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A typical Wednesday in the kitchen at Samuel J. Green is, well, anything but typical. At 7:15am a handful of middle school students are already lit up with excitement as they file into school. Wide eyed and bushy tailed, a few students pop into the kitchen. \u201cWhat are we making today?\u201d is their first question of the day. It\u2019s Spanish Cooking Club day after all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At 11am, a gaggle of 5th graders stream into the kitchen with lunches in tow. Chef Sasha heads upstairs to get the 7th and 8th graders. For these middle schoolers, Wednesdays provide another incentive to stay on top of their game academically. Only after they finish their assignments can they head down to the kitchen for Spanish Cooking Club.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By the time everyone makes it in, the kitchen is buzzing with 16 middle schoolers. There is a table for each grade: 5th, 7th and 8th. <\/span>Clap clap, clap-clap-clap.<\/span><\/i> The chefs begin with a call to attention, reminding students that being in the kitchen outside of class time is a privilege. By the looks on their faces and their eager bodies humming with anticipation, the students know it too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After a lively icebreaker, teachers direct students to their recipes for the day, but this time there is a special challenge. In Spanish Cooking Club, not only are the recipes from a different country each week as the club travels gastronomically through Latin America (starting in Mexico and ending in Argentina by the end of the trimester), but the recipe must first be translated. Upon first glance the recipe is easily separated into sections for \u201cIngredients\u201d and \u201cDirections.\u201d But take a closer look, and bolded words that are new to some students like<\/span> frijoles<\/i><\/b>,<\/span> taz\u00f3n,<\/i><\/b> and <\/span>picado<\/i><\/b> pop out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Teachers challenge students to recall the words in Spanish they learned the week before. The chefs draw students\u2019 attention to a white board filled with key terms in Spanish, defined and separated into thematic categories such as <\/span>Tools, Ingredients, Verbs,<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Prep<\/span><\/i>. Students look up often to use this resource for extra help as they translate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After the first 30 seconds of solo work time, students turn to their partners to decipher the recipe. <\/span>Chiles chipotles<\/span><\/i>? One student proudly explains to his group that the order of descriptive words are flipped in Spanish. Students\u2019 faces light up as they begin to understand. \u201c<\/span>Sal y pimienta<\/span><\/i>, salt and pepper!\u201d exclaims one student, proudly sharing what she remembers. Another student raises their hand to share an alternative word they use at home for <\/span>picado<\/span><\/i>, or chop<\/span>.<\/span><\/i> The kitchen hums, everyone hurriedly translating so they can get to the much-anticipated cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ingredients are brought out, and the class becomes something between a choreographed dance and controlled chaos; some students work together to decipher recipes and prep ingredients, while others work diligently at the stove. Chef teachers float between groups to answer questions and reinforce highlighted Spanish vocabulary. \u201cYou\u2019re gonna need the <\/span>sarten<\/span><\/i> and the <\/span>cebolla,<\/span><\/i>\u201d Chef Megan reminds the 5th graders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twenty quick minutes later, the groups plate their <\/span>tostadas de tinga<\/span><\/i> before hurrying off to recess or back to class. The smiles and look of pride on the students\u2019 faces tell the whole story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the students in Spanish Cooking Club, the 50 quick minutes together in the kitchen transforms their day. Overcoming a challenge \u2013 whether that be deciphering a recipe, learning a new language, or sharing knowledge with peers \u2013 pulls students out of their comfort zone and leaves them proud of the tangible (and delicious) result that their learning and teamwork have produced. Even the quietest students are excited to share what they made and explain to their teachers and classmates how they prepared it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When asked how Spanish Cooking Club came about, Chef Sasha says, \u201cWe saw the leadership potential in so many of our bilingual and Spanish-speaking students. At the same time, we saw a desire in other students to learn Spanish. So why not bring the two together?