I'm new in the US and I have no idea how it's done. Any ideas will help. Thanks moms.
2007-12-05 05:08:43 · 16 answers · asked by af 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
it really is up to you and him. at my childcare center our only two rules be that it be nut free and/or made in a net free factory. and that any treats be store bought not homemade. Suggestions- let him go to the store with you and pick it out. that way it is his own treat to share. cupcakes work but also consider his favorite cookie or cracker(somewhat healthier) and maybe juiceboxes. if you do go with cupcakes consider the mini-ones. many children don't eat a whole cupcake. they don't need it and the frosting is a ton of sugar. gettign mini ones saves you money and teacher hassle when the kids are hopped up on the sugar. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! OH!!! also if you are able to get away from work and your son can handle it. join his class at snack time for a visit.
2007-12-05 05:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by poof10958 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the preschool teachers! Cupcakes can be very messy and some teachers hate the clean up. You should also make sure that there are no allergies in the class room. Try cookies and juice or even donut holes!!
2007-12-05 05:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually solve the whole allergy thing by serving rice crispy treats. I make 1 large pan and frost it. The kids love it and is easier to make and transport to school. I also tend to do birthday cookies rather then cupcakes. However, one year when my son was in 1st grade we did birthday dough nuts...It really is not what you serve it is making the most of the memory. Have fun with it, but ask the teacher first...I never had a problem with kids bringing snacks to my classroom, but as a parent of a child with allergies< i make it very clear that my child needs to be given an alternative snack when we are unsure of the ingredients. Good luck and have fun
2007-12-05 05:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Tawni B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As the mother of kids with allergies PLEASE ask the teacher if there are any kids in the class with allergies first. That way the teacher can let the other children's parents know. I always try to send in a special treat for my daughters on days I know there will be birthday celebrations. Also ask if the school has any guidelines. In Washington, all snacks had to be store bought, here in Miami we're allowed to bring in homemade stuff.
Since my kids can't eat homemade cupcakes or storebought cupcakes, on their birthdays I usually send little goodie bags for the kids in the class with dollar store toys and markers and stuff.
Just a little note to the answerer below me, many many children are allergic to the ingredients in rice krispie treats also. My children can't have butter, since it contains milk proteins, and one of my children is allergic to beef, so they can't have marshmallows since they're made with gelatin.
2007-12-05 05:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by Denise S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, ask the teacher because they may or may not want you to bring a drink, because you may need to send in plates, cups, napkins, and because there may be allergies that you're unaware of in the class. The trend in a lot of places is to keep it as healthy as possible- for instance, muffins instead of cupcakes. I've had teachers ask that no fruit juices be brought in, no milk products, and no cupcakes.
HOWEVER, USUALLY, just cupcakes is perfect! Your best bet is truly to ask the teacher. Plus, they like to know exactly when you're sending things in. Hope I helped! Happy Birthday!
2007-12-05 05:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by keshequa87 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that it’s okay with the teacher to send cupcakes. Also ask the teacher if there’s a child who has any allergies- peanut etc. You’re probably not allowed to send candy. Send stickers!
2007-12-05 06:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by RSJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people send juice boxes and potato chips as well as ice cream and goody bags with little candies inside. But you'd better ask the teacher first, they get funny with this stuff sometimes because of allergies that other children may have.
2007-12-05 06:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by World Peace Girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can bake cupcakes into ice cream cones, the ones that are flat on the bottom, they seem to be a little less of a mess for preschoolers.
2007-12-05 05:15:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Donate a book to your child's classroom.
Why do children need to celebrate 30 birthdays per year with cupcakes and other crap?
No wonder kids are so fat and unhealthy.
2007-12-05 05:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
for my son, I took store bought cupcakes (his school doesnt except home made ones) and small juice boxes. That is easy to dispose of and less risk of spill.
I made goodie bags for the kids, but they werent handed out until they went home.
2007-12-05 05:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by Heather N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