Posts Tagged by Healthy classroom treats
A Healthier Halloween: 6 Tricks to Keep Your Kid from OD’ing on Sugar
October 28, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Halloween, Halloween Candy, Healthy classroom treats, Junk food in school |
I know what some of you are going to say: It’s only once a year! (Except, well, it isn’t.). Don’t ruin it for the kids! (Please stop, I’m NOT!). So before chewing me out, keep reading. Because I’m not proposing banishing all Halloween candy or anything over-the-top like that. Instead, I bring you the Sensible Mom’s Guide to […] more
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
5 Secrets to Throwing a Healthy Class Party
March 12, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom parties, Classroom treats, Healthy classroom treats, School parties |
Earlier this school year, I signed up to be Room Mom for my kids’ classrooms, thinking it would be a good way to lead the charge for healthy class parties. Since our school has no policy on food served in the classroom, celebrations tend to involve junky stuff like cupcakes and donuts. And as we […] 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
7 Fun & Healthy Food Ideas for the School Holiday Party
December 18, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under School parties |
The holidays really sneaked up on me this year, and I’ve found myself planning not one but two class parties at the eleventh hour. Fortunately, I’d already created a Pinterest board with fun and healthy holiday food ideas for the school party. All I had to do was share the link with the other class […] more
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