Preschool Snack time?

The parents are asked to bring in snacks for the entire class. They gave out a list, but I have found that most parents always bring in the standard pretzels or goldfish. I occasionally bring in different apple sauces and homemade muffins to try and mix it up.

I was going to bring in cheese and crackers tomorrow with the cheese in the shapes of leaves & acorns.

So my questions are:

1. Do 3-4 year olds eat Pepperoni? (My daughter is extremely picky, so I don't know what the average child eats. In fact, my daughter probably won't even touch the cheese!)

2. What cheeses would you suggest? Do I use the standard Cheddar, Colby and Swiss? Do 3-4 yr olds eat that?


OR

3. Should I just bring in Goldfish!?!

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I'm sorry, but this post has me cracking up!

For my 3 year old...she would eat cheese and crackers, but not pepperoni. She would definitely eat goldfish

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Posted by luvsun27

I'm sorry, but this post has me cracking up!

For my 3 year old...she would eat cheese and crackers, but not pepperoni. She would definitely eat goldfish

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What a cute idea!

I would go heavy on the cheddar and colby and throw in a few swiss and pepperoni. I don't know many kids that like swiss and pepperoni but they might be more willing to try it when they see their peers eating it.

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I am one of the parents who bring in snack for DS's class as well (ages 2 to 3). They have the standard Gold Fish and pretzels but also animal crackers, Ritz Crackers, Pirate Booty (BIG favorite), dried fruit snacks (strawberry/banana, apples, pears) and Wheat Thins. Due to a variety of allergies in the class, they tend to say away from some dairy products unless a parent brings it in specifically for their child. However, when I have seen it it's been string cheese or cheese cubes already cut (cheddar, mozzarella, colby jack).

I think the pepperoni and cheese is a great idea though.

Message edited 11/17/2009 7:03:23 PM.

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DD would eat all of that what a cute idea

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Very cute idea! My DD is very picky and would not touch the cheese but would enjoy the crackers.

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We have healthy snack wednesdays in our school too

Most kids LOVE cheese - sometimes I send in a package of string cheese - the kids in her class always request the twirly ones (with colby and mozzarella swirls).

My kid wouldn't eat pepperoni but that's because she's a veggie, and her school is parve

Other snacks I frequent - rice cakes, raisins, apples, dried fruit, grape tomatoes, carrots...

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Ella will eat salami but not pepperoni - too spicy. She's a cheese fan, but I don't think she'd eat the swiss.

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That's adorable!!!
Lily is a picky eater also....but she loves pepperoni and cheese so she would be all over that snack.
I also find that kids eat things when they're cut into cute shapes, so I think that'll go over big!!

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Ava would totally eat the cheese and crackers, but I wouldn't want her eating pepperoni since we don't eat meat, and she might not know not to eat it.
But that's my kid.
I think it's a great idea. I also like cheese and apple slices. That's usually a hit with Ava.

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Ok, I decided to nix the pepperoni! And i bought some Goldfish as back up.


Thanks for your opinions and other suggestions girls! I'm definitely going use some of them!!!!!!!

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My kids would eat pepperoni, but you should make sure there are no milk allergies before you bring cheese.

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What a great idea - I might borrow it :)

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Genevieve loves pepperoni and salami and cheese. I would bring that and some goldfish as a back up!

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