https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:36:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926159 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:05:33 +0000 erinbaderin 2926159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could see asking parents to take a day but a week? That seems like SO much! With 30 kids it would only be once every six weeks. It’s also strange that they’re asking for volunteers - it isn’t mandatory? So what if only 10 parents volunteer, they’re providing all the snacks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926157 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:49:04 +0000 Jess1483 2926157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids went to a preschool that did this--we provided it approximately once a month, but only for 12 (or 15 in the older class) kids.</p> <p>I tried to (when possible) do a fruit and a protein/grain. So banana halves and goldfish, or cuties and cheese sticks. But I did drop-off/pick up so that was easier.</p> <p>This feels like a lot! I think the school should ask for a monetary contribution and manage this, because that's a lot to ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926156 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:09:23 +0000 ElbieKay 2926156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just go to Costco and buy 5 shelf stable items in bulk. Goldfish, Nature Made bars, animal crackers, etc. Honestly, my life as a working mom is death by 1,000 cuts and that is all I would have the bandwidth to manage. 150 snacks is... overwhelming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926155 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:09:16 +0000 catgirl 2926155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When DD was in preschool we all took turns providing snack but we only did one day at a time. Are the teachers able to do any prep with what you drop off or does it have to be ready to go? </p> <p>I used to do bananas with pretzels - the teachers would cut each banana in half and give a small cup of pretzels to each kid. Or an apple with a cheese stick/cubes of cheese. Clementine with a granola bar. Muffin with an applesauce pouch. Cut up veggies, crackers, and hummus (teachers would scoop out of a big container into a cup or on a plate). A mild salsa with tortilla chips and cut up veggies (again, teachers would scoop out salsa from a large container). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926153 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:56:14 +0000 josina 2926153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine having to provide a weeks worth for 30 kids! We provide one day a month for 16-18.</p> <p>My go-to is frozen gogurts. The kids love them frozen, and it means they stay cold till snack time.<br /> Other snacks we've done are cheese sticks and jello cups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926152 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:28:26 +0000 meadow 2926152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: yeah....we dont belong but it's probably worth hitching a ride w a friend that is a member to bulk buy that kinda stuff </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926151 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:00:16 +0000 cake2017 2926151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: Do you have a Costco or Sams Club close to you? Costco has a few organic snacks in bulk like Made Good granola balls(chocolate chip and wild berry, bars, animal crackers, pretzels…. if your child will be hauling it to the classroom those items may be easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926150 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:05:33 +0000 meadow 2926150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kindergarteners attend public school in the AM and montessori school in the PM (wrap around style).</p> <p>Previously they were in a traditional daycare/preschool - so I'm new to this whole montessori thing...</p> <p>Our Montessori school just announced that they want to return to some pre-Covid habits, like parents providing snack for the class instead of everyone bringing their own snack in their lunch boxes.</p> <p>So they asked for volunteers to sign up to provide snack for the week.</p> <p>Have you ever had your child in a school that did this? What do you bring? There are 30 kids in the class and it feels like I would need to bring a boatload of food in. I have always tried to provide my own kids with minimal junkfood and more fruits /grains /proteins so that snack time gave them energy to continue learning. I am not perfect or holier than thou..... but I'm having trouble thinking about what I would send in for a weeks worth of healthy snacks. </p> <p>The curveball is also that I do not drop them off - they ride the bus here - so I guess I would need to bring at least Monday's snacks in on Friday when I pick up the kids. But the logistics are a whole 'nother animal! </p>