It's important to keep a connection between what is important to children and what is a part of their routine. Making menus of their favorite restaurants is a great way to help children's develop their Early Literacy Skills. Children can draw or write menus from their favorite restaurants. As extensions children can present to be waiters, customers, and chefs. Children can pretend to go to their favorite restaurants in the dramatic play area in a school setting. At home, children together with parents can cook these meals in the comfort of their home with real items or pretend play,