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Edible Schoolyard\u2019s chef teachers designed Spanish Cooking Club to create space for students\u2019 identities, language, and food culture to be seen and celebrated in ways that are not typically possible at school. Exploring various dishes and cultures throughout Latin America affirms students\u2019 diverse experiences and backgrounds, while simultaneously increasing students\u2019 global perspectives and cultural awareness. Spanish Cooking Club also gives students the opportunity to build relationships with one another while gaining teamwork and communication skills. Learning from one another not only reinforces connections but celebrates differences through an asset-based lens, as each student offers a unique contribution to their team.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few minutes after the kitchen has been cleared, a couple of students from the club lead a group of teachers and school leaders into the kitchen. \u201cWe had to get some for everyone!\u201d they exclaim. Students eagerly assemble tostadas for the adults, moving in practiced unison. While carefuly garnishing each plate with queso and crema, the students describe each ingredient and technique used, relying on each other’s memories and experiences to recount the recipe in detail. The chefs stand back, observing the scene and looking for clues that this new endeavor is leading to the student outcomes they\u2019d envisioned. The curious and excited crowd and the students\u2019 skillful hands and proud smiles say it all.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”4\/6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

el Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Un mi\u00e9rcoles t\u00edpico en la cocina de Samuel J. Green es, pues, cualquier cosa menos t\u00edpica. A las 7:15am algunos estudiantes de escuela secundaria ya est\u00e1n iluminados con emoci\u00f3n cuando llegan a la escuela. Con los ojos muy abiertos y con mucha energ\u00eda, algunos estudiantes van a la cocina. \u201c\u00bfQu\u00e9 vamos a hacer hoy?\u201d Es su primera pregunta del d\u00eda. \u00a1Es el d\u00eda del Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol!<\/span><\/p>\n

A las 11am, un grupo de estudiantes de 5to grado vienen a la cocina con sus almuerzos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chef Sasha corre arriba para recoger a los estudiantes de 7to y 8avo grado. Para estos estudiantes de secundaria, los mi\u00e9rcoles proveen otro incentivo para mantenerse al d\u00eda acad\u00e9micamente. S\u00f3lo despu\u00e9s de que han terminado sus tareas pueden ir a la cocina para el Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuando todos llegan, la cocina est\u00e1 animada con 16 estudiantes. Hay una mesa para cada nivel de grado: 5to, 7to, y 8avo. <\/span>Clap clap, clap-clap-clap.<\/span><\/i> Los chefs empiezan con una llamada de atenci\u00f3n, recordando a los estudiantes que estar en la cocina fuera de la hora de clase es un privilegio. Por las miradas en sus caras y sus cuerpos entusiastas animados con anticipaci\u00f3n, los estudiantes tambi\u00e9n lo saben.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despu\u00e9s de una charla para romper el hielo, los maestros dirigen a los estudiantes a sus recetas para el d\u00eda, pero esta vez hay un reto especial. En el Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol, no solo se hacen las recetas de un pa\u00eds diferente cada semana mientras el club viaja gastron\u00f3micamente a trav\u00e9s de Am\u00e9rica Latina (empezando en M\u00e9xico y terminando en Argentina por el fin del trimestre), pero la receta tiene que ser traducida primero. A primera vista, la receta est\u00e1 separada f\u00e1cilmente en secciones para \u201cIngredientes\u201d y \u201cIndicaciones.\u201d Pero ech\u00e9 otra mirada, y palabras negritas que son nuevas a algunas estudiantes como <\/span>frijoles<\/i><\/b>,<\/span> taz\u00f3n,<\/i><\/b> y <\/span>picado <\/i><\/b>sobresalen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Los maestros desaf\u00edan a los estudiantes a recordar las palabras en espa\u00f1ol que aprendieron la semana anterior. Dirigen la atenci\u00f3n de los estudiantes a una pizarra llena de palabras claves en espa\u00f1ol, definidas y divididas en categor\u00edas tem\u00e1ticas como <\/span>Herramientas, Ingredientes, Verbos, y Preparaci\u00f3n<\/span><\/i>.