Birthday Parties.
Keep in mind that each student's birthday can mean multiple celbrations: one at home with family, a party with friends, and then another at school. Food need not be part of school parties. Instead, find ways to recognize the child, celebrate them, and make them feel special.
Ways to celebrate a party & recognize a child on their special day:
- Make a sign, sash, crown, button, or badge for the brithday child
- Let the birthday child be the teacher's assisstant for the day: they can do special tasks like make deliveries to the office or be the line leader.
- Let the birthday child choose an activity or game.
- Allow the student to pick a book and ask the principal or a parent to come in and read it.
- Play an indoor game of the student's choice.
Healthy Party Snacks.Serve snacks with fun plates, napkins, cups, or straws or have a tasting party where children can vote for their favorite healthy snack.
Use cookie cutters to make sandwiches or fruit more interesting!
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Fruit Muffins Recipe
*Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a small bowl sift together: 1 3/4cup whole wheat pastry flour 3/4tsp. salt 1/4cup sugar 2tsp. baking powder In a large bowl: Beat 2 eggs Add 2 T Vegetable oil plus 3/4cup skim milk Combine liquid any ingredients together with a few swift strokes (don't over mix). Add 1/2cup mashed ripe banana OR 1/2cup chopped apple. Spray muffin tin with cooking oil and fill muffin cups 3/4 way full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25minutes. *Recipe yields 1 dozen muffins |