Our Programs
New York City
Public School Curriculum
Food literacy programs for 1st grade – 5th grade
After School and Summer Day Camp Program
Food literacy programs beyond the classroom
School and After School Program
Food literacy programs in your community
Public School Curriculum: Grades 1 – 5
Available in New York City
Spoons Food ExplorersOur core curriculum begins in the 1st grade with Spoons Food Explorers. In this program, children are introduced to the fresh, healthy ingredients in a simple recipe, and actively explore these foods using all of their senses. Read More…
Farm to BookSpoons Across America’s core curriculum continues in the 2nd grade with Farm to Book. This program gives children their increased opportunities to explore both new and unfamiliar tastes and flavors, learn about the source of their food-how it is produced, grown, and makes it way from farm to table. Read More…
Take a Taste with SpoonsAfter children have participated in two years of Spoons’ programming they are ready for Take a Taste with Spoons. Building upon the themes of exploration and discovery established in Spoons Food Explorers and Farm to Book, this residency for 3rd graders, gives children the opportunity to delve deeper into the discovery of taste, develop increased vocabulary around food and flavor, learn more specific information about nutrition and healthy choices, and make some simple recipes. Read more…
Spoons Recipe Days“Graduates” of our third grade program, Take a Taste with Spoons, continue their learning, exploration of food, and healthy eating as 4th graders in Spoons Recipe Days. Each session focuses upon a selected theme and recipe that encourages children to explore, prepare and taste healthy foods. Read More…
The Dinner Party Project®After completing 4 years of Spoons Across America’s programming, 5th grade children are ready for The Dinner Party Project. The children in The Dinner Party Project are responsible for planning, preparing, and hosting a multi-course dinner for their families in their school cafeteria. Read more…
Are you a New York City school interested in our programs? Click here to provide your information and we will send you an application for next year when it becomes available.
Summer Day Camp Program:
Available in New York City
Spoons Cooking ClubSchools and After School Program:
Available outside New York City
The Food Exploration ProjectThe Spoons Across America Food Exploration Project will be available all across the country starting this spring. In this 8 week course children get a taste of the Spoons Across America curriculum. This course includes condensed learning from other SAA courses for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Read more…