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ENCOURAGING SELF-HELP SKILLS
Right from the Nursery all the way up to our Preschoolers, our educators have a strong focus on the development of independence and self- help skills. Meal times are a fantastic opportunity for meaningful interactions and learning!
We support children to:
- Take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing by washing hands before meals
- Serve themselves using tongs and taking turns with their peers
- Feed themselves using utensils such as forks and spoons
- Scrape their plates/bowls when they have finished eating
- Use manners when asking for more food and before leaving the table
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