ABC’s of Healthy Snacks and Lunches for Children
We know that sometimes it can be hard to think of good things for your child to eat at school each day. Snacks and lunches should be healthy foods that do not require refrigeration or reheating. Please do not pack candy, soda or other “sugary”items for your child. Here are a some ideas that will promote good eating habits and give your child that nutrition they need to grow and develop.
Applesauce Bananas Celery with peanut butter or cream cheese Dry cereal English muffin pizza Fruit cups Graham crackers with peanut butter Honey mustard with pretzels Individual pudding or jello cups Juice boxes– 100% juice, please! Kiwi, strawberries and cream cheese on a bagel Lettuce salad in a pita pocket Marshmallows, peanuts and raisins mixed together |
Neatly rolled meat with cheese slice Orange slices Popcorn Quick trail mix Rice cakes String cheese Tortillas with peanut butter and jelly Unbelievably simple– cheese and crackers Vegetables cut in kid sized bites Water– a great choice anytime X-tra leftovers from dinner Yogurt Zesty salsa with crispy pita triangles |