Weekly Meal & Snack Menu

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