At some previous time the teacher should discuss with the pupils the
plans for the dinner. It may be well to let them invite the members of
the school board or others interested in their work to partake of the
dinner. They should decide on the menu, with the help and suggestions of
the teacher, and should choose foods that they can bring from their
homes. The main course should consist of such a vegetable dish as baked
beans, an omelet, or macaroni with white sauce and grated cheese. To
accompany this there should be potatoes and a fresh green vegetable,
such as spinach or cabbage, and a hot bread.
A simple dessert which the pupils know how to make should be chosen. One
duty should be assigned to each pupil, and she should be entirely
responsible for that portion of the dinner. The teacher should supervise
all the work carefully.
Instructions for making the menu cards may be given in a drawing lesson.