Weekly Meal & Snack Menu
Dec. 9th-Dec 13th, 2019 Menu
Weekly
Menu
~ MONDAY ~
Breakfast: Cheerios and Raisins
Lunch: Whole wheat mac and cheese, seeds, carrots, and salad
Snack: Crackers and applesauce
~ TUESDAY ~
Breakfast: Whole wheat pancakes and oranges
Lunch: Whole wheat cheese quesadilla, black beans, tomatoes, and salad
Snack: Pretzels and banana chips
~ WEDNESDAY ~
Breakfast: Roasted potatoes, and scrambled eggs
Lunch: Whole wheat dinner rolls, BBQ, peppers, and cucumbers
Snack: Veggies and ranch
~ THURSDAY ~
Breakfast: Whole wheat waffles and berries
Lunch: Ham wraps, sunflower seeds, carrots, and broccoli
Snack: Cheese sticks and cuties
~ FRIDAY ~
Breakfast: Fruit smoothies and sliced provolone cheese
Lunch: Chili, cornbread, tomatoes, and celery
Snack: Blue corn chips and salsa
Ideal family-style meals:
-
All the food is ready at the start of the meal.
-
Everyone sits down together.
-
The table looks great.
-
There are serving utensils for all the food.
-
Everyone is polite and waits to start eating until everyone is ready.
-
Food is passed from one person to another.
-
Everyone serves themselves (or with assistance)
-
There is plenty of food.
-
Everyone is happy and talking.
-
Develops independence.
-
Build self-esteem and confidence.
-
Develop healthy eating behaviors, such as trying new foods and making healthy food choices.
-
Children will also learn manners, and improve their social and language skills.
-
Eat based on their hunger and fullness cues