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13 Tips for Mealtime Supports in Early Childhood Programs
June 2, 2026
Mealtime and snacktime can provide opportunities to help children build a variety of skills and strengthen adult–child and peer relationships. Through frequent repetition and growth, children can acquire complex adaptive,…
Eat and Learn! Working Literacy, Math, Science, and Art Into Early Childhood Mealtimes
January 9, 2025
Early childhood mealtimes are about more than just eating. They’re ideal settings for connecting with others and learning important new academic or pre-academic skills. Adapted from the new guidebook Meaningful Mealtimes,…
6 Qualities of Meaningful Mealtimes for Young Children
November 21, 2024
Mealtimes in early learning settings are about more than just eating. They present rich opportunities for connection, learning, and positive food experiences. The new guidebook Meaningful Mealtimes shows early childhood…
9 Practices for Enriching Mealtimes in Early Learning Settings
September 5, 2024
*Today’s guest blog post is by the authors of the practical new book Meaningful Mealtimes—Yev Veverka, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Susan A. Ramage, R.N., M.N., Christy Baker, OTR/L, CLE, Kelsey Milne, M.S.,…