<\/span> Los estudiantes levantan la vista frecuentemente para usar ese recurso para ayuda extra mientras traducen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despu\u00e9s de los primeros 30 segundos de trabajo independiente, los estudiantes giran a sus compa\u00f1eros para descifrar la receta. \u00bf<\/span>Chiles chipotles<\/span><\/i>? Un estudiantes explica orgullosamente que la orden de palabras descriptivas est\u00e1 al rev\u00e9s en espa\u00f1ol. Las caras de los estudiantes se iluminan mientras empiezan a entender. \u201c<\/span>Sal y pimienta<\/span><\/i>, salt and pepper!\u201d exclama un estudiante, compartiendo orgullosamente lo que recuerde. Otra estudiante levanta la mano para compartir una palabra diferente que usan en casa para <\/span>picar<\/span><\/i>. La cocina se anima, todos traduciendo r\u00e1pidamente para que puedan cocinar ya.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traigan los ingredientes, y la clase se convierte en algo entre un baile coreografiado y caos controlado; algunos estudiantes trabajan juntos para descifrar recetas y preparar ingredientes mientras otros trabajan diligentemente en la estufa. Maestros ayudan con varios grupos para contestar preguntas y reforzar vocabulario en espa\u00f1ol resaltado. \u201cVan a necesitar la sart\u00e9n<\/span> y la <\/span>cebolla<\/span><\/i>,\u201d Chef Megan recuerde a los estudiantes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Veinte minutos m\u00e1s tarde, los grupos ponen sus <\/span>tostadas de tinga<\/span><\/i> en los platos antes de volver a recreo o a clase. Las sonrisas y miradas de orgullo en las caras de los estudiantes cuentan la historia completa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Para los estudiantes en el Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol, los 50 minutos juntos en la cocina transforma su d\u00eda. Superando un reto – si sea descifrar una receta, aprender un nuevo idioma, o compartiendo su sabidur\u00eda con amigos – le tira a los estudiantes de su zona de confort y les deja orgullosos del resultado tangible (y delicioso) que su aprendizaje y trabajo en equipo ha producido. A\u00fan los estudiantes m\u00e1s t\u00edmidos est\u00e1n emocionados de compartir lo que hicieron y explicar a sus maestros y compa\u00f1eros de clase c\u00f3mo lo hicieron.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuando le pregunta c\u00f3mo empez\u00f3 el Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol, Chef Sasha dice, \u201cVimos el potencial de liderazgo en tantos de nuestros estudiantes biling\u00fces e hispanohablantes. A la vez, vimos un deseo en otros estudiantes de aprender espa\u00f1ol. \u00bfEntonces por qu\u00e9 no unir a los dos?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Los maestros-chefs de Patio Comestible dise\u00f1aron al Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol para crear espacio para las identidades, idiomas, y cultura de comida de los estudiantes para que se las puedan celebrar y ver de maneras que t\u00edpicamente no son posibles en escuela. Explorando platos y culturas diferentes a trav\u00e9s de Am\u00e9rica Latina afirma las experiencias e historias diversas de los estudiantes, mientras simult\u00e1neamente aumentado las perspectivas globales y concientizaci\u00f3n cultural de los estudiantes. El Club de Cocina en Espa\u00f1ol tambi\u00e9n les da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de fortalecer amistades entre ellos mientras que ganan habilidades de comunicaci\u00f3n y trabajo en equipo. Aprender de uno al otro no solo refuerza conexiones pero tambi\u00e9n celebra diferencias de una vista basada en los valores, como que cada estudiantes ofrece una contribuci\u00f3n \u00fanica al equipo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Algunos minutos despu\u00e9s de que han limpiado la cocina, algunos estudiantes del club llevan un grupo de maestros y l\u00edderes escolares a la cocina. \u201cTuvimos que conseguir un poco para todos!\u201d exclaman. Los estudiantes preparan tostadas para los adultos, movi\u00e9ndose en simultaneidad practicada. Mientras cuidadosamente decoran cada plato con queso y crema, los estudiantes describen cada ingrediente y t\u00e9cnica usada, dependiendo de las memorias y experiencias de cada uno para narrar la receta en detalle. Los chefs se mantienen alejados, observando la escena y buscando pistas que este nuevo esfuerzo est\u00e1 guiando a los resultados en los estudiantes que imaginaron. La multitud curiosa y emocionada y las manos habilidosos y sonrisas orgullosas de cada estudiantes les dice todo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2232″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2229″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2231″ img_size=”LARGE”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2230″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2233″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2228″ img_size=”LARGE”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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