• Skip to main content
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Real Mom Nutrition

Real Mom Nutrition

A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.

  • About
    • Start Here
    • Work With Me
    • Press
    • Disclosure & Policies
    • Contact
  • New Posts
  • Recipes
    • Most Popular Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
  • Topics
    • Picky Eating
    • Packing Lunches
    • Nutrition Advice + Ideas
    • Feeding Teens
    • Sports Snacks
    • For Moms
    • School Wellness
    • Family Life
  • Freebies
    • Free Picky Eating E-Course
    • Free Lunch Packing E-Course
  • Shop
    • Spring/Summer Meal Plan
    • No-Stress Dinner Planner
    • Let’s Try New Foods E-Book
You are here: Home / Packing Lunches / Teach Your Kids To Pack Their Lunch (Free Printable!)

Teach Your Kids To Pack Their Lunch (Free Printable!)

by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
  • Share This
How to teach your kids to pack their own lunch

Thanks to Applegate for sponsoring this post!

This has been a LONG time in coming.

For years, I’ve been vowing to let my kids pack their own lunches. But I couldn’t hand over the reigns. It’s possible I have control-freak tendencies when it comes to lunch boxes. It’s possible I didn’t trust them not to pack a jelly sandwich with a side of tortilla chips and chocolate.

But really, it’s time. I have a seventh grader and a third grader, and they’re more than capable. And I could always use one less thing on my to-do list. Couldn’t you?

How to teach kids to pack their own lunch

I designed a FREE lunch packing printable for kids that you can hang on the fridge. It walks kids through the building blocks of a healthy lunch, including main dishes, veggies, fruits, and whole grains so they learn what to include. You can fill in the boxes with whatever foods you’d like your kids to choose from.

Get the printable
Free printable to teach kids to pack lunch!

As you know, I’m a big fan of Applegate and a member of their Sandwich Board. Their meat comes from animals that are never given antibiotics or hormones and that were raised humanely. This was my first time trying Rudi’s Kids Soft Wheat Bread. The small slices are the perfect size for lunch boxes. It’s made from organic whole grain flour and has two grams of fiber a slice, but is also soft and mild-tasting.

Check out this fun lunch box idea I made using the Rudi’s bread: Sandwich Sushi! Have you seen this on Pinterest yet? It’s easy enough for kids to do themselves and a fun twist on a regular sandwich. I like that it turns a sandwich into bite-sizes pieces kids can pop into their mouths, because food that’s fast and easy to eat is key when kids have a limited amount of time at lunch.

PB&J Sandwich Sushi

Here’s the simple how-to:

  1. Be sure your bread is soft and room temperature. If it’s coming from the fridge, pop it in the microwave for five seconds to soften it up.
  2. Cut the crusts off the bread (save them for homemade bread crumbs)
  3. Flatten the slice of bread with a rolling pin or the back of your hand
  4. Spread with your kids’ favorite toppings
  5. Roll and slice
PB&J Sandwich Sushi
Get the printable

Disclosure. I received free products and compensation for my time. All opinions are always my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make Real Mom Nutrition possible!

Teach your kids to pack their own HEALTHY lunch with this free printable!
  • Share This
Category: Packing Lunches
Previous Post: Honey & Soy Glazed Pork Chops Honey Soy Glazed Pork Chops
Next Post:How to Freeze Apples (Plus 5 Apple Recipes)

Sidebar

Hi! I’m Sally.

I’m a registered dietitian and mom of two, and I believe that every mom can feel successful and confident about feeding her kids, let go of the stress, and enjoy mealtime again. What you'll find on this site...

Free Printable! 5 Things to Say to Your Picky Eater for a More Peaceful Mealtime

Get it!

Popular Posts

How To See Seven UT & AZ National Parks In Six Days

Easy Pepperoni Rolls Recipe Your Family Will Love!

How to Make An Epic ALDI Cheese Board (w/ Free Shopping List!)

The Best No Bake Cookies

The BEST No Bake Cookie Recipe

Veggie Nuggets

Healthy Veggie Nuggets Recipe That Kids LOVE!

Copyright © 2023 · Real Mom Nutrition · All Rights Reserved
Banner image by Michelle Daniel Photography
Disclosure & Privacy Policy