Kids Cook Real Food Review: Homeschool Cooking Curriculum
Do your kids know how to cook? I’ll share with you a homeschool cooking curriculum I am using with my kids and how it works for us in this Kids Cook Real Food Review.
Teaching my kids to cook has always been really important to me. But finding the time to teach my kids to cook has been a struggle.
When you work and homeschool, it can feel like there are always a hundred things to do.
I’ve learned over the years as a working mom that it is important to use tools, such as online programs, to help your kids learn without you.
After all, homeschooling gives us the freedom and flexibility to use homeschool programs that fit our kids and our lifestyles.
The Kids Cook Real Food program is an online ecourse that has helped me teach my kids to cook.
Kids Real Kids Cook Food Program
When a friend read my post about finding time to cook with your kids, she asked me if I had heard of Katie and her cooking curriculum and courses.
She thought it would be perfect for me. Her daughter had tried the knife skills classes and loved them.
I checked out her online courses, discovering Kids Cook Real Food had a whole slew of courses that would be perfect for homeschooling. Because I homeschool both of my kids, I was definitely interested in checking them out.
Anything that makes my life easier as a working and homeschooling mom I’m in!
Before I share with you my Kids Cook Real Food Review, let me share with you some of the cooking resources available to you.
Kids Cook Real Food Online Courses
Katie, the mom behind Kids Cook Real Food, currently has several online courses:
- Knife Skill Class
- Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Recipes Kids Can Cook
- Kids Cook Real Food-the full course
- Kids Cook Solo Independent Training Program
Before we go any further, I want to be upfront with you. For the “Original Kids Cook Real Food eCourse,” most people purchase the All-Access + VIP Membership because it is the best value for your money.
But I didn’t.
I started with the Kids Knife Skills course because I didn’t want to spend the money on a full course if I didn’t like it or it didn’t work for my kids.
We loved it! Based on our experience that the knife skills course, I purchased the Kids Cook Real Food full program.
Online Cooking Curriculum For Kids
The full Kids Cook Real Food course is an online cooking course with over 30 basic kitchen skills organized into logical steps.
This video-based online cooking program is designed to be done at your own pace, or you can set up email reminders.
The benefit of using an online course, especially for working moms, is that your kids can access the course on any device.
I had my kids watch the lesson first before attempting to follow the directions. When cooking, we used a laptop in the kitchen so they could mirror the cooking skills being taught.
What’s Included In Kids Cook Real Food
Kids Cook Real Food videos include Katie Kimball and kids cooking and teaching.
Inside the program you will get:
- Basic kitchen skills your kids need to master
- Detailed lesson plans
- Quality videos lessons that are about 10 minutes each
- Printable flashcards with fun phrases and printable memory guides
- And more!
This online cooking curriculum comes in 3 different levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
I encourage you to check out the curriculum map to see the skills taught at each level and figure out where your child belongs!
The neat thing about this course is Katie teaches methods to help the parent teach the child. This is great, especially if you have younger kids because they will need more support and guidance.
How We Use Kids Cook Real Food
I’ve received many questions on how to take this cooking program and make it fit a mom who is working and homeschooling their kids.
I’m going to share that with you in a minute, but the key is always to make any program, book, e-book, or whatever you use work for you. It doesn’t matter what it is, it should be flexible enough to adjust to your life.
Thankfully this course is totally designed to be flexible and fit your schedule. You choose your pace. You’ll have access to all the lessons, all the time, anywhere – you can do one a week, once a month, or delay starting until the time is right.
Our Cooking Schedule
In our homeschool, we do a two-week rotation of Kids Cook Real Food.
In week one, the kids start by watching the videos in order.
They watch 3 videos that week. Take any notes that they want, print off any printables, recipes, flashcards, etc., and put them in a binder.
My kids like paper. They like to print off recipes and mark them all over them.
In week two, they each pick a recipe to make each. I encourage them to pick a recipe from one of the lessons they watched that week so they can practice what they learned.
Sometimes they pitch in and cook alongside dad or me. This is a great way to connect with your kids and still get supper on the table.
For the record, we rarely let the kids cook together in the kitchen.
If we do, we end up with fights over a potato. On slim occasions, I get pinwheel cookies.
Kids Cook Real Food For High School
Can you really use this program for homeschooling high school?
At first, my teenagers thought the videos were childish. The kids in the videos range in age but are generally not teenagers.
I overheard lots of “remarks” in the beginning. I started second-guessing if it was worth it.
