Lunches Kids Can Pack Themselves

Getting ready for school can be a challenge, especially if you have multiple children to get out the door each day. However, this is also a great opportunity to teach them how to contribute and do their part! With these pack-your-own-lunch ideas from private schools in Orlando, your little ones can help make every morning run smoothly.A Classic Nut Butter SandwichThere’s a reason that the classic PB & J is one of the most common lunches in the United States — it’s delicious and easy! Peanut butter offers a healthy dose of protein, and with jelly, your child gets a little extra fruit in his lunch. You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or seed butter, which is a great idea if he is allergic to peanuts. Try different types of jelly or swap in fluff, cream cheese, or banana and honey.Leftovers Get New LifeYou work hard to prepare delicious dinners for your family, so make full use of leftovers with leftover-inspired lunches. To pave the way for him to make his own leftover meals, make sure he has easy access to the sauces and toppings he loves, and keep leftovers safely stored on a child-friendly shelf in the refrigerator. This makes packing lunches quick and simple and is especially great for younger children! Homemade LunchablesWhile adults might never understand the appeal of Lunchables — and their price tag — children love the tiny, child-sized portions of lunch meat, crackers, and cheese. It’s easy to DIY this childhood staple.  Popular meat options include bologna, salami, ham, and turkey. For carbs, let little ones choose between round crackers, cheese crackers, or a hearty, healthy bread. For sides, explore options like fruit, sliced veggies, and treats.Tips to Make Lunch Packing EasierIt’s important to set your children up for success! Start by investing in lunch containers with divided sections to make portion control easy and minimize containers brought back and forth from home to school. (Which also minimizes the chance that a container will get lost!) You can also bring your child grocery shopping with you and encourage her to pick healthy ingredients she’ll look forward to using. Finally, keep lunch items together on a refrigerator shelf to help her quickly assemble her meals.Lunch is your child’s fuel for a productive day at school. Make sure she has the nutrients and calories she needs while getting involved in day-to-day school preparation!Our blog page has helpful hints for parents to encourage their children to excel academically, spiritually, and socially. To learn more about private schools in Orlando, contact us at 407-246-4800.