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Date: 2/21/2006 5:11:00 PM
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Author:
tocute411
(tocute411@aol.com)
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Subject:Food
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Hello everyone! Just wanted to know what everyone's thoughts were on the idea of presenting foods in a way that children will want to eat them. What are some of the benefits for doing this? Please let me know anything about this subject. Thanks!
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Date: 11/15/2006 3:32:00 PM
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Author:
NotSheri
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Subject:snacks
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We do serve one hot meal and also work with the snacks children bring and we have to be aware of allergies or other issues (vegetarian, etc). Still, there are lots of things you can do: We broil whole wheat English muffin halves with cheese and call them Tomato-not pizzas. Cut up veggies with individual cups of dip are great for crunching. A lot of what works isn't "cute" presentation so much as a sense of independance and forced choices.
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Date: 11/17/2006 2:51:00 PM
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Author:
Rosalva
(upcrosalva@earthlink.net)
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Subject:Food
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In my experience children will eat what they make most of the time where as when we make it they are very reluctant to try them. On the plus side they will be able to have a choice of very healthy foods you have provided for them.
Good luck and Happy Holidays
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Date: 4/28/2007 1:47:00 PM
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Author:
mary lofty
(mmlofty@aol.com)
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Subject:snacks and food issues
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cooking with children helps them to discover new foods. cooking with two year olds is really measure and mix.
One ccc I visited had this guideline for new foods: first presentation,you look at the food on your plate (small portion that the child served); at the second presentation the child took 'a lick' for a little taste. The staff said this 'look then lick' policy allowed children to get used to new foods over time and almost eliminated discussions of "I don't like that' or 'how mauch do I have to eat'.
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Date: 9/28/2007 10:20:00 AM
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Author:
Mollie
(craignmollie@cox.net)
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Subject:Food
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I am raising my 5 yr. old granddaughter and she doesn't like to eat much at all. If she is "in the mood" she'll eat. But to get her to eat better, I let her help prepare the food and we grow a little garden where she helps plant the veggies and then she sees it growing and picks it and washes them, then she'll eat it. I too use dips for her, maybe she'll eat veggies with dips, but not always. I let her explore with new veggies and she will try something especially if she sees it grow or helps in the preperation of it at meal time.
Mollie
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Date: 11/18/2006 3:07:00 PM
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Author:
k teacher
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Subject:cute food presentation
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When I worked in early learning centers, we had 'family style meals'. The children served themselves food and drinks. They also helped set the tables and clear their own plates. They felt significant and part of a community. They also felt successful and confident in their abilities to communicate, use tongs (fine motor skills), etc.If a child did not like something, they could have other foods offered on the table. However, we did encourage children to try something because they may like it. We also took into consideration sensory issues, whats going on in their lives, etc. There are other reasons why children may not want to eat something.
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