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Old 10-26-2007, 11:51 AM   #1
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My dd goes to a co-op pre-school. Once a month they have "special persons day" where one of the parents can go in and help out for the afternoon and also brings in the snack for that day. Today is my turn and I am having a hard time coming up with healthy snacks for 14 kids and three teachers that is healthy and not very expensive. Today I am doing mini bagels and butter total $20.00. I really want to keep it lower then that any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 10-26-2007, 12:39 PM   #2
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We do this too at my son's preschool. We have to try to keep it healthy too. Here is what we did this last week when it was our turn (we have to provide two snacks, beings they go all day, so one morning snack and one afternoon snack for 14 kids each snack) So I sent animal crackers and apple juice for one snack and bananas for the next. I just watch the grocery store flyers for when stuff goes on sale. I got the animal crackers and juice for $1 each and the bananas were on sale for .25 per bunch. So total I think I spent like $4. Next time I am hoping that apples will be on sale so I can get those-i can sometimes get them for $1/lb) I am just going to stock up on healthy boxed snacks when they are on sale so that I always have them on hand in case when it is our turn I forget to go to the store. Plus if for whatever reason I do not use them for preschool, they will get eaten at home. Here are some other snacks I have in mind;
Garden harvest crackers-they have banana and apple flavor, my kids love them and I always have coupons for them.
apples
cheese and crackers
bananas
teddy grahams and juice
gramham crackers
any type of cracker

I think just about anything would work. Obvisouly if you stay away from sweets (candy, fruit snacks, and cookies) than it will all be healthy. Just serve up some 100% juice with it.
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Old 10-26-2007, 12:58 PM   #3
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you could make a trail mix type thing a couple kinds of cereal raisins, marshmellows(they are low in fat) ect. we have done this before.
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Old 10-26-2007, 01:16 PM   #4
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Why not ants on a log or something. Celery peanut butter and raisins.
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This is a pet peeve of mine. We provide snacks as well and last year dd's class was good about healthy snacks, not so much this year. Here are things I have sent:

Goldfish mixed w/raisins
Graham's w/Peanut Butter
Grapes & Cheese
Bannanas
Apples
Wheat Thins Cinnamin (sp) flavor (no trans fats and slightly sweet)

I always pick up a juice when it is on sale to send as well.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:42 PM   #6
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WHat about cheese sticks?
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Pepporoni and cheese
veggies and dip
pretzels and corn chips
chips and salsa
pb and j sandwhiches
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Old 10-27-2007, 10:04 AM   #8
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Just want to point out that many kids have peanut allergies and many schools ban all peanut products...
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Thanks for the great ideas ladies. I always know I can count on you guys when I hit a road block of some sort. Thanks again.
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Carrots and Ranch dressing (my son loves carrots!)
Applesauce and graham crackers
Large flavored Yogurt tub

(thanks for the other ideas!)
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