Activity
Going Out to Eat
Going out to a restaurant is an enjoyable activity and a chance to engage in the community.
Going out to a restaurant is an enjoyable activity and a chance to engage in the community. This experience offers the opportunity to work on many skill areas in the expanded core curriculum, while also having fun.
- Travel to the restaurant.
- Plan what to order, using a braille, large print, or picture menu, if possible.
- Students should determine if they have the necessary amount of money for the item(s) they wish to order.
- Place the order. Stress the importance of patience and good manners when addressing the server.
- Some students may prefer to eat without an adult present.
- Students should calculate the tip, with assistance, as necessary.
- Students pay the bill, determining the correct amount of money needed.
- Return to school.
- Invite students to write about their restaurant experience. Use this as an opportunity to practice literacy skills by writing restaurant reviews, emailing a friend or family member about the meal, or keeping a food journal.
- Encourage the students to be as independent as possible in planning and experiencing the outing.
By Charlotte Cushman
