Mealtimes can sometimes feel like another routine to be rushed through, and sometimes the least enjoyable for adults and children. Yet if we apply the ideas of a slow pedagogy, mealtimes and snacktime are an important part of the day to be valued in their own right.
Mealtimes can be a social time where relationships can be strengthened, conversations shared, nourishing food enjoyed and for children to develop new skills. This takes time.
A key ingredient when thinking about what this means in practice is questioning how children can play an active role in the process, finding more ways to develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment in an unhurried environment.
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