Vanessa

Bilingual Mandarin and Creative Arts Teacher

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Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Mondays

5:00pm - 6:00pm

10 Classes

1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30

Grades 6-8

20 students

A.P. Giannini Middle School

3151 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Mandarin Mingle Language and Art

Tuesdays

3:30pm - 4:30pm

8 Classes

3/24, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26

Grades 3-5

Enrollment pending

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Wednesdays

3:45pm - 4:45pm

8 Classes

2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25

Grade 4

20 students

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Wednesdays

4:45pm - 5:45pm

8 Classes

2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25

Grade 4

20 students

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Wednesdays

2:45pm - 3:45pm

6 Classes

4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

Grades K-2

20 students

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Wednesdays

3:45pm - 4:45pm

6 Classes

4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

Grades 3-5

20 students

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Fridays

5:00pm - 6:00pm

10 Classes

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

Grades 6-8

20 students

Lawton Alternative School (BACR)

1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

Fridays

4:00pm - 5:00pm

10 Classes

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

Grade 5

20 students

Lawton Alternative School (BACR)

1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Experiences

Explore the fascinating world of STEM. Embark on an exciting journey through science, exploring the wonders of the brain and nervous system. Discover how the incredible body plays a role in thinking and feeling through engaging activities and interactive experiences.
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Children cultivate their love for nature and discover the magic that blooms from the soil. Young green thumbs explore the plant lifecycle and the beauty of flowers. Experience the thrill of nurturing life from sowing seeds to observing plant growth.
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Enter a world of vibrant creativity as young artists explore drawing with crayons, capturing the essence of their favorite fruits. From juicy watermelons to bright bananas, this fun experience builds essential art skills and encourages imaginative expression.
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Dive into a colorful crochet adventure perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Create charming rectangles that become bookmarks or coasters, exploring beautiful yarns and patterns. Develop fine motor skills while crafting unique, cherished items.
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Dive into creativity by exploring the art of crochet! This multi-week series introduces easy techniques to create colorful bracelets and anklets. Enjoy experimenting with yarn hues, building fine motor skills, and crafting fun accessories for a rewarding experience.
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Dive into a world of creativity with crochet! Kids will craft charming keychains, hearts, stars, and balls from yarn. These projects spark imagination and develop fine motor skills, allowing each child to express their unique style through joyful craftsmanship.
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Explore a vibrant world where young artists unleash their imagination and creativity. Dive into the process of creating unique collages by mixing papers, cloths, and magazine scraps. This adventure sparks creativity, enhances fine motor skills, and encourages innovative thinking.
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Dive into the colorful world of crochet! Discover the joy of transforming yarn into delightful designs with a crochet hook. This beginner-friendly adventure encourages imagination and confidence as children create beautiful pieces, blending creativity and skill-building.
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Embark on an artistic journey into the vibrant world of bracelet-making, where imagination flourishes. Kids will discover the joy of creating unique bead, knot, braided, and friendship bracelets, enhancing fine motor skills and artistic flair through fun techniques.
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Children explore gentle movements and mindful relaxation through stretching. This engaging experience unveils the magic of flexibility and deep breathing. Playful exercises enhance body awareness, reduce stress, and promote a sense of calm and balance.
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Step into the enchanting tales of ancient China and let imaginations soar with the story of Pangu. Discover key Chinese words like egg, mountain, ocean, sky, and more. Act out Pangu's epic adventures, build language skills, and create stunning illustrations.
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Step into Chinese culture with a wonderful experience where children explore the magic of art and language. Discover pictographic script and learn Chinese characters resembling their meanings. Engage in hands-on projects, drawing characters and bringing scripts to life creatively.
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Embark on an exciting expedition into the vibrant world of Chinese culture. Explore the animal signs in the Chinese zodiac and delve into mythical stories to learn about the significance of these creatures in history. Draw enchanting animals and integrate Chinese characters.
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Embark on an enchanting journey into the world of adventurous tales from ancient China. Dive into captivating stories of the mischievous Monkey King while introducing key Chinese words. Act out scenes and use new vocabulary in playful, engaging ways.
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Let kids explore the delightful world of egg-free, vegan baking. They'll create scrumptious pita bread, crazy cakes, and chewy oatmeal cookies, discovering new kitchen skills and the joy of innovative, inclusive culinary arts in every session.
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Stir up fun in the kitchen with this engaging cooking and baking adventure. Discover the magic of preparing delicious dishes and treats while enhancing kitchen skills. Explore flavors and textures, crafting scrumptious masterpieces to share with family and friends.
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Children explore Mandarin through vibrant activities, using crayons for drawing and writing, sparking joy and curiosity. Glue sticks and colorful projects encourage hands-on experiences, fostering confidence in a playful, supportive environment.
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About Vanessa

