Our second Cooking Up Literacy event was filled with surprises, smiles, and lots of learning! Sometimes the best adventures begin unexpectedly, and that's exactly what happened. We packed up, moved to a new room, and before long, the fun was in full swing! Families with children from the primary grades through high school rolled up their sleeves and created TWO delicious recipes—refreshing Lively Lemon Mint Water and creamy Homemade Ice Cream. But the recipes were only the be

To every family who joined us on Friday, thank you for making this event so memorable. There is something special that happens when families slow down long enough to spend time together. We watched parents and children cook together, laugh together, learn together, and even sing together. In that environment, learning happens naturally. Children expanded their vocabulary as they talked about ingredients. They explored science while creating a Blueberry Chocolate Chip Parfait.

A recipe, a smile, and time together. That's what Cooking Up Literacy is all about! What a wonderful day of learning, laughter, and family fun! Six amazing families joined us at the Gwinnett County Community Resource Center for a special Cooking Up Literacy experience that combined reading, movement, music, nutrition, and hands-on cooking. We kicked things off with our upbeat "Stir It Up Together" song, getting everyone moving and excited for the adventure ahead. Families san

As I began learning the kids’ names and hearing their excitement, it was clear this experience was already becoming something special. Our very first Cooking Up Literacy experience at the Boys & Girls Club didn’t involve cooking—but it delivered something just as meaningful. It built excitement. It built connection. And it gave kids ownership from day one. A Sweet Start Before the session began, kids enjoyed free Kona Ice during part of the scheduled time. It was a simple mo

Cooking Up Literacy is more than a program—it’s a growing community partnership supporting families through literacy, nutrition, and connection. Over the past several weeks, Cooking Up Literacy has been in a meaningful season of building—forming connections with organizations that share a commitment to supporting families and young children. While grant applications are part of the journey, the real work is happening in the relationships being formed; relationships that are h

At What’s Stirring Family Foundation, we believe every child deserves not just a seat in the room—but a moment to shine. During a recent literacy festival, one young participant eagerly anticipated her chance to take part in our Cooking Up Literacy demonstration—a hands-on experience combining reading, storytelling, and cooking. Although she was initially selected, only a limited number of participants could be chosen, and she did not have the opportunity to participate that