Our Approach to Kids Nutrition
We help children explore new foods, expand their palates, and build lifelong healthy habits through mindful eating, age-level plant-forward nutrition education, and simple cooking skills.
Every class blends tasting, learning, and fun — no pressure, no stress, just joyful discovery.
what to expect in our classes
explore new flavors
Build curiosity by tasting and exploring a variety of plant-based foods including vegetables, fruits, grains, herbs, and spices.
Build Kitchen Skills
Practice safe chopping, mixing, blending, measuring, and plating. Building that sous-chef confidence!
nutrition made simple
Learn how real food fuels their bodies, why nutrients matter, and how to recognize hunger and fullness cues for more mindful eating. We make nutrition easy to understand and fun to explore.
grow their palate
Learn to taste new foods using their five senses and describe what they notice (“crunchy,” “bright,” “earthy”) instead of saying “yuck,” helping them build confidence with unfamiliar flavors.
Growing Palates
What:
hands-on kids nutrition + mindful eating course
Where:
spark creativity center in easton, pa
A 12-week caregiver-and-me course designed for K-5 where kids prepare lunch together each week, learn real-life chef skills, and discover the joy of eating a variety of real, nourishing food through evidence-based, plant-powered lessons.
winter session: january 6 - march 24, 2026
what's included
- Weekly plant-powered lunch
- Mindful eating skill-building
- 5-senses exploration
- "Chef Skill of the Week"
- Kid-friendly nutrition lessons
- Caregiver take-home guides, recipes, and activities to support class learnings at home
- Caregiver and me format so parents learn too!
Curriculum includes:
Hands-on real-food experience each week — designed to build confidence, curiosity, and lifelong healthy habits.
$128 per month
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$40 for drop-in
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$350 full 12-week session
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We offer full-session, monthly, and drop-in pricing for our full courses so every family can participate in a way that feels comfortable and doable.
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The complete Growing Palates experience — all 12 classes, all skills, all tastings, all growth. Kids join you for a weekly, hands-on real-food adventure where they explore new flavors, build beginner cooking skills, and learn how to talk about food politely and confidently.
$350
Full 12-week session
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Try a class with zero commitment — great for curious families or busy schedules — and pick the topic your child needs most! Your child attends one class, with hands-on cooking, mindful tasting, and a new food or chef skill — but you get to choose the theme that matters most to your child.
$40
Drop-in session
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Join one month at a time — perfect for families who want flexibility. Each month includes 4 weekly classes with tastings, cooking, and sensory food exploration.
$128 per month
monthly rate
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flexible payment options
WHY OUR real-food APPROACH WORKS
our lessons:
Our approach is evidence-based and rooted in real-life experience. We’ve used these same gentle strategies with our own children to help them try new foods, expand their palates, and enjoy real, nourishing meals. We know that even the pickiest eaters can grow more confident with the right tools, language, and encouragement—and we’re here to guide your family every step of the way.
- help kids try new foods
- build healthy habits early
- make nutrition approachable + fun
- encourage confidence + curiosity
what parents
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saying
client love
— chelsea m.
"This program helped us end constant snacking and taught our kids how to listen to their hunger cues. We finally have calmer, happier meals at home."
— Emily r.
"My 6-year-old went from refusing veggies to actually trying new foods every week. Christine makes tasting fun and pressure-free — it changed our whole mealtime routine."
frequently asked questions
That’s exactly what we’re here to work on! Our classes are designed to help kids gently explore new foods, use positive food language, and build confidence one bite at a time. We encourage curiosity, fun, and mindful tasting.
Our 12-week homeschool series is designed for grades K–5. Many of our monthly workshops and drop-in classes will be designed for older kids as well, and each event will clearly list the recommended ages.
Please let us know before class so we can prepare safely.
Some of the facilities we teach in are nut-free, and we always plan tastings with safety in mind. Let us know your child’s allergies when you sign up, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Yes! Our classes are caregiver-and-me, so parents stay and participate alongside their child. A common theme we see is that many parents were never taught how to nourish themselves with real, whole foods — so it can feel overwhelming to know how to feed their kids nutritiously.
In class, you’ll learn right alongside your child, building skills, confidence, and healthy habits together.
Just an empty stomach and an open mind!
As they will learn in class, hunger is the first step to enjoying a meal, so please avoid giving snacks within 1–2 hours of class or workshops when food is provided. We’ll take care of the rest!
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Build a Healthier
With Real Food
Weekly guidance for nourishing your body with plants, supporting your kids, and creating lifelong healthy habits.
Start where you are. Real food will meet you there.