Use a cookie cutter to shape sandwiches into hearts, flowers, etc (young kids love to eat fun-shaped sandwiches)

Open faced bagel with cream cheese and a face (use raisin for the eyes, a cashew for the nose etc.)

Peanut butter and banana sandwich - apples will work too.

Fresh mozzarella cheese in a tortilla

Use a thermos in the cold months and fill it up with soup or pasta with a little bit of chicken broth for added taste

Cereal. Just make sure it is high in fiber (5 grams) and low in sugar (under 10 grams). Provide a container with a top and a spoon; your child can add the milk provided at school.

For more information on Federal Wellness Policies check out these websites:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Healthy/wellnesspolicy.html

http://actionforhealthykids.org/wellnesstool/index.php

http://www.opi.state.mt.us/schoolfood/wellness.html

[1]. http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Healthy/wellnesspolicy.html

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