Healthy Classroom Parties
By Lana Shuman
Parties are a fun opportunity to celebrate. However, school snacks and parties are not required to be cupcakes, ice cream, potato chips and soda pop. With a little imagination, snacks and parties can be fun and still provide healthy, nutrient-rich foods.
Many websites and magazine provide great ideas for healthy school snacks. One of my favorites is Family Fun magazine. With a few minutes of research, you can find excellent ideas, recipes and tips for unique classroom parties or snacks.
Here are a few other resources that will help with planning a FUN and creative but healthy classroom party:
• Healthy School Celebrations
• Healthy Classroom Foods
• Healthy snack ideas from Produce for Kids
There are an abundance of online resources for helping classroom teachers assist parents in providing snacks and party items that are healthier choices. As the holidays approach, keep an eye out for even more ideas, recipes and tips for teachers and parents on making healthy choices for holiday parties.