Homeschool Enrichments
Some of life's most meaningful lessons aren't found in a workbook. They're found around a table.
Our homeschool enrichment classes combine seasonal cooking, practical life skills, science, history, math, and creativity in a hands-on environment where students learn by doing.
Every recipe becomes an opportunity to build confidence, solve problems, and discover the joy of making something from scratch.
Fall Course
COURSE DETAILS:
START DATE: Sept. 9, 2026
FREQUENCY: Every Other Wednesday
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: L’Amore Turlock
AGE: 6 - 10 Years OldA hands-on cooking course designed to build confidence in the kitchen. Students learn essential skills like kitchen safety, measuring, mixing, following recipes, and preparing simple meals while exploring seasonal ingredients and discovering the science behind cooking. Each class encourages creativity, teamwork, and practical life skills children can use at home.
This will be a semester long class from September to December. A full calendar will be provided after registration along with a course outline. The cost includes all materials, recipes, and ingredients.
COURSE DETAILS:
START DATE: Sept. 16, 2026
FREQUENCY: Every Other Wednesday
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: L’Amore Turlock
AGE: 8-12 Years OldDesigned for students ready to build on foundational kitchen skills, this hands-on course develops greater independence, confidence, and culinary technique. Students refine their cooking and baking abilities while exploring knife skills, food science, meal planning, seasonal cooking, and food preservation. Each class challenges students to think critically, solve problems, and prepare recipes with increasing skill and responsibility.
This will be a semester long class from September to December. A full calendar will be provided after registration along with a course outline. The cost includes all materials, recipes, and ingredients.
COURSE DETAILS:
START DATE: Sept. 14, 2026
FREQUENCY: Every Other Monday
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: L’Amore Turlock
AGE: 13+
Kitchen Pathways is designed for teens who are ready to take their cooking skills to the next level while gaining confidence and independence in the kitchen. Students will prepare complete meals from scratch, learn advanced culinary techniques, and develop practical skills they can use for years to come.
Throughout the semester, students strengthen cooking and baking techniques, practice kitchen organization and time management, explore food science and nutrition, and build the confidence to cook for themselves, their families, and beyond.
Autumn/Winter Course
Harvest • Bread • Apples • Soup • Preserving • Holiday Baking
Frequently Asked Questions
Let us answers some of your questions regarding our enrichment program.
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Yes! We are currently a vendor for Hart Ransom Charter and would love to team up with more local charters. Send us an email at hello@tegnermill.com to help us get paperwork started.
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Yes of course - We would love to have you as part of our program.
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We will continue to have several single drop in classes for kids each month.
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Yes- our curriculum provides a progression that will give your child independence in the kitchen.
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The fall semester will run September to December and the spring semester from January to May.
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Yes! We are currently accepting registrations while working toward approval with additional charter schools.
To reserve your student's spot, full tuition is due at the time of registration.
If Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen is approved as a vendor through your charter school before the start of the semester, we will reimburse your private payment accordingly.
If vendor approval is not granted, or if you choose not to use charter funds, your private registration will remain in place, and no further action is required.
Please note that enrollment is limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
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View Hart-Ransom’s enrichment catalog to find the Promo Code.
What to Expect
Practical Life Skills - Cooking, baking, organization, and kitchen confidence.
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Seasonal Learning - Following the harvest throughout the school year.
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Kitchen Science - Chemistry, biology, observation, and experimentation.
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Food & Culture - Recipes that connect students to history, geography, and traditions.
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Community & Hospitality- Learning to serve, share, and gather around the table.
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Join Us Around The Table
Whether your student is just beginning their kitchen journey or already loves to cook, our homeschool enrichment program offers a welcoming place to explore, create, and grow alongside other families.
About Our Teaching Kitchen
Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen is a hands-on cooking program rooted in seasonal ingredients, practical kitchen skills, and gathering around the table. We teach old skills for modern families through classes designed to help people cook with confidence and connection.