Birthday Treats for Preschool

I find the teachers much more appreciative of a toy item rather than treats. So many food allergies exist today. My son actually got a phone call thank you from a boy in his class a few years ago when I sent in a ball per child from the dollar store rather than treats. The boy said it was the first time he was not excluded from the "celebration" For me the cost was about the same.

It touched me so much that I never send treats anymore but tokens instead (tattoos, stretchy bugs etc). The Dollar Tree has lots of options. And trust me I am not one of those healthy people. I fully believe chocolate is a food group to be shared and eaten with gusto! I just don't think I ever realized how left out the kids with food allergies feel. Just my two cents--as I go eat a left over Reese's from Halloween :)

I would be sure to check with the pre school to find out what their policy is on treats. Some require only store bought items. I know my kids always enjoy it when cupcakes or doughnuts are brought in for birthdays.

rice crispy treats are always a hit. and at this time of year they have holiday ones that are shaped different or have sprinkles etc on them

When my kids were in preschool, I took in cupcakes and they each also got a little bag of candy and a small toy. The kids decorated the bags with stickers--Dora for a girl and Spiderman for a boy. All the kids enjoyed it. Since then they have had cupcakes for birthdays. They will have cookies or pudding and juice for their next birthday (their current choice), the last one to have anything in school since the middle school does not allow it. I have seen some moms take in a whole cake already cut, donuts without any peanuts, cookies, pudding, rice crispy treats in the shape of a tiered birthday cake, chocolate suckers with Happy Birthday written in icing.

As a parent with a child with MANY MANY MANY allergies I suggest asking the teacher what she suggests and to find out if there are allergies. 2 times this year already she has been excluded from having treats with the other kids. She brings home the bag and cries that it will make her sick. (she is only 3 so she does not totally understand the being left out feeling for her safety).

I will say this though... one parent called and found out about my daughters allergies and I was sooooo happy she got to eat what the others did also! She was so excited and the parent sent home a goody bag also with a few toys in my daughters since she knew that she could not have the candy. I still feel all fuzzy to know that a parent went above and beyond and out of thier way for her... and we do not expect it or ask for it!

When it is my daughters turn to celebrate her bday I plan to do a coloring book, crayons and bubbles along with a small treat for the class to share. The dollar store is a great place to get most things super cheap!

Happy birthday to your son and many blessings!

Cupcakes or cookies are always a bit hit.

Some great (nonsugary ideas) Cheese sticks, cheese shapes -they sell it precut into shapes in the packages cheese aisle, gogurts, mini yogurt cups, jello cups, mini muffins-remember it is only a snack for a preschooler they don't need adult size portions. Have fun and they will be happy with anything that is a little different than their usual snack.

I let my daughter pick her favorite treat, which is pudding! I bought the single serve cups and brought in spoons. Cupcakes seem to be done so often that I wanted to bring something different.

I have done those mini donuts that you buy at the grocery store...powdered and/or chocolate. One mom brought in a container of those ice cream Dibs. Luckily a freezer was nearby to store until ready to serve. The kids loved them and they are small enough for little mouths and hands.

One year the teachers suggested giving a book to the classroom from your child, then they read it to the class and all the kids know it was from your child. Inside you write that it was from your child and all the future classes can appreciate it.

we have sent bubbles and play-doh before.