Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn key cafeteria expectations for safe, respectful holiday-season behavior and practice kindness through an engaging activity.
Clear expectations and positive routines build a safe, inclusive cafeteria environment and help students develop social skills and holiday cheer.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Expectations
3 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Game: Bingo
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Holiday Cafeteria Expectations
Cafeteria Rules Overview
Rule 1: Walk, Don’t Run
Rule 2: Talk Softly
Rule 3: Clean Up Your Area
Recap & Questions
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will learn polite cafeteria line and serving area etiquette, practicing waiting their turn, using respectful language, and supporting peers.
Polite behavior in lines and serving areas reduces conflicts, ensures fairness, and creates a respectful, inclusive cafeteria environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Lines & Serving Etiquette
3 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Game: Charades
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Polite Lines & Serving Etiquette
Key Etiquette Points
Wait Your Turn
Use Polite Words
Support Others
Recap & Questions
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn proper table manners and efficient cleanup routines to maintain a pleasant, safe cafeteria environment during the holiday season.
Good table manners and quick, organized cleanup foster respect, responsibility, and a joyful lunch atmosphere for all students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Table Manners
3 minutes
Step 3
Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Game: Cleanup Relay
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Table Manners & Cleanup Routines
Key Points
Sit Properly
Use Utensils Correctly
Pass Items Politely
Clean Up Efficiently
Recap & Questions
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on and celebrate their positive cafeteria behaviors, set personal kindness goals for the holiday season, and practice sharing kindness in a fun group activity.
Reflecting on successes and setting new kindness goals reinforces learned cafeteria expectations, boosts confidence, and keeps holiday cheer alive in the cafeteria.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Recap
2 minutes
Step 2
Reflection Discussion
3 minutes
Step 3
Set Kindness Goals
3 minutes
Step 4
Game: Kindness Snowball Toss
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Holiday Reflection & Kindness Goals
Recap of Cafeteria Expectations
Reflection Discussion
Set Your Kindness Goal
Game: Kindness Snowball Toss
Celebrate & Keep Going!
Discussion
Game
