I also change all diapers and have everyone go potty and wash their hands before lunch.

I have a no getting up from your chairs rule during meals too and I enforce it. If they get up from their chairs without permission it means they are done and I remove their food. I also don't tolerate loudness and hyperactivity during meals. (I am so afraid they will choke). I sit right at the table with them during meals and I find it keeps them more calm. We talk about our morning or what we are going to do this afternoon.

I will also move a child who isn't listening or following the rules to the craft table to eat.

I am strict but it makes things so much easier because I used to hate mealtimes too!

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