Lunch and Snack Resources for Schools & Families

Welcome! We've pulled together our best lunch and snack resources so you can find everything in one place. This page brings together our most popular lunch and snack resources - designed for teachers, early childhood educators, families, and anyone cooking with children. We hope you find exactly what you need.

🏠 For Families: Tools for parents and caregivers

Resources to help pack lunches at home.

✔️ Tips for shopping, prepping, and packing lunches – School Lunch Tips

✔️ A lunch "cheat sheet" based on Canada’s Food Guide – Lunch Box Planner

✔️ A visual guide to reduce choking risk – Reduce the Risk of Choking (Ages 1-5)

🍎 For Educators: Tools for your classroom

Resources for teachers and early childhood educators.

✔️ Three simple curriculum-based lunch activities that support life skills - Lunch Box Guide Activities

✔️ Recipes and videos for shared food experiences – Classroom Kitchen

✔️ Posters to support eating times – Mealtime Roles Posters for early learning, elementary, junior and high school

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Lunch and Snack Resources for Schools & Families

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School Lunch Tips

Looking for lunch ideas for school? Our Registered Dietitians are here to help!

Whether you're just getting started or looking to make your routine easier, we’ve got you covered with helpful tips—from organizing to unpacking.

Organize: Set up a freezer lunch station to save time during busy morni[...]

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

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Lunch Box Guide Program

The Lunch Box Guide is perfect for both new and experienced educators, providing a fun and engaging way to teach nutrition concepts.

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

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Resource Download: Reduce the Risk of Choking for Children Ages 1 to 5

Expert-reviewed tips to prep safer meals and snacks for children ages 1 to 5.

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

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Classroom Kitchen

Looking for fun recipes to make at your school or child care facility?

Try our recipe videos! This series includes a variety of recipes for you to try, many submitted by teachers. From simple, assembly-only recipes to more complex recipes using various food skills, there is something for everyon[...]

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Mealtime Roles in Early Childhood Poster

Discover how you can support children’s journey as they learn to eat a variety of foods. This free poster highlights specific roles for adults and children during meals and snacks.

Early Learning

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Mealtime Roles in Elementary School Poster

Support students in learning to eat well and help everyone relax and enjoy meals and snacks at school. Download or order our free poster for your classroom, lunchroom, or cafeteria.

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

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Mealtime Roles in Junior High and High School Poster

Support students in learning to eat well and help everyone relax and enjoy meals and snacks at school. Download or order our free poster for your classroom, lunchroom, or cafeteria.

Grades 7 to 9

Grades 10 to 12

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