The Dreaded School Cafeteria Scene What Could Be Making The Dream Come True As Simple as 1-2-3 Managing the Phases of Lunch Time Teaching Restaurant-Like Behavior Deciding Decor From Institutional Blah to Affordable Pizzaz Building Excitement for the Project Grand Opening Maintaining and Celebrating Accomplishments Managing `Other Duties as Assigned' Conclusion Bon Appetit
This book is a useful guide, filled with mini-lessons and activities in the "Idea Bank," for making the onerous "extra" duties of elementary schools more enjoyable and educational. There are practical tips for thinking about cafeteria, recess, bus and other duties in a new and positive light. Complete information is provied on creating a cafeteria environemtn that is more restaurant-like. A multitude of ideas are presented for creating a positive learning environment in the lunchroom and in the school yard, and for creating a relaxing experience for teachers assigned to those duties. There are ideas for making bus trips and recess duty, whether outdoors or on a rainy day inside, more productive experiences for all. The authors have included reproducible forms and materials to be used in the activities. This book is for any elementary school principal or assistant principal, teacher or school volunteer, who is interested in making the difficult chores of cafeteria, recess, and bus supervision into enjoyable experiences for everyone.
Joanne C. Wachter is a writer and consultant with expertise in education. Her teaching experience includes elementary school and middle school stints as a classroom teacher and language arts supervisor.