Its my daughters birthday next week and i was hoping to get a few ideas of a small treat she could bring to school to share with the rest of her class. It would be nice to avoid cup cakes as they've only just celebrated a birthday with those last week.
how about some brightly decorated pencils or erasers (often Target's dollar bins have packs of 8 to 10 with assorted cute/colorful designs)?
We usually bring Rice Krispies treats because one of our girls has an egg allergy, plus they're easy to make and the kids love them. One of my daughters said her classmate's mom brought in chocolate-dipped strawberries for her classmate's birthday last week and they were a big hit. Also I've seen parents bring in things like apples and string cheese or other healthy but fun snacks.
Check first to make sure all of the children do birthdays (some religions do not celebrate birthdays), check with the teacher to find out his/her preferences and a good time to do this, find a nutritious snack. For example, my son's birthday is right before Christmas so we made reindeer snacks with rice cakes, peanut butter, pretzels for antlers, raisin eyes & red candy for nose. Maybe you could find something like this on the internet for this time of year.
Elaine has good suggestions for healthy snacks as well as non-food treats. I have taken individual ice cream cups as a treat for my daughter's birthday.
Our school does not allow home baked goods. )-: Here are some ideas: a Mrs. Fields cookie cake, a small bakery/store cake, bakery/store cookies or brownies, fruit salad with whip cream, packaged treats like Little Debbies or Hostesses (they both have a variety of items), and bakery/store donuts.
My girls love to take fruit popsicles for their birthday treats. We've also done muffins the mini size is fun. As well as individual bags of pretzels. Cheese cut into shapes with crackers packaged into individual snack bags is also a hit.
my daughters birthday was last Wed...and we were trying to bring in something on the healthier side. So we brought in a big watermelon, cut it into the usual triangles...and the kids loved it!
what about pumpkin muffins or fruit kabobs?
Rice crispy treats with M&Ms in them (or some other favorite little candy--or you could food-color them your daughter's favorite color). You can cut the rice crispy treats into sqaures and wrap them in plastic wrap ahead of time, so they are easy to transport (and they are cheap to make, too).
What great ideas! Wish I thought of these for my daughter's birthday! I've also seen pizza brought to class. Just a thought.
Hi Michelle-
I know you asked for food treats but for one of my kids birthday we bought those little compostable planting pots (you can buy them at OSH or any nursery and they were really inexpensive) and then we taped a few sunflower seeds onto each one. Then we used the potting stick labels and wrote each students name on it. It was great to hear weeks later about the progress each kids flowers were making. The kids loved it and we didn't have to worry about food allergies or anything. The kids had a great time at home preparing the gift as well. Whatever you decide have fun and wish your daughter Happy Birthday from me!
I've taken an Edible Arrangement basket to my son's class for his birthday celebration. The kids loved it and it was beautiful. If that's too much money you could make your own fruit kabobs.
As a teacher I appreciate you trying to find something else besides cupcakes. Our school dostrict has actually asked parents to please send healthier alternatives, something other than cupcakes and cookies!! Some things that have been a big hit at our school are, fruit kababs, popsicals, stuff like that. I would suggest talking to your childs teacher. She may also have some good suggestions. Kids get excited about just about any kind of treat. I had a student bring fruit snacks and the class loved it. They are second graders though, and they excite easily!! Good luck and I hope you find something yummy and fun to take in for your childs birthday!!
Check with the school. I know my daughter cafeteria offers different "party packages" and it was very reasonable. It was so nice not that have to worry about it. I just had to give them like a week notice, we happened to choose cupcakes, but they had them ready with juice boxes. My husband and I went in during lunch then after the kids were done with lunch they brought out the cupcakes and ate them. It was so easy! We did it at lunch just by teachers request, but they could have been brought to the class room also. Her school even dose a pizza party if you want to feed the whole class lunch.
Anyway hope that helps some.
Depending on the age, I've done homemade muffins using decorative cupcake liners, mini muffins, bagels and cream cheese (older kids), frozen gogurts, Otter pops, big pretzel sticks dipped in chocolate and then rolled in sprinkles, one large marshmallow dipped in chocolate and rolled in sprinkles.
Be sure to check with the school and teacher about regulations and allergies. Our distict has a "policy" against homemade, but we have several children with nut allergies. Kind of conflicting! So, I've been approved to make things at home and bring them in (my child is one with allergies so we need to avoid commercial bakeries).
Last years both of my daughters requested donuts to bring to class... not much healthier then cupcakes, but easier for the teachers and a big hit with the other kids in class. This year I really like the edible arrangement idea someone else mentioned. I'll have to remember that one.
Due to food allergies, we have often gone with "prizes" for my son's birthdays. Examples are squirtguns, books, backpack clips, etc. I hope that helps. And Happy Birthday to your daughter!
how about rice crispie treats or my 8yo's favorite, chocolate dipped pretzel rods! we dip the top half in melted chocolate and then sprinkle with colorful candy decorations. You can also color white chocolate and drizzle that on them.
Kids love them and they are virtually mess free.
Doughnut holes. The teachers and kids like them.
Try rice krispie treats... either homemade or store bought depending on school rules. Kids love them and they are fast and easy. I like to mix some M&Ms in with the cereal, makes them even better.
Good Luck