Tired of the same old dinner table chat? Try asking your kids why onions make us cry instead.
HP and Highlights has released a set of 20 free printable Mealtime Placemats designed to spark curiosity, learning, and real conversation.
Packed with colorful visuals and bite-sized science lessons, the placemats help families swap the usual “How was your day?” for wonder-filled questions like, “How is paper made from trees?” and “Can you really hear the ocean inside a shell?”
The engaging content was created in partnership with Dr. Elizabeth Bonawitz, associate professor of Learning Sciences at Harvard University, and grounded in cutting-edge educational research.
The idea? Use meal times as an opportunity to connect, explore, and learn together. No screens or prep are required.
Parents can download and print the placemats for free from HP’s website, making it easier than ever to sneak in a little science between bites of mac and cheese. So next time you’re setting the table, why not set the stage for some learning, too?
