling. Practical logistics are simple: closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, and an apron encouraged. A typical hour includes a safety briefing, short demo, guided prep in small groups, supervised tasting, and a tidy wrap-up that reinforces responsibility. For families at Bunker Hill the class fills the gap between dismissal and evening routines, offering a productive, creative alternative to screen time. Because the curriculum emphasizes seasonal produce and basic food origins, CookLearnGrow pairs well with school gardens, park visits, or lessons about local agriculture, helping children connect what they eat with where it comes from. The hour-long format is intentionally focused: instructors introduce new recipes, repeat core skills, and keep hands busy so engagement stays high across the session. Parents pick up on campus at 4:15 pm; instructors offer brief notes about the day, skills practiced, and food samples tasting comments. Registration happens through the program referral link provided. For questions about enrollment, allergens, or class structure, contact [email protected] for direct answers and clarity. Booking details are available online. The result is a short, practical, and joyful program that teaches a useful craft, supports developmental learning, and sends kids home a little more capable and a little more excited about trying new foods and helping at meals at home. By centering seasonal ingredients, safety, and teamwork, SBISD- Bunker Hill’s CookLearnGrow Fall 2026 classes offer families a reliable after-school option that builds skills, curiosity, and practical independence within a single hour each week, making the most of afternoons without overwhelming schedules or fuss