I remember as a child, adults asking me and my classmates what our favorite subject was in school. Most of us gave the regular answers, such as math and science. There was one particular kid who looked up at the teacher and said with confidence, lunch. As a child I thought that was strange answer; how could eating be his favorite part of the day at school, and was lunch a subject? As an adult I have learned that there are ways to make lunch a child’s highlight for the day. It’s not just the eating part that the children will love, but it is what accompanies the lunch that is important. Here are some ideas to create that special lunch for your child.
Baked Goodies
The night before school bake some items together with your child. Baking is a great way of bonding and creating special recipes together. Have a couple of recipe books handy and ask your child to choose what he or she would like to make. When the recipe is complete, put the lunch together. Put extra baked goods for the child to share with friends. There will definitely be excitement when the child opens his or her lunch the next day, and explains to friends that he or she help to create the treats.
Writing Notes
For centuries, note writing or letter writing has been a positive form of communication. It is found that people are able to express their thoughts and feelings easily in writing than with talking. Why not send a note today in your child’s lunch. One of the best ways to do this with your child is by purchasing special writing paper, envelopes, and pens (kids love colored gel pens). When preparing lunches the night before, have your child write a note to you and at the same time you write a note. No one should look at their notes until the next day at lunch time. Doing it this way makes it exciting and the child cannot wait to open his or her lunch bag.
How About a Joke
Giving a person something to laugh about during the day is always appreciated. Try finding and inserting little jokes into your child’s lunch bag. The jokes can also be taped to the inner cover of the lunch bag. This could be done once or twice a week, but it can stay taped to the lunch box until the following week when a new joke is added. Encourage your child to find their own jokes, by going online or looking through magazines such as Highlights For Kids.
Having lunch is an important part of the day, because we need to eat and nutrition is important. Create excitement for your child at the thought of having lunch, by following some of the ideas provided above.
