Weekly School Lunch Planner
Plan it together, pack it the night before
Name(s): Date:
- On Sunday, pick one item from each column for each school day. Let your child choose between two options you're happy with.
- Include at least one 'safe' food your child reliably eats every day.
- Add one tiny 'try it' food for the week, chosen together. It's fine if it comes home.
- Pack perishable foods with an ice pack in an insulated bag.
This week's lunches
| Day | Safe base | Protein | Fruit or vegetable | Tiny 'try it' |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||||
| Tuesday | ||||
| Wednesday | ||||
| Thursday | ||||
| Friday |
Night-before packing checklist
- Ice pack in the freezer
- Containers open easily (practice once)
- Fruit washed and cut (grapes cut lengthwise for little ones)
- Water bottle filled
- Napkin and spoon or fork
- School allergy rules checked
Foods I like (ask your child)
This week's 'try it' food, and how it went
Throw away perishable leftovers that come home rather than repacking them. Follow your school's nut-free and allergy rules.