Snack

 
 

 Why Do We Need to Have a Snack Every Day?

At NNS we take time each day to sit down together and enjoy a light snack.   This part of our routine does so much more than just provide nutrition.  As we gather together to feed our bodies we also get to know each other through conversation.  Our preschoolers also practice their manners by waiting their turn to be served, saying please and thank you, and listening when others are speaking.  These simple lessons about how to get along in a group are the building blocks for success in elementary school and beyond. As we enjoy each other's company and fuel our bodies we also find it is an excellent time to talk about nutrition and healthy choices.  For this reason we no longer serve juice at snack time, relying instead on water to quench our thirst.

 
 

So, What Should You Bring?

We encourage children to enjoy nutritious snacks. According to state law, all foods sent to school must be in unopened "store bought" packaging. We cannot serve any food to the children that has been prepared at home. Snacks must be sesame and nut-free (no peanuts or tree nuts).

Please bring two items from two different food groups (starch/fruit/veg/dairy). Some ideas for snacks could include:

  • pre-washed apple slices

  • one half of a banana (these can be cut at the school by staff)

  • baby carrots

  • celery sticks

  • bread (please make sure no sesame or nuts in ingredients), butter and/or jelly (fulfills 2 food group requirements)

  • cinnamon bread

  • cereal and milk (fulfills 2 food group requirements)

  • cheese sticks

  • clementines

  • crackers

  • fruit leather or roll-ups

  • sugar snap peas

  • popcorn

  • pretzels

  • pudding cups

  • raisins, craisins or other dried fruit

  • yogurt

  • yogurt raisins

  • cherry tomatoes

 

When is it your turn to provide snacks?

MWF AM Class

T/TH AM Class

FAQs

  • Please bring enough for each student in your preschoolers class and 3 teachers.

  • Any items needed to serve your snack. Napkins (and bowls, if necessary).

  • Snack sign up happens at the start of each year. The amount of time you will be asked to provide snack depends on the amount of children registered in your class.