Snack Time

Why

The opportunity to have a healthy snack to re-energize is a privilege to help form healthy habits.  A small bite of protein or a complex carbohydrate to eat is the best choice for this time.  Snacks eaten without a spoon are also better suited for the classroom.

When & What

Snack time is late morning after specials (apprx. 10:15).  This is a quiet time to take a breather from responding and interacting all morning in various groups.  Students have the chance to have a drink of water with their snack.  Care while eating and drinking is expected.  Keeping food on one’s own desk is required.  No sharing of snacks is possible because of potential food allergies; the same guidelines are in the Millburn handbook.    Pink highlighted items mean food sources that could be problems.

 *There are some nut allergies this year.

Possible Snack List

Carrots sticks                                    Celery sticks

Grapes                                               Cherries

Raisins                                              Dried cranberries

Small apple or apple slices               Grapefruit slices

Whole grain crackers                        Granola bars

Almonds                                           Walnuts

Pumpkin seeds                                  Sunflower seeds

Orange slices                                    Tangerine

Pretzels                                             Gold fish crackers

Rice cakes                                         Granola/trail mix

Kiwi                                                   Pear

Cherry tomatoes                                String cheese

Fruit snacks                                       Whole grain, rice cereal bits           

Dried fruit of many kinds

Dates, figs, apricots etc.