Caterpillar’s Kitchen is a playful and engaging group designed to help children build confidence and familiarity with new foods through stories, exploration, and creative activities. Each week, we read a picture book or story featuring food, then bring the story to life through hands-on interactions, crafts, and sensory-based food exploration. The focus is not on eating or trying new foods but on fostering a positive and pressure-free relationship with food. This group is perfect for all children who may feel hesitant about new foods but are ready to explore in a fun, supportive environment. 

• Increase comfort and confidence in exploring new foods 
• Promote felt safety and autonomy while exploring and learning about new foods
• Foster curiosity and positive engagement with different textures, colors, and smells 
• Develop fine motor skills through hands-on food-related activities 
• Support social interactions and peer modeling in a low-pressure setting 
• Encourage language development through storytelling and group discussions 
• Build connections between food and fun to create positive mealtime experiences 

Enrollment Process:

1. Fill out our Group Inquiry Form.
2. A $100 deposit (refundable up to 2 weeks before the program begins, deducted from the total cost) will be required to hold your child's spot. Your confirmation of being in the group will be provided after the next step - the intake.
3. Upon receiving your form and deposit, you will be scheduled for a 20-minute intake interview (phone or video conferencing) with our group therapist.
   • Current or recent STAR families (received STAR services in the past 12 months) may not require the intake appointment.
4. Your spot will be confirmed for the program only AFTER completion of the intake.

For additional information and questions please contact us at groups@sensoryhealth.org or call us at 303-221-7827.