However, when they got cooking and told me how to make rice, and the proper way to boil potatoes, and didn’t freak out when handling sharp knives, new recipes, and stopped trying to get out of helping in the kitchen – I knew this was working!
My son says he is learning a lot. The practice he is getting is helping him learn to move slightly above the snail’s pace, which is nice. He’s one of those really thoughtful kids. No jumping in before checking and rechecking everything first.
My daughter, on the other hand, has taken over my kitchen. She is my baker. And, yes, I blame this course for her confidence.
She has taken off, and I couldn’t be more proud.
Since starting this course, my daughter has gotten so brave in the kitchen. Her confidence has soared.
She’s tackled things I wouldn’t dream of such as creating her own Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecake Recipe!
My Personal Kids Cook Real Food Review
My goal in this course is to teach my kids how to cook properly. Beyond the “let’s throw it in a pot and see what happens” approach I use.
But I got so much more.
I got confident kids that help out on crazy busy days, instead of just making a mess “kind of” helping.
Not that mess doesn’t happen-it totally does!
But now you can at least eat what they made, AND they clean up!
Since using the Kids Cook Real Food course, my kids cooked weekly.
It is so nice not to worry about what to make on those days.
Some recipes they have made are:
My daughter likes to make anything with lots of chopping!
FAQ For Kids Cook Real Food
Let’s take a few minutes to dig into some questions you might have:
Q. Can my kids do the lessons on their own?
A. It depends on your child. The course is designed to help adults teach kids to cook. My children are older and watch the lessons on their own before doing the kitchen work.
For safety reasons, the course is not intended to be fully self-study. But if your children are comfortable in the kitchen, they can work while you are nearby.
If you have children that are 8 years old and up, I recommend the Kids Cook Real Food’s new Online Cooking Classes For Kids because it gives young cooks confidence in the kitchen!
Q. What kind of recipes are included in the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse?
A. All kinds! You can check all the titles here in the Curriculum Map. They’re all 100% real food, from scratch, no processed stuff.
Q. Do I need any special supplies for the classes?
A. No, not really. Chances are you have everything you need already in your kitchen.
You do get a supply list when you get your membership. You will need a knife that fits your child. You’ll want a paring knife and knives no longer than 6 inches in length for best success with smaller hands, such as a 4-inch utility knife and a Chef’s knife.
Kids Knife Set For Cooking – 5 Piece Kids Cook Set in Blue – Kids Cooking Supplies with Kids Chef Knife, Kids Paring Knife, Kids Peeler, Kids Serrated Knife & Universal Holder – TruChef
Opinel Le Petit Chef Knife Set, Chef Knife with Rounded Tip, Fingers Guard, For Children, Teaching Food Prep and Kitchen Safety, 2 Piece Set, Made in France
Make sure they are sharp. Fewer mistakes happen if the knife is sharp!
OR check out the Concierge Experience and get 1-on-1 time with the teacher, a kid-friendly supply box in the mail, and more!
Q. Can I upgrade my membership later?
A. Yes, you can upgrade at any point.
Q. What if it doesn’t work for my family? What is the return policy?
A. Not everything works for everyone. While most digital products have a no-refund policy, you’ll have 30 days from your purchase date for the memberships.
To do so, email your request to the ecourse at kitchen stewardship. com within the refund period.
For the flash drive, there is a $10 service charge to return, and of course, the product itself must be mailed back.
Q. Kids Cook Real Food Alternatives?
A. If you are not ready for a full online program that’s okay! I would recommend starting with Kid-Friendly Recipes For Kids or cookbooks for younger kids.
Or I would start with cookbooks designed for kids that include easy, fun recipes.
Kid Chef Junior Every Day: My First Easy Kids’ CookbookKids Cooking (Klutz Activity Kit) 10 x 1.19 x 10 inchesKids Cookbook 150+ Step by Step Recipes
Do you have more questions?
Visit Kids Cook Real Food and choose FAQ at the top of the page. (You may need to choose “enroll now” and scroll up to the top)
You Can Teach Your Kids To Cook
As a busy working full-time mom, teaching my kids to cook was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Being able to include it in our homeschool lessons has been a great added bonus.
Plus, outsourcing is always nice.
If you want a great course that walks them through step-by-step skills they need for life, I highly recommend Kids Cook Real Food courses.
If you aren’t sure, I recommend starting with the Knife Skills Class. You’d be surprised how quickly at ease you will feel once your kids start practicing safe knife handling.
Have you tried teaching your kids to cook in your homeschool? I’d love to hear!
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