Aya

Creative Arts and Early Childhood Teacher

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About Aya

Aya, an enthusiastic and creative educator, brings a profound passion for art, she engages children in diverse projects that nurture creativity and individuality. Aya enjoys a wide range of activities, from sewing and crochet to cooking, baking, and painting. Her love for the creative process inspires her teaching, and she thrives on guiding young minds on their artistic journeys. Known for her patience, creativity, and organizational skills, Aya effortlessly creates a nurturing environment where magic happens and learning flourishes.

Class reflections

Cooking With Friends

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May 29, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

Class went well today. Only one child had a hard time making their ice cream but everyone was happy and I had enough supplies for the day.

Today the kids and I made icecream in a bag. The kids got into two lines while we measured ice and salt, and cream, sugar, and vanilla into separate bags. The kids shook up their bags until they made icecream.

Cooking With Friends

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May 21, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

It went well. We introduced ourselves went over the tasks and health and safety. I felt comfortable with the students since they are kids that have been coming to multiple classes and we got to talk about how they make their fried rice and just got to know more about them.

Today in class the students cut up carrots, green onion, and spam to make fried rice. They cooked everything on the griddle.

Cooking With Friends

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May 14, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

Class went well today. There weren’t very many students and other than measuring and blending the ingredients, we were able to get the recipe done and tasted very quickly so we had a lot of free time in the end to discuss future classes.

The students and I talked about the benefits of dates and made energy date balls with a food processor.

Cooking With Friends

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May 14, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

Today the students and I talked about the benefits of dates then we made date energy balls with a food processor.

Cooking With Friends

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May 8, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

Good. I didn’t have my usual set up but still everyone got to participate and try the food which makes for a good class

Students made nachos today. They cut up tomato’s and cilantro and assembles nachos with veggie taco meat, cheese, sour cream, tomato’s, and cilantro.

Cooking With Friends

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May 6, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

The students measured ingredients for pancakes and cooked them on a griddle.

Cooking With Friends

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April 16, 2025

A.P. Giannini Middle School

Class went well today. I had a short slideshow about what we were making and a short video about the history of açaí bowls. We started off with that and also our class rules and got right into making the recipe.

Today the students and I made açaí bowls. They cut up bananas and strawberries. They blended mangos with acai and water and then assembled their bowls with the different toppings and we talked about different fruits, different toppings, and if we would make it at home.

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