Feeding & Mealtime

Independent eating, using utensils, preparing simple foods, and mealtime routines.

Examples & Achievements

• Uses fork and spoon effectively, beginning to use a knife for spreading
• Pours from a small pitcher into a cup
• Opens lunch containers and packaging
• Clears own place after eating
• Prepares simple snacks (spreading butter, peeling a banana)

How to Measure

• Eats a full meal using utensils with minimal spilling
• Pours liquid from a pitcher into a cup without spilling
• Opens 3+ types of food packaging independently
• Clears own dishes after a meal (observed)