Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Health and Physical Development (HPD)
Subdomain: Self-Care
Goal: Children develop independence in caring for themselves and their environment.
Skill Progression: Eating/drinking
Age: 27-30 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 27-30 Months.Eats the same foods as the rest of the family
Situations for Observation of Skill
Interview the adult about mealtime. Observe the child at lunch or during a snack or meal with a variety of different items.
Elicitation Strategy
Ask the parent about what the child eats when eating with the whole family.
Behavior Observed
The child enjoys eating with the family.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Children feel more a part of the family when they share the same activities, eat the same food, and use the same utensils.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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