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Program Administration and Staffing
Family-Style Meals
Snacks and meals in GSRP are part of the curriculum. Decisions regarding meal service should not be made based on ease and efficiency for adults. Snack and mealtimes provide daily opportunities to demonstrate the program philosophy in a visible way through the practices of participatory learning and authentic conversations that build relationships between children and adults. See Resources below for quality features of family-style meals, where adults and children eat together in the classroom.
Resources
Family Style Meal Service with Children:
Why You Should Serve Family Style:
https://headstart.gov/sites/default/files/video/attachments/family-style-dining-tips.pdf