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10 Lunchbox Surprises For the First Day of School
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As excited as Mom may be for the first day of school, chances are tots are a mixed bag of eager anticipation and nerves. Before posing them for their annual back-to-school photo, pack them a lunch that reminds them that Mom's thinking about them throughout the day. Lunchbox notes are great throughout the year, but it's easy to add a special touch to that very first lunch of the year. We've rounded up 10 fun ways to surprise them when they open their lunch sack on that very first day. Check them out!
1 First Day of School Snack Note
A plastic bag or reusable box/bag is a the perfect way to store your little one's lunch, but why not take it one step further with KraftsbyKaleigh's lunch note printables ($10)? Simply download the PDF, print, and wrap or attach to your tot's favorite snacks for some lunchtime fun.
2 Finger Spork Fun
We know, we know . . . you always taught them not to eat with their hands. But Accoutrements' Finger Sporks ($6) are just too much fun to ignore.
3 Party On!
Who says special utensils ($11/24) have to be reserved for birthday parties? Swap out your basic plastic spoon and fork for colorful crayon-inspired utensils instead.
4 Back-to-School Cookies
Kids need a lil taste of sweet before returning to class, and these back-to-school cookies do the trick. Using cookie cutters already in her cupboard, Sugarbelle shaped the cookies into school supplies all kids can recognize!
5 Good Luck Smartie Pants Treat
For slightly older tots, a little reassurance around lunch time is never a bad thing! ItsWrittenOnTheWall's Good Luck Smartie Pants printable ($4) is the perfect addition to the lunch box with it's sweet words of encouragement and tasty mid-day treat!
6 A Grade-Specific Bento
Celebrate her first day of a new grade with a bento lunch that announces it loudly proudly! BentoLunch's cheese letters only require cookie cutters to achieve!
7 Mathematical Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats are always a fun snack, but when they're decorated for the first day of school, they're a bonafide winner!
8 Back-to-School "Pencils"
Add a sweet touch to the end of little one's lunches with these back-to-school "pencils" that really consist of a pack of Rolos and a Hershey Kiss.
9 Back-to-School Bento
Bento boxes are still going strong in the lunch room, but Lia Chen's back-to-school bus version isn't quite as complex as many of the other ones we've seen. Her step-by-step instructions make it the perfect way to celebrate the first day back!
10 Lunchbox Bookworm
If your li'l one is a bookworm, you'll want to download One Charming Party's Lunchbox Printable. The free download is an easy way to celebrate the big day!
