Having solid structures and routines makes life easier. Use this action plan to help create and grow your family’s meal planning structures. You can download a printable version of this action plan at the bottom of this page. You can also download our full tool set of meal planning templates.

Choose a dedicated time and place to meal plan.

When:

Where:

Who will help:
Choose and gather all the tools you will need. 

Keep them in the same place from week to week! You can find lots of great template ideas online. Besides your family’s calendar, below are our favorite templates. You can download a printable version of these templates at the bottom of this page.

• Family Favorites
• Theme Ideas
• Foods on Hand Inventory
• Grocery Lists
• Weekly Plan Templates

Gather your store ads and loyalty program offers.

If you aren’t already signed up for your store loyalty program, be sure to check it out. Members can save hundreds of dollars a year on items they regularly purchase. Take our Maximize Food Dollars lesson to learn more ways to get the most nutrition with your budget!

Assign age-appropriate roles for each of your children.

Take time to teach each family member how you are meal planning. Show them how they can help. It is especially important to work with each child one-on-one to help them learn their role/s. 

SAVE And Print

Download a printable version of this action plan. 

Download our Meal Planning Tool Set. This Tool Set includes: 

- Family Favorites
- Theme Ideas
- Foods on Hand Inventory
- Grocery Lists
- Weekly Plan Templates
- And more!