Vanessa is a bilingual educator in Mandarin, dedicated to teaching grades K-6. With a flair for integrating her interests in cooking, the Chinese language, and crafts, she creates a joyful and imaginative learning environment where students can thrive. Her dedication to fostering creativity and confidence in young learners is complemented by her pursuit of a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, aiming to support every child's unique journey. Vanessa's students benefit from her warm approach and the enriching experiences she brings into the classroom.

Class reflections

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

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February 5, 2026

Ulloa Elementary (BACR)

Same as last class.

Same as last class.

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

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February 5, 2026

Ulloa Elementary (BACR)

It was unbelievable. They have another teacher in the classroom with me to, like, help me manage your little bit, so that was really helpful. And other than, like, in the beginning, I told you guys to ready, like it was, they didn't know. I was coming bigger, no classes, start today, but then it did get sorted out even though cost it start like 15 minutes late. But we still finish the project on time.

We need the same thing. I did in the other classes where we met, like, oatmeal Balls by the kids, measure out the ingredients, we identified ingredients. I asked them to discuss how much they think, they each ingredient. Should we put it? So, it's like, what? I get exploration kind of thing. And after they're done at the end, I had them reflect on, like, what well, well, well, It's wrong. How would they change it? How did they like it? If they were to like substitute some of the ingredients, what would they saw? And then I also had them help me clean up.

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

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January 31, 2026

Lawton Alternative School (BACR)

It was fine

Today we made bean dip nachos. I just have the kids math of the beans cut up all panels, mix it together with oil, garlic powder, and then we cooked it in the microwave and had it. With some nachos thing at the end. I just had to reflect on what they would like to change. What would they add as a home? Yeah.

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

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January 31, 2026

Lawton Alternative School (BACR)

It was fine. The kids were brought in 10 mins late today but it was under 20 kids.

Today we made being, did I ask him to mash up some beans cut up, jalapeño sauce and mix it together and add oil, garlic powder. And then we microwaved it and then I gave them some chips to either with cleaned up and kind of talked about like what they would like to add or change if they're doing it home.

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

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January 27, 2026

A.P. Giannini Middle School

Good.

Learned to powder, measure and mix. Blend different textures. Created the filling and made stuffed “cookies” with digestive biscuits. I was gonna do pretzels but couldn’t buy them at grocery store.

Kitchen Adventures Baking Bonanza

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January 24, 2026

Lawton Alternative School (BACR)

Yeah, I mentioned before like they the first class the 4:00 one, they brought like almost 40 kids in but like there was some miscommunication. The last time they also brought a lot of kids in but I told him it was 20. So they did like God it to under 20. So I thought they sorted it out but turns out they didn't. But it seems like now you guys have sorted out again so it should be fine. Fine.

We made pretzel clusters with like chocolate syrup. Coconut flakes, sunflower seeds. Basically I have done like powdered pretzel, mix it with syrup and then like break up the pretzels and then just like, you know, did a did a foster thing and yeah, it was fine. Just broke them down into small groups. Things went pretty smoothly, the kid, These were pretty active and Hands-On and interested in the project.

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January 15, 2026

A.P. Giannini Middle School

It was good

We made oatmeal balls. I asked the kids divide into groups, to measure all the ingredients, take turns measuring and mixing, as well as adjust the ratio to the desired firmness. And it just the taste with sugar and salt at the end we had a taste test of every groups’.

Joyful Gardening: Sunshine and Sprouts Adventure

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December 19, 2025

Cathedral School for Boys

Fine. Class was small so easier to manage

Watered the plants looked for new sprouts. Did a drawing activity where they went around the garden, looking for bugs in different shaped plants and draw them down and share. Did charade games that’s garden-themed.

Crayon Fun: Drawing Fruits

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December 16, 2025

YMCA/Sutro Elementary

Good

Learn to draw Santa and elf.

Crayon Fun: Drawing Fruits

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December 15, 2025

YMCA/Sutro Elementary

Good

Draw Christmas related themes. First draw chrimas giftbox, then a give the most want to receive a gift they think nobody would want and then a gift they cannot buy in the store. In between the drawing activities. I asked the students to share what they’ve drawn with each other and talk about it.

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