{"id":2399,"date":"2020-12-04T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/falkirkearlyyears\/?p=2399"},"modified":"2021-03-26T11:22:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T11:22:24","slug":"marvellous-moments-for-marvellous-mealtimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/falkirkearlyyears\/marvellous-moments-for-marvellous-mealtimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Marvellous Moments for Marvellous Mealtimes"},"content":{"rendered":"

I can honestly say I am absolutely blown away by the commitment and focus our Falkirk practitioners have had in implementing marvellous mealtimes. Just two years ago only two settings in Falkirk were implementing the very beginning of the approach.<\/p>\n

Fast forward a few years with some challenges, a lot of possibilities, a few case studies and a few ( a lot!) visitors and we now have Marvellous Mealtimes sweeping across Falkirk.<\/p>\n

While this year has been challenging in many ways, it was important not to lose focus of what is truly important to us in early years- to ensure our wee people are at the heart of all we do. As oor Lisa McCabe likes to remind us- \u201ckeep the main thing, the main thing\u201d and put simply this is what you have done practitioners of Falkirk!<\/p>\n

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Of course there is still challenges and hurdles to overcome, however being solution focused, sharing practice and seeking support when needed is paramount in moving forward.<\/p>\n

As we move forward in the marvellous mealtime experience and \u201cThe Larder\u201d begins to provide opportunities for us to cook and bake with children, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to go over a few considerations and top tips.<\/p>\n

Considerations<\/h5>\n

Baking and cooking should still be happening regularly within your setting. However, as we know, things have had to be adapted and routines altered. The following points will support you in developing baking and cooking. :<\/p>\n