Cafeteria
For best results, teach this lesson in the cafeteria that your students will be using.
Step 1: Introduce rule
It is important to be safe, respectful and responsible when using the
Tell
Cafeteria. This is important because you and others will be eating here
each day and we want you to be safe and enjoy your meal.
Step 2: Introduce examples
Teach
SAFE
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Examples of being
SAFE are ____.
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Examples of being
RESPECTFUL are __.
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RESPECTFUL
Enter quietly
WALK
Keep hands, feet, and
FOOD to yourself
Sit on bottom, feet
on the floor
Eat your OWN food
Walk facing forward
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Examples of being
RESPONSIBLE are _.
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RESPONSIBLE
Use indoor voices
Talk with students
nearby and at the
same table
Follow directions
first time asked
Be polite: use please,
thank-you, excuse me
Use good manners:
chew with mouth
closed
Wait patiently
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Stay in your place in
line
Take only what you
will eat
Sit at your assigned
table
Raise your hand to be
excused
Clean up after
yourself
Stack trays neatly
Step 3: Introduce non-examples
(teacher model only- not students)
Ask
Is _____ an example
of being _____?
Is _____ an example of
being SAFE?
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Running
Sharing food
Pushing and shoving
Am I being _____
when I _____?
Is _____ an example of
being RESPECTFUL?
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Loud talking
Playing
Throwing food
Not following
directions
Is _____ an example of
being RESPONSIBLE?
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Leaving a mess
Taking more than I
can eat
Not stacking trays
Leaving without
permission
Step 4: Review examples briefly
Ask
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Is _____ an example of being _____ (safe, respectful, responsible)?
Am I being _____ (safe, respectful, responsible) when I _____?
Finish this sentence: To be _____ (safe, respectful, responsible) in restroom, I
will ________.
Step 5: Student activities
Model
for the
students
the expected
behavior.
Lead the students
as they practice
the expected
behaviors.
Test the students
by asking them to
model correct
examples.
1. Enter quietly
2. Wait in line
3. Get food
4. Walk to the table
5. Eat your own food
6. Clean up your area
7. Raise hand and wait to be excused
8. Dump your trash
9. Stack your tray
10. Walk to recess (or study hall/buddy room)
Teacher: Constantly give feedback to students when you notice students
meeting expectations.
Step 6: Restate the rule
It is important to be safe, respectful and responsible when using the
Tell
Cafeteria. This is important because you and others will be eating here
each day and we want you to be safe and enjoy your meal.
Step 7: Sentence Frame Review
Review
An example of being _______ (safe, respectful, responsible) in the cafeteria
is_________.
Comments, thoughts, or questions for next time the lesson is taught:
Review of Cafeteria Procedures
Wait quietly in line
Get Food
Eat
Clean up
Leave
Reteach of Cafeteria Expectations
Be Safe
Looks Like
Sounds Like
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Formal Review of Expectations in the
Cafeteria
A. The expectation I chose not to follow was (circle all that apply):
Being SAFE
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Enter quietly
WALK
Keep hands, feet, and FOOD
to yourself
Sit on bottom, feet on the
floor
Eat your OWN food
Walk facing forward
Being RESPECTFUL
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Use indoor voices
Talk with students nearby
and at the same table
Follow directions first time
asked
Be polite: use please, thankyou, excuse me
Use good manners: chew
with mouth closed
Wait patiently
Being RESPONSIBLE
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Stay in your place in line
Take only what you will eat
Sit at your assigned table
Raise your hand to be
excused
Clean up after yourself
Stack trays neatly
B. My inappropriate behavior was:
C. I think I made this choice because:
D. Should I choose to do this again, a possible consequence might be:
E. Next time I will:
I understand I will not be able to eat in the cafeteria until this form has been completed, signed,
and returned.
Student signature: _________________________ Date: ______________
Parent comments and feedback:
Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________