FOOD

1.  Does food need to be a part of your classroom celebration?

• Consider food allergies, special diets, time of day, purpose of the celebration, etc.
• If you decide to go 'food free' be sure to inform your families.  Your parent/guardian letter could include a line like this:
  "We will be doing fun activities on ____(date) _____, to celebrate the holiday season.  This is not a formal party, so please save any snacks, treats, or candies for your own home celebrations."
• A couple of 'food-free' celebration ideas:
• Polar Express party Sample Letter
• Book Exchange Sample Letter

2.  If you would like to include food, how will you ensure it's healthy and fun?

Celebrating any holiday with real food is a great way to educate and empower kids to understand that real food can be FUN and delicious.  

• Check out the Pinterest board below for winter celebration ideas
• If you choose to have food at your celebration check out this resource for a variety of parent letters to help you facilitate having healthy food choices at your celebration - Click here