Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Family Style Meals

    • Family Style Meals

    • More Than Just a Meal

    • The Why Behind Family Style Meals

    • What Do Children Learn During Family Style Meals?

    • What We'll Explore
  • 2

    Preparing for Family Style Meals

    • The BIG Picture

    • Special Considerations

    • What's in our Family Style Toolkit?

    • EXAMPLES

    • Serving Utensils

    • From Kitchen to Table

    • Getting TO the Table

    • Tips for Starting Family Style Meals
  • 3

    At The Table

    • The Big Picture

    • Pull Up a Chair!

    • Do Teachers Eat Too?

    • Let Them Do It!

    • Helping =/= Taking Over

    • Sticking to the Schedule

    • Pack Some Patience

    • Offer =/= Take

    • Dos and Don'ts

    • Choice Needs Guidance

    • Choice Needs Guidance 2

    • We're Teaching Skills

    • Modeling Mealtime

    • Talking the Talk

    • Be the Example

    • Things TO Talk About

    • When Things Get Messy

    • Messy Mindset

    • Ending the Meal

    • Everyone Has a Job!

    • Mealtime Conversations
  • 4

    Every Child at the Table

    • The Big Picture

    • Safety First

    • Know IXL's Policies

    • Peanut/Tree-Nut Free

    • What You Need to Know

    • When Food Comes From Home

    • Packed Lunch =/= Different Mealtime

    • Different Plates are Normal

    • Belonging Doesn't Require Same-ness
  • 5

    Teaching the Skills

    • The Big Picture

    • Family Style is CURRICULUM

    • Practice Before the Plate

    • Start Small & Build Independence

    • Scaffold the Skills

    • Teach the Invisible Skills

    • Teach the Invisible Skills 2
  • 6

    Reacting to Real Life

    • The Big Picture

    • When Real Life Happens

    • What Do I Do When....

    • Other Things to Think About

    • Know When to Step In

    • The Difference is WHY We're Stepping In
  • 7

    Conclusion

    • Wrap Up

    • Reflection