Category: Healthy school snacks
A Year of Healthy Class Parties: A Planning Guide for Parents & Teachers
| September 25, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under 100th Day of School, Classroom parties, Healthy classroom treats, Healthy parties, Healthy school snacks, Healthy treats, Junk food in school, School parties, Sugar, Valentine's Day |
For the past several years, I’ve been chief party planner in my kids’ elementary classrooms. I chose the role in hopes of having healthy class parties, and it really has worked out great. While a couple parents struggled with the absence of cupcakes, the vast majority have embraced the healthy change. And the children? They haven’t batted an […] more
A Healthy School Birthday Party–But Did We Really Need the Food?
| January 10, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom parties, Classroom treats, Cupcakes, Healthy parties, Healthy school snacks |
My oldest son recently celebrated his 8th birthday. Last year, when he was in 1st grade, birthdays were celebrated once a month as a group. But his 2nd grade teacher follows a different playbook: She allows each student to bring in a treat to share with the class. When I suggested bringing popcorn as his birthday […] more
Is It OK to Tell Parents What to Pack in Their Kid’s Lunchbox?
| October 10, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy lunch, Healthy school snacks, Healthy snacks, School lunch |
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the strongly worded guidelines on snacks packed from home in my twins’ back-to-school packet. (See Kindergarten Teachers Cracking Down on Junky Classroom Snacks). “Please send something with your child that is healthy,” it read, followed by three definitive words.” Absolutely no CANDY.” I shared the news on my School […] more
Eating the Alphabet: The ABCs of Teaching Kids About Food
| September 19, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Food education, Healthy school snacks |
A is for apples! B is for beets! C is for carrots! Starting this week, my twins’ kindergarten class will be studying–and eating–the alphabet one letter at a time. Inspired by the book Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert, their teacher came up with idea of having a […] more
Kindergarten Teachers Cracking Down On Junky Classroom Snacks
| September 5, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy school snacks, Healthy snacks, Junk food in school, School policy, Wellness policy |
Two years ago, I was sending my first baby, now age 7, off to kindergarten. This week, it was my twins’ turn. Same school, same teacher. But NEW rules about junk food in the classroom. Included in my twins’ kindergarten “Welcome” packet was an entire page of guidelines on snacks brought from home: Ok, do you […] more
Healthy School Snack: The Best Mini Pumpkin Muffins
| October 10, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy school snacks, Recipes |
Gazing out my office window, I’m spellbound by blazing yellow leaves that glow like the eyes of a Jack ‘o Lantern in the darkness of night. The air is crisp, with a deep, rich earthy scent. Fall is here, and I am hungry. Colors, I love the colors: golden yellows, cranberry reds, burnt oranges. […] more
Healthy Snack for School Parties: Sweet Potato Chips
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy school snacks |
Need a healthy snack idea for a classroom party? I adore just about every chip flavor from Food Should Taste Good. But with 175 percent of the daily value for Vitamin A and 3 grams of fiber per serving (about 1 ounce or 15 chips), the kettle cooked Original Sweet Potato Chips really take the […] more
I created this blog to raise awareness and start a dialogue about the various issues involved in school food. By writing about it, I hope to provide parents and educators with ideas and inspiration for making healthy changes in their own schools. Since healthy eating habits start at home, I also address common feeding challenges faced by parents.
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