Jenna

Culinary Educator & Outdoor Enthusiast

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Bookings

Savoring the World: A Global Gourmet Adventure

Thursdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm

13 Classes

8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4

Grade PK

7 students

Thrive Preschool @ Englewood

3165 S Washington St Englewood, CO 80113
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Experiences

Enter a world where imagination takes flight and creativity knows no bounds. Children embark on a whimsical journey, exploring the art of crafting inspired by fairytales. Simple materials transform into enchanting creations, fostering new skills and weaving dreams into reality.
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Dive into a science adventure where curiosity shines! Explore the world of chemistry with engaging experiments that fizz and pop. Craft hypotheses, solve problems, and discover magical reactions. Record observations, share results, and make new friends. It's a journey celebrating the joy of learning.
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Step into a world where words dance and imagination soars! Through playful exploration of poetry structure, young poets discover how to craft rhythmic tales, experimenting with voice and tone. Unleash creativity and watch stories come alive with colorful expression!
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Step into a wild world of animals with an exciting adventure. In this captivating multi-week experience, children discover the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom through hands-on activities and observation. They'll compare animals, sharpen skills, and spark curiosity.
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Embark on an amazing outdoor adventure where students transform into curious explorers. Kids dive into the wonders of nature through exploration and playful group challenges, observing ecosystems and tackling team-based tasks to enhance problem-solving skills and environmental appreciation.
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Dive into a day of imagination and creativity with Paper Plate Animals! Transform ordinary plates into a delightful menagerie, enhancing fine motor skills and problem-solving. Use paint, glue, and colorful materials to craft unique animal friends, sparking joy and curiosity.
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In this culinary journey, young chefs explore flavor contrasts and engage in tactile cooking techniques. They'll mash, mix, and create delightful dishes, enhancing their fine motor skills and culinary creativity while making memories with new friends.
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Embark on a delightful journey with "Savoring the World: A Global Gourmet Adventure." This flavorful experience allows exploration of diverse cultures through the universal language of food. Dive into rich traditions and create dishes reflecting unique flavors. Discover the joy of cooking while building confidence. Hands-on activities emphasize measuring and preparing ingredients, highlighting the magic of bringing people together through food.
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Embark on a whimsical journey to create cloud lamps! In this tactile and interactive experience, participants explore textures and materials, transforming fluffy clouds into glowing masterpieces. This expressive activity combines fun and creativity, perfect for brightening any room!
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Dive into "Wholesome Bites: A Multi-Week Cooking Experience," where children embark on a journey to becoming budding chefs. Kids explore food groups, learn the magic behind washing fruits and vegetables, read recipes, and practice kitchen safety. From kneading dough to mixing salads, they build confidence and develop essential life skills.
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About Jenna

Jenna is a dedicated culinary educator passionate about inspiring young minds in the kitchen. With a talent for integrating her love of outdoor adventures into her teaching, she brings a unique blend of creativity to her classes. An avid hiker, Jenna loves exploring new trails and channeling her experiences into inventive cooking and craft projects. As a mother of two, she emphasizes the importance of nourishing both the body and soul with wholesome food and quality experiences. Jenna's classes not only teach essential cooking skills but also foster a love for healthy eating, encouraging students to experiment with new flavors in a fun, engaging environment.

Class reflections

Savoring the World: A Global Gourmet Adventure

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September 11, 2025

Thrive Preschool @ Englewood

Class went really good! I had everything I needed and the students had a lot of fun trying new things.

Today the students made Mango Lassi from India! I had the students cut and peel their own mangoes and measure all other ingredients being sure to give them smaller measurements that add up to a larger measurement so they can learn how to add fractions (such as 1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup = 1/2 cup). Then we blended the ingredients and made diya lamps at the end of class.

Savoring the World: A Global Gourmet Adventure

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September 4, 2025

Thrive Preschool @ Englewood

It went really well today! The kids were definitely a bit more energetic today but overall they all listened and were patient went having to take turns.

The students and I went to Japan today! I had them line up to wash their fruit and then had them cut the fruit up. After they were all done cutting the fruit I helped them lay out the rice, top it with fruit and roll it on parchment paper and a rolling mat. Once they completed their sushi I gave them all chopsticks to try and use to eat the sushi. We had a little time left so we used it to color a Japanese landscape with mountains and cherry blossom trees.

Savoring the World: A Global Gourmet Adventure

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August 28, 2025

Thrive Preschool @ Englewood

Today went really well! I felt very prepared and filled my hour to the last minute! The students listened well and had a lot of fun.

Today's culture I taught was Mexico. I taught the students the importance in washing your hands and fruit/ vegetables before you cook. They learned knife skills and how to cut tomatoes. I included mashing the avocados in a plastic bag for a tactile experience as well. Afterwards we learned the Mexican hat dance and decorated paper sombreros.

Cloudy Glow Lamp Workshop

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June 18, 2025

Anythink Bennett

I think today went really well. It was my very first class. I came in a little bit nervous, not sure what to expect, but it was great, all of the children, listen to all the instructions, they didn't start until we ask them to start. None of them were touching the glue guns without help. So they all listened really well. They showed us their projects which I really, really liked and Yeah, I had a really good first class.

Today, we went over all of the ground kit, all the ground rules with all of the children. We discussed what kinds of clouds. There are the different types, what kind of clouds the kids might want to make how clouds are made, and then we jumped into the activity, we demonstrated, how to make the cloud, and then went around and helped all of the children and parents with making the actual Cloud lamb. Amps. And then we wrapped up with everything, ask kids, how they thought they did. They came up to us and showed us their final creations and then went home and we cleaned everything up and left.

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