Parents, keep fighting the good fight because school snacks matter! School snacks are a way for kids to increase their intake of nutritious foods, keep energy levels up, and improve their ability to concentrate at school.1,2 As a parent who packs school lunches day in and day out, I grow...
If your kids are anything like mine, they’re ready for a snack the moment they are done with school. These healthy after-school snack ideas are perfect for kids who have afternoon munchies! My kids love snacks so much that I wrote a cookbook filled with theBest Homemade Snacks on the ...
Try one of these quick and easy snacks this school year: Crackers with Cheese, Peanut Butter or Hummus Look for whole wheat crackers such as Triscuits, Ak-Mak, Rye Krisps or Breton. Choose crackers that contain no partially or fully hydrogenated oil and have at least three grams of fiber p...
If you’re looking forafter-school snacks, I have ten favorites for you here! Bite-Size Healthy Snacks Bites and balls are always simple to make and a huge hit when it comes to snack time. With so many options to choose from, your kids won’t run out of healthy school snacks any ti...
Vacation Bible school provides a summer day camp atmosphere for students, preschool- through high school-age. Whether kids attend all day or just a few hours in the evenings, they enjoy singing choruses, making crafts, learning scripture and playing themed games. Since snacks and drinks fuel tho...
APPLES, BANANAS AND RAISINS OFFER FRUITFUL IDEAS FOR AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS.(AT HOME)Rosencrans, Joyce
100th Day of School Treats for Your Class Before choosing which snacks to serve, be sure to take into account any food allergies or sensitivities that your students may have. It's a good idea to provide alternatives to snacks that include nuts or sugar, so that everyone can participate in...
Today’s post is all about the why, how, and what of preparing after school snacks for your kids. Why Be Prepared with After School Snacks When the kids get home from school, there is usually still a couple of hours before dinner time. Their in-school lunch was probably hours earlier....
When it comes to bringing snacks in for your kids’ class, fun and nutritious don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Here are some tips and A-plus snack suggestions to keep kids’ bodies and brains fueled well past recess when they're in school. Bonus: Many of these healthy snac...
AStruggling for ideas for healthy school snacks for the kids to supplement their lunch? Here are some nutitioussuggestions.Apple pizzasThese apple pizzas with healthy toppings make a great portable snack. Simply core and thinly slice apples and tossthem in lemon juice to stop them from browning...