Help students understand what to expect during lunchtime with these engaging Cafeteria and Lunchroom Behavior Social Story and SEL Activities!

The cafeteria is a busy social environment with routines and expectations that students may need help learning. This resource provides opportunities to explicitly teach expected and unexpected lunchroom behavior through an editable social story, game, worksheets, maze, and drawing activities.

Perfect for introducing cafeteria routines at the beginning of the school year or reviewing expectations after a break, these activities can be used during classroom SEL lessons, individual counseling, small-group instruction, and schoolwide behavior support.

📦 What's Included:

📖 Editable Cafeteria & Lunchroom Social Story

• Social story focused on expected and unexpected cafeteria behavior.
• Introduces school lunchroom routines and expectations.
• Editable format for adapting the story to your school or students.
• Visual and written opportunities to discuss what happens during lunchtime.

🎲 Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Game

• Game-based activity for reviewing cafeteria expectations.
• Opportunities to identify and discuss different lunchroom behaviors.
• Encourages students to consider how their choices affect shared spaces.

✏️ Lunchroom Behavior Worksheets

• Printable activities for reinforcing cafeteria expectations.
• Opportunities to review expected and unexpected behaviors.
• Can be used as follow-up activities after reading the social story.

🌀 Cafeteria Behavior Maze

• Maze activity connected to lunchroom behavior expectations.
• A hands-on way to review the lesson.
• Useful for individual practice or classroom SEL activities.

🎨 Lunchroom Drawing Activities

• Drawing-based activities for exploring cafeteria expectations.
• Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding visually.
• An alternative way for students to participate without relying entirely on written responses.

🎒 Quick Details: Elementary students | 📖 Editable social story | 🎲 Behavior game | ✏️ Worksheets | 🌀 Maze | 🎨 Drawing activities | 🍽️ Cafeteria routines & expectations

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🌟 Expected Behaviors Bundle

• Includes this cafeteria behavior resource alongside additional school expectations activities (assembly, bathroom, recess, indoor recess, friendship, hallway, bus, problem-solving, and more.)
• Features editable social stories, games, sorting activities, and worksheets.
• Helps students explore expected and unexpected behavior in different school settings.
• Useful for back-to-school instruction, classroom lessons, and ongoing social skills support.

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🎯 Skills Addressed:

✔️ Understanding cafeteria and lunchroom expectations

✔️ Recognizing expected and unexpected behaviors

✔️ Learning school routines and procedures

✔️ Practicing social awareness in shared spaces

✔️ Developing independence during lunchtime

✔️ Considering how behavior affects others

✔️ Building familiarity with school environments

💡 Ways to Use It:

• Read the editable cafeteria social story before students begin eating lunch in a new school environment.
• Customize the story to reflect your school's specific cafeteria procedures and expectations.
• Use the game to review expected and unexpected behaviors during classroom SEL lessons.
• Incorporate the worksheets into small-group counseling or individual support sessions.
• Offer the maze and drawing activities as hands-on ways to reinforce the lesson.
• Revisit the activities after school vacations or when cafeteria routines change.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and cafeteria staff to provide consistent, clear expectations.

👩‍🏫 Who It's For:

Perfect for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, special education teachers, classroom teachers, behavior specialists, and other educators supporting students in kindergarten through second grade.

This resource is especially useful for professionals looking for visual, explicit instruction to help students understand cafeteria routines and expectations.

🖨️ Format & Download:

✔️ Editable cafeteria social story.

✔️ Expected and unexpected behavior game.

✔️ Lunchroom behavior worksheets.

✔️ Cafeteria behavior maze.

✔️ Drawing activities.

✔️ Digital educational resource with printable activities.

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📌 Important Notes:

• Cafeteria routines and expectations vary between schools. The editable social story allows educators to adapt the content to reflect their setting.
• Students may benefit from additional supports related to noise, sensory experiences, transitions, communication, or other aspects of the cafeteria environment. Teaching expectations works best when paired with accessible routines and individualized support.
• This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped. Due to the digital nature of this resource, all sales are final and refunds are not available.