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11359 W Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA, 90066

Branches Atelier is committed to creating high-quality, creative, dynamic, educational programs for children, families and educators. We are a social constructivist program, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.

Based on our fundamental belief that children learn best when their work is meaningful and in a social context, we integrate all areas of curriculum though short-term explorations and long-term project . Children are viewed as protagonists in their learning and are encouraged to work in collaboration with their peers to co-construct new theories and ideas.

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Atelier of Taste

 

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The Atelier of Taste ® was developed by Branches Atelier in 2008 and has a registerd trademark with the U.S patent and Trademark Office.

Recognizing the importance to introduce a wide variety of healthy foods and flavors to children at an early age, we developed The Atelier of Taste to be part of our preschool curriculum here at Branches. The children meet once a week in our kitchen or in the outdoor atelier to explore and experience the many different possibilities of healthy organic food, much of which is grown in our own garden. 

We explore the language of food in depth via the following:

  • What are slow foods?

  • What are the techniques and tools of tasting?

  • How does the exploration of food extend and deepen children’s poetic language?

  • How is food integrated in other areas of preschool  curriculum?

  • How are different flavor combinations introduced to the children?

  • How are herbs and spices introduced to the children?

  • What is the current research on children and healthy eating?

  • How does our local community support the children’s connection to food?

  • What role do parents play in creating community through community lunches?

We also offer The Atelier of Taste as a day long workshop for parents and educators twice throughout the school year.