Classroom Party Treat Alternatives and Candy Free Teacher Reward Ideas
It is back to school time; with the new pencils and backpacks come classroom birthday parties, pizza parties and lots of junky rewards. How can we follow our clean eating goals at school? Here are a few alternatives to work with your school. It is possible to reward your children and celebrate without junk.
Classroom Alternatives to Candy
- Temporary tattoos
- Stickers
- Pencils
- Playdough
- Bubbles
- Money to school store
Individual Student Rewards
- Pass to skip one homework assignment
- Opportunity to go to the cafeteria first
- Pick a different seat for the day
- Lunch with the teacher or a different class
Group/Class Rewards
- Extra recess time
- Dance party in class
- Dress up day - class votes! (PJs, Hats, etc)
- Class game day (kick ball! Board games!)
- Class gets to march design flag and hang on school flag pole
- Class gets to visit animal shelter
Birthday Party Treat Alternatives
- Book swap
- White elephant gift exchange with inexpensive presents
- Fruit smoothie party
- Popcorn party - bring an air popper and different spices for toppings
- Do a craft project together as a class
Fundraisers
- Sell flowers, seed packets and other gardening supplies
- Sell tickets to throw water balloons or snowballs at teachers or the school principal
- Host a car, bike or dog wash
With a bit of creativity and forethought, we can have a fun, productive and healthy school year.
