More Suggested Healthy Treats from Longfellow

SHARED FOODS FOR CLASSROOM EVENTS (INCLUDING BIRTHDAYS)
Fresh fruits
Fresh vegetables
Dried fruits and vegetables – prepackaged to ensure that no nuts are present
String cheese
Graham crackers
Cheese crackers – such as goldfish or cheese nips
Wheat crackers
Pretzels
Cheerios
Pre-packaged Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, such as:
- bananas
- bag of clementines
- manufacturer's bag of apples, celery, bell peppers (to be washed in classroom)
- manufacturer's bag of peeled carrots
Pre-packaged Dried Fruits and Vegetables (including raisins)
- must be in manufacturer bags with ingredients listed; no bulk bin items.
- if children with food allergies are in the classroom, parents can provide a list of approved brands.
Processed foods
- fruit cups
- applesauce
- yogurt
- apple and vegetable straws