Little Kitchen Academy (LKA), the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy, provides local families with seasonal, year-round cooking classes organized by age group (ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13+ years old). Students experience a three-hour class and learn how to make healthy, delicious, and seasonal meals from scratch to consumption—all while experimenting with math and science concepts, working on their reading skills, and polishing up their table manners by sharing meals around the LKA community table (made with more than 33,000 recycled chopsticks). Classes are limited to just 10 students and are overseen by three instructors. The curriculum focuses on seasonal, locally grown, and organic produce and ingredients, and students enjoy the fruits of their labor for a “scratch to consumption” experience at the end of each lesson. All students are welcome in this fully inclusive program, including those with learning or other disabilities. The program, which is nut, meat, poultry, and seafood free, also can accommodate those with gluten, dairy, or other allergies.

LKA’s Montessori-inspired environment is designed to support the growth and development of each child. Instructors show the students how to safely use tools and prepare recipes but step back to closely observe the independent work, only stepping in when deemed appropriate. This approach enables students to learn at their own pace while they acquire practical life skills that foster independence, confidence, and socialization. LKA further empowers students to make better food choices, apply age-appropriate math and science skills in real-world settings, and embrace practices such as recycling and composting. The curriculum also introduces the concept of philanthropy to help children make socially conscious contributions to the world through its global philanthropic initiative, “How Can I Help.” This program empowers students to learn about giving back and making a difference by putting the choice in their hands to support one of three notable causes.

Private classes at LKA provide children 3-18 with an unforgettable culinary experience that will make their special day truly extraordinary. Celebrate your child’s birthday or other special occasion with us!

For the latest updates about LKA Denver and to register for summer camps and classes, please visit the website.