Join us for this sensory filled dynamic nutrition and occupational therapy class pairs caregivers with children for fun nutrition hands-on learning. Together, families collaborate in a guided snack-making session led by a nutritionist, where they prepare simple, healthy recipes using fresh ingredients. Immediately following, an occupational therapist directs an engaging movement-based activity—such as food-themed obstacle courses or sensory motor play—that reinforces physical development and body awareness. The experience blends food education, practical kitchen skills, and purposeful movement into one joyful session, empowering children to explore nutrition through play while strengthening parent-child bonds. Hosted by the Empower Development Therapy Center team join Sol Activity Nutritionist and Dr. CC the OT for an empowering sensory fun event.
7/21 Hydration Heroes Week
Let’s turn hydration into a flavor adventure! In this super-fun class, your little food scientists will become Infused Water Wizards! We’ll explore why staying hydrated is like giving our bodies a superpower boost, especially during the summer. Then, we’ll get creative with nature’s candy: fresh strawberries, blueberries, cool mint leaves, crisp cucumber slices, and zesty orange wheels! Kids will mix their way to delicious, colorful “magic water” combinations – no sugar needed! They’ll learn how fruits and herbs make water exciting and discover fun ways to sip smart all day long.
Takeaways: Understanding hydration benefits, fun infused water recipe skills, excitement for drinking water.
7/28 Green Light Bites Week
Not all snacks are created equal! Join our exciting class where kids learn to “Go, Slow, Whoa” their engines using the traffic light system for foods! We’ll play games and discover:
● GO Foods (Green Light!): Power-up snacks for long-lasting energy!
● SLOW Foods (Yellow Light!): Enjoy sometimes snacks.
● WHOA Foods (Red Light!): Treat-time snacks, best saved for special occasions.
Our snack-building fun for the week will consist of a Power Parfait Jar.
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GO! Protein Base: Smooth sunflower seed butter.
SLOW! Fruit Layer: Chewy dried strawberries, mango, or blueberries.
SLOW! Carb Crunch: Crushed gluten-free pretzels or rice cakes for a salty-sweet crown!
Takeaways: Understanding “Go, Slow, Whoa” concept, practical snack making using the traffic light guide.
8/4 Sensory Smoothie Week
In this hands-on class, your little ones will become food and color adventurers! We’ll explore how each colorful fruit and veggie gives our bodies a superpower—then mix, pour, and blend our way to a delicious healthy smoothie! Kids will see and sniff fruits and vegetables (mango, banana, spinach), scoop and drop pre-cut ingredients into blenders (tiny hands safe!), and watch our nutritionist blend the colors into an Immunity Armor Elixir! This is the perfect chance for picky eaters to explore new flavors without pressure. When kids see friends cheering for unfamiliar foods, curiosity sparks. Group learning turns “ew” into “I helped make this!”
Takeaways: Food science fun, sensory confidence, recipe skills
