Need some new lunch box ideas? Are you wondering what to Pack for School Lunch as we head back to school? That’s the question we want to answer here for you at The Educators’ Spin On It.
Every day it’s something you have to think about when you have kids and what you’re going to send with them to school or even at home too.
Here are some of our favorite lunch box ideas for kids. We’ve gathered our top lunch box idea PINS just for you!
Don’t forget to pin it for ideas all school year long!
School Lunches can become a little boring at times to make for kids. Day by day we take a peek in the fridge and pantry and try to decide what to put into their lunch box that they might actually eat. Having a plan for what you’re packing each day can be one of the keys to success.
Being organized and creative are two elements that will be a big hit with your kids.
Finding ways to get them involved in the kitchen like in making homemade sushi, alphabet soup or even tuna salad without mayo can be a lot of fun.
Top Lunch Box Ideas on Pinterest
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Let’s be honest though sometimes it’s hard to come up with new ideas. Pinterest can be such a great source for finding inspiration for kid’s lunches. I thought it might be fun to feature my top kid’s lunch box ideas for you to get ready for back to school time with your family.
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Top Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School
We’re sharing our top most pinned and favorite lunchbox ideas for back-to-school that have been featured on our boards. Take a peek and see which one inspired you to pin too so that lunchtime can be a little bit easier this year for school.
Using a Printable Magnetic Lunch Chart from Martha Stewart can make meal planning easier. Getting kids involved can encourage better eaters.
Many of us are looking for budget friendly ideas for lunch. Brown Bag School Lunches on a Budget from Snack Picks.com shares her tips for staying on track with lunches.
Sometimes finding one ingredient your child loves is a way to start sneaking in healthy ingredients. Here are 13 Ways to use Tortilla for Back to School Lunches from Evolving Motherhood.
Encouraging your child to help pack lunches using Simple Solutions for Healthy School Lunches from The Educators’ Spin On It can be a huge time saver. I’ve even included a list of what to shop for to keep in containers for quick access for snack time too.
These cold lunch ideas for kids will make lunchtime as fun as it is yummy. Fifteen different lunch ideas that can be put together ahead of time so packing your child’s lunch will be a breeze every day.
Finding fun ingredients that kids enjoy can be a challenge. Here are Lunchbox Ideas that Kids Love from Family Fresh Meals.
25 Best Back to School Lunches from Remodelaholic with her favorites for what to include in these adorable Bento Boxes!
One peek in a school cafeteria and you’ll see it’s getting more difficult to expose your child to healthier items. Here are 100 Healthy, Delicious and Easy Lunchbox Ideas from Family Fresh Cooking to get you started.
Take moment to print off this Printable Lunch Box Idea List. While you’re there check out the 1000+ Bento Lunch Ideas from the Bento Gallery at Wendolonia.
Here’s an easy way to have a whole month of lunch planned with 30 Days of Lunch Boxes from Peanut Blossom.
Finding new ways to make lunch can be so much easier with these 50 Tips and Tricks for Packing School Lunches from Love from the Oven
A month of school lunches already planned from you makes the job a no brainer, love this Month of School Kid Approved School Lunches from Mom Endeavors.
Many schools have begun to request peanut free foods for the lunchroom. Here are 15 Peanut Free Lunch Ideas from Smart School House.
Don’t forget about planning for After School Snacks. Here are 20 On the Go Healthy Snack Ideas from Let’s Lasso the Moon.
Tips for Success for Packing School Lunches
Think about it, we need to pack a school lunch for 180 days, trust me we need resources to turn to! That’s not even counting all the other days we’re just home with our kids on the weekends and summertime.
My biggest tip as a mom of 3 and a teacher for over 10 years is to make healthy choices with your child for their lunches.
- Get Kids Involved– The more you encourage them to be involved the more they are likely to eat what you packed. Have a few things they can help put into their lunches when you’re packing them. Click here for ideas
- Easy Open Containers– Select containers and items that they can open independently. Sometimes that means practicing at home before hands for a few days.
- Label Lunch Box & Containers– It’s the easiest way to ensure all your costly lunch items are returned to their owner if they get left anywhere.
- Pack Healthy Items– Make healthy choices with the items you’re choosing, it’s brain power for your child as they are learning throughout their school day.
- Avoid Peer Pressure– You will hear all sorts of stories about what each student is allowed to bring to school in their lunches. Go with your instinct and pack what you know is best for your child’s health. Many prepackaged items are packed with sodium and ingredients that our kids don’t need to consume.
- Pick a Fun Theme– Sometimes it’s fun to pick a theme for lunch. Cookie cutters, napkins and toothpicks can be the easiest way to add a little fun.
Pinterest can be an amazing source to come up with new ideas for Lunch for Kids with so many parents pinning new ideas they read on sites and also bloggers pinning their own ideas. It’s a WIN WIN for parents.
To find even more ideas be sure to FOLLOW our Helping for Packing School Lunch Pinterest Board at The Educators’ Spin On It.
Lunch Box Options for Kids
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Wishing you the best as you begin your school year with happy tummies and growing minds!
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I love all these creative lunch box ideas! super great for my kids, these are really perfect ideas to enjoy on the go!
Awesome Tidbits. Meghan and her mom loves it.
Thanks coming to share the impact that is being made in schools around the nation. The comment was actually made in regards to what was being sent in lunch boxes by some parents. After teaching for many years and volunteering in the lunch room, I've seen quite a range of what is being offered in a child's lunch box unfortunately.I do think there are some great efforts happening in schools to provide healthy options for students. I encourage my daughter to pick at least one meal a week from the school's lunch program as well.
Thank you so much for stopping by to let us know that your school has made huge improvements. This makes my heart SO happy. Right now, the low-income schools have included a fresh fruit option. I do have lunch with my daughter and have seen that although they may have made changes, the sugar and sodium content in what I've seen offered is CRAZY. I love that my kids enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables in their packed lunches. Isn't it great that we all have these choices! I look forward to seeing more schools follow suit in offering more healthy options!
One of your titles from above said "One peek into the school cafeteria and you will see how difficult it is to get a healthy lunch for your child" or words to that effect. I take exception to that comment. I work as a cafeteria manager and we only serve healthy choices. We have a fresh salad bar every day (and the kids love it) we have different entrees every day with protein and vegetables and fruit. We do not serve junk food. Michelle Obama is the one to thank for this. She has made it her goal to do away with childhood obesity and has been able to get a lot of input into what is served at our public schools. The cafeteria food is so much more nutritious than it was several years ago. Go into your school cafeteria and try the food or at least look at it. You will see that it is much different now.