Classroom Kitchen

With simple steps, this no-bake recipe supports hands-on learning and is perfect for developing foundational food skills in a fun, low-prep way.  

Geemo Bannock is a cherished family recipe shared by Chris Guimond (Geemo) from Sagkeeng First Nation. The baking techniques and teachings were passed down to Chris by his grandmother, making this recipe rich in tradition and connection. 

Blending nutrition and hands-on learning, this Banana Berry Bliss Smoothie recipe helps students build food skills like measuring, mixing, and using a blender – while providing an opportunity to explore food using their senses. 

Designed for teachers, this recipe supports the development of food skills like measuring and mixing while encouraging creativity through personalized toppings and fun designs. A great choice for any class exploring food in a fun, engaging way. 

Step-by-step instructions and customizable mix-ins make this recipe an engaging tool for teachers looking to support food literacy in a meaningful, approachable way.  

A simple smoothie recipe featuring blueberries, pineapple, spinach, milk, and yogurt. This smoothie activity includes a recipe video and photo-supported instructions to guide students as they measure, blend, and explore ingredients.

Designed with classroom learning in mind, this recipe invites students to build their own “blueberry skyscraper” using simple ingredients like oatmeal, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and fruit. 

This fresh and colourful Broccoli Salad was submitted by Ashlee Laurin-Clark, a grade 5 teacher in Winnipeg. It’s a great recipe for practising a variety of food skills, whether students are beginners or more experienced in the kitchen.

This Breakfast Burrito recipe was submitted by Ms. David from Gilbert Patterson Middle School in Lethbridge. It’s a great recipe to share with students – and they love making it at home too! 

This Checkerboard Cheese Sandwich recipe invites learners to explore shapes, patterns, and structure while building hands-on food skills. It’s a fun way to bring creativity and food together in the classroom.   

Mrs. M’s Best Ever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are exactly what they promise – soft, chewy, and packed with chocolatey goodness. This recipe was submitted by Rachel Marakis, a grades 10–12 teacher in Calgary. 

These DIY Kebabs are a fun, hands-on recipe that invites students to build their own skewers using a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, cheese, and bread. Whether they stick with familiar favourites or try something new, every kebab is a personalized food adventure!   

Learn more about Marco and his famous Focaccia using The Curious Cook video, where students can explore how wheat is grown before using it in their own baking. A great classroom activity for connecting learning to real-life experiences!  

Mix and match your own ingredients with this easy “Instant” Oatmeal recipe. Learners build personalized flavour combinations by adding their favourite mix-ins and toppings while practising food skills like measuring and mixing. 

This Kefir Banana Bread is a fun twist on the classic recipe – adding tangy kefir for extra flavour and moisture. It’s a great classroom baking activity with lots of student-friendly steps like measuring, mashing, mixing, and baking.  

Introduce students to kefir in a fun, hands-on way with these creamy fudge pops. This recipe is designed for classroom use and helps students practise mixing, pouring, and observing how ingredients change from liquid to solid as they freeze.

With creamy yogurt, juicy mango, and a hint of spice from cinnamon or cardamom, learners can practise measuring and mixing while exploring sensory elements like taste, texture, and temperature. 

This classroom-friendly Mini Pizzas recipe invites students to build their own personalized creations using a variety of crust options – like English muffins, pita, tortillas, or naan – along with protein foods, sauce, veggies, cheese, and flavour boosters.

This teacher-submitted recipe is a fun, hands-on classroom activity where students build their own silly apple creations while practising fine motor skills like spreading, assembling, and placing ingredients. 

Created with teachers in mind, this hands-on activity makes it easy to bring food skills into the classroom –no stove or oven required. 

As they blend together bananas, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, and their choice of peanut or seed butter, students gain confidence in measuring, mixing, and experimenting with flavour – all while staying classroom-safe with easy nut-free swaps. 

This teacher-submitted Potato Latkes recipe brings culture and connection into the classroom while helping students build foundational food skills like grating, mixing, and pan-frying.

This rice pudding recipe is a great way to introduce students to food skills like measuring, stirring, and using the stove safely. Whether you’re teaching cooking basics or exploring traditional dishes, this resource supports teaching through hands-on learning and food skill development. 

With just a few ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is the perfect way to build students’ food skills and confidence in the kitchen.

This slow cooker chili recipe is a budget-friendly way to bring cooking into the classroom. Made with canned beans and vegetables, it’s easy to prep and offers a vegetarian option – making it flexible for different classroom needs and settings. 

This Strawberry Ice Cream in a Bag recipe is well-loved by our dietitian team. Made with simple ingredients, this is both fun and educational, as students shake their own ice cream and watch it turn from a liquid to a solid!

Bring science and food skills together with this refreshing, no-fuss recipe made for classroom cooking. As students mix and freeze the ingredients, they can explore how liquids turn into solids – and enjoy a cool snack at the end!

This simple recipe for Lily and Kokum’s Strawberry Sauce is classroom-friendly, and a perfect way to support food skill development through hands-on cooking. Pair it with ice cream or yogurt, or use it as a fun follow-up to The Curious Cook video exploring how strawberries grow.

Bursting with raspberries, strawberries, yogurt, and milk, this “Very Berry Smoothie” gives learners a chance to practise food skills like measuring and blending. 

This no-cook recipe is a simple and flexible way to explore food skills in the classroom. Students can build their own yogurt parfaits using ingredients like cereal, seeds, and fruit – fresh, frozen, or canned. 

This classroom-friendly dip recipe gives students the chance to practise measuring and mixing while exploring the flavours of different herbs.

This dip recipe gives students the chance to explore ingredients, learn about taste and texture, and try a variety of Canadian food products.

With simple ingredients and a customizable base, students can explore flavour combinations they enjoy – while building confidence in the kitchen.

This simple dip encourages development of food skills, like measuring and mixing, and includes unique ingredients like lemon juice, ginger, and honey to add a little zing.

This sweet dip is a fun and simple recipe for classrooms that builds food skills and encourages safe food exploration using sunflower seed butter – an allergy-friendly alternative to peanut butter or similar spreads. 

Create a Bread Tasting Board where students explore a variety of breads, spreads, and dips using all five senses. It’s a fun way to spark curiosity and conversation about different textures and flavours.