Community Participation
Integrated Learning Continuum
Restaurant

Learning Areas

Emerging

Developing

Mastery

Literacy

Recognizes familiar restaurant signs and logos (e.g., McDonalds, Perkins, Dairy Queen)

Recognizes food items in picture form on a menu

Matches sample picture of food item to picture in a menu (e.g., picture of hamburger to one in a menu)

Matches printed word of food item to printed word in a menu

Points or indicates correct picture of food item when verbally requested to (e.g., point to the picture of fries)

Holds menu right side up and understands left to right orientation of the printed word

Reads familiar restaurant signs (e.g., McDonald's, Perkins, Dairy Queen)

Reads food items on a menu (both written and pictorial)

Once directed to correct section of a menu is able to read and locate the food item that they desire (e.g., beverages- pop, dessert-pie)

Understands that menus are separated into various sections depending on the type of food item

Reads and comprehend the written name of a restaurant without the association of a logo (e.g., Mrs. B's café)

Reads a map in order to determine where a restaurant is located

Reads and comprehend the written words on a menu

Locates appropriate section of a menu in order to find a specific food item (beverages, main dishes, side orders, desserts)

Communication

When presented with pictorial choices of two food items indicates preference (by pointing, verbalizing, eye gazing, head nod)

Orders food items with the assistance of a picture list, pre-recorded message on a communication device, or physical guidance etc.

Responds to others requests or greetings (vocalizes, verbally, turns head towards speaker, etc.)

Requests assistance from a "trusted adult"

Asks for help from a trusted person

Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate topics to converse about

Responds to clerk/waiter questions (e.g., What size drink? How do you want your eggs cooked?, etc.)

Has an appropriate conversation with waitperson or clerk

Identifies if they need help, request assistance from a trusted adult, and problem solve an appropriate solution to a problem

States preferences as how the food is prepared or what flavor of beverage (e.g., steak-well done, scrambled eggs, strawberry shake, etc.)

Math & Science

Demonstrates an awareness that money has value and must be kept in a safe place (wallet, waist pack)

Given a specified amount of money will pass/exchange money with cashier

Identifies coins (quarter, nickel, penny, dime)

Given specified dollar amount counts out necessary number of $1 bills

Demonstrates number recognition but needs assistance to read the price of an item

Determines if he/she has enough money to purchase a particular meal

Given two prices of food items determines which dollar amount is more

Identifies coins and bills and their values

Knows he/she must leave a tip but requires assistance to determine correct money amount

Given a dollar amount rounds up to the next dollar

Pays for meal  independently

Counts coin and bill combinations to pay for purchase

Figures out appropriate amount of tip for a bill

Pays a bill using a credit/debit card or check

Determines how much more money is needed In order to purchase a meal

Uses coupons/ discount cards for purchases

Social Studies

Greets others appropriately

Acknowledges the existence of others In current surroundings

Remains seated during the duration of the mealtime

Displays appropriate Interactions with others with minimal assistance

Accepts/Tolerates assistance of others in order to remain safe

Tolerates/functions in quiet and spacious environments (during non prime meal times) in order to remain safe and successful

Accesses fast food restaurants due to the immediacy of food delivery and quick service

Waits in line for food/ wait for food to come to table for short periods of time

May requires a large area of personal space while eating

Demonstrates "stranger safety" skills

Asks for help if needed

Interacts appropriately with others around them (peers, staff, restaurant staff)

Accepts others who are different from self

Shows awareness for various seating procedures In restaurants (e.g. wait to be seated vs. please seat yourself)

Dines in both fast food and dine in restaurants

Waits in line for short periods of time

Able to dine in both fast food/dine in restaurants during prime meal times with little to no difficulties

Sits in close proximity of others while eating

Dines in a variety of restaurant environments (crowded, noisy, congested, small quarters, smoky, etc.)

Demonstrates patience to wait in line for food/wait for food to come to table for long periods of time

Dines in both fast food/dine in restaurants during prime meal times (e.g., lunch or dinner rush)

Personal Resource Management

Knows he or she needs help in the restaurant

Recognizes that a menu contains/consists of a list of food items

Accepts/tolerates wearing a waist pack or carrying a wallet to keep ID and money safe

Locates certain foods on a menu

Knows if he or she has enough money for a particular meal

Asks appropriate questions about the menu

Knows that different restaurants serve different kinds of food

Is responsible for personal belongings (ID, money, purse)

Uses menus with varieties of layouts/displays of food from different restaurants

Pays for a meal independently

Makes decisions on what restaurant to dine at based on the type of food they serve

Orders a meal and stays within a budgeted amount of money

Physical Education / Recreation & Leisure Skills

Is a participant in the decision making process as to where one would like to dine for a meal?

Wears clothing that is picked out by caregiver to wear out in the community

Practices safety in the restaurant (with assistance)

Helps make decisions about appropriate food to order

Needs complete assistance and supervision of a caregiver to provide transportation to and from restaurant

Assists in picking out appropriate clothes for a given restaurant

Practices safety

Makes good decisions about food to order

Assists in the process of arranging for appropriate mode of transportation to and from restaurant

Utilizes a variety of modes of transportation with the supervision of a caregiver

Determines correct type of clothing to wear for a particular restaurant

Demonstrates safe behavior at all times while in restaurant

Independently orders appropriate and healthy food at restaurant

Arranges and determines appropriate mode of transportation to and from restaurant (metro bus, taxi cab, walk, ask for ride)

Accesses/utilizes a variety of modes of transportation without supervision of caregiver