Facilitators Handbook

Cooking Club Workbook

Cooking Club Recipes

Banana Appeal Certificate

Food Magicians Alphabet Wall chart

Many children’s eating habits are formed during the time they spend in school, as they rely on the school meals that are being served and much of their nutritional education comes from Food Technology and PSHE lessons. It is also worldly recognised by nutritionists that children’s nutrition significantly effects their concentration, development and behaviour. Therefore, many schools are taking responsibility for teaching children about the magic of food, whilst tapping into their imagination and their love for the extraordinary and exciting. The Food Magicians are offering you a fun and interactive program that enables your school to offer this education to your pupils through workshops that can be delivered by teachers in their lessons or classroom/teaching assistants in lunchtime/after school groups. It also meets certain OFSTED / British Nutrition Foundation requirements! In a world in which children are bombarded with Fast Food and Junk Food advertising, The Food Magicians provide a way to ensure that children are well nourished and have a healthy appreciation of food.

Through this course we aim to help your pupils: *Fall in love with foods that are full of health * Grow up secure in their relationship with eating and excited and confident about fresh fantastic food. *Feel excited and inspired about how food is produced and the magic effects it has on their body and development Not only do we teach children how to cook fantastic food, we want them to know that they are fantastic too!

The workshops also enable children to develop a positive relationship with wholesome food through exploring a different theme linked to food such as ‘Sharing’, ‘Kindness’ and ‘Celebration’. This creates a time where children can interact with their peers through the use of games, stories and exercises, where ideas will be brought to life and will help them connect with the social and emotional aspects of food and life.

During each session they will be: Establishing a respectful relationship with food and eating Building Self Esteem Developing knowledge about food and nutrition Enhancing their communication skills Having Fun

The Food Magicians’ School Pack encourages parents’ involvement, by inviting them to a celebration party where their children are awarded certificates for becoming a Food Magician.

Contents of pack:

- The Food Magician Spell Book & Facilitators Handbook (hard copy)

- Food Magician Workbook

– Magic Cooking Club Recipes

- Food Magician Alphabet Wall Chart

- Certificate of donation to the Banana Appeal

The Food Magicians’ Magic Cooking Club Resource Pack
£59.99

All recipes are vegetarian, egg free and dairy free.

Testimonials:

When you meet Catherine Warrington you are immediately struck by how she exudes good health and a passionate joy for living. The concept of The Food Magicians is a testimony of her commitment to make a difference to the quality of children’s lives through inspiring them to learn about nutrition in a totally new and exciting way. This she does by inviting them to join a Magic Cooking Club! Which child could refuse the invitation to come and ‘Let the Magic in and Cook with Love’? I have been teaching children for 25 years and have yet to see anything that comes close to matching the powerful messages that the Food Magicians program weaves into each session. The real magic for me is that not only are the children receiving valuable lessons by learning to prepare simple nutritious foods, but the fact that these messages are accompanied by structured workshops which develop vital concepts that are fundamental to ensuring the success of all our children. The combined expertise of Catherine Warrington and psychologist Kelly Dunworth has produced an innovative program that skillfully incorporates activities to increase children’s self esteem and enhance their communication skills, whilst having fun preparing and cooking delicious food. It explores themes such as respect for other people and our earth, sharing, kindness and gratitude. The content of the workshops delivers all of that and more through creative food preparation, delightful stories, colorful, creative workbooks, games and discussions. It even provides a follow up ‘Companion Book’ for adults and parents. The ‘Food Magician’ is every teacher’s ideal, as it contains detailed, structured plans and resources for each hands on, interactive session and covers learning outcomes which meet OFSTED requirements. The Food Magician’s Magic Cooking Club is an innovative concept. The glorious colours, mischievous characters and innovative names used for the delicious recipes in the book will entice, intrigue and educate all children. What a wonderful way to learn so many valuable concepts, whilst having fun with your friends! Linda Grandson (Primary School Teacher)