TEACHERS.........NEED HELP ::FOOD RELATED::

Glamorousbride Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:29 PM

TEACHERS.........NEED HELP ::FOOD RELATED::

MY CLASS I AM STU TEACHING IN IS HAVING A PARTY ON FRIDAY FOR 'SPRING.' THEY'RE HAVING ICE CREAM SODAS. I WANTED TO BRING SOMETHING IN.....BUT I'M A NERVOUS WRECK BECAUSE OF ALLERGIES.

ANYONE HAVE ANYTHING SAFE THAT THE CHILDREN WILL LIKE?

JessieC Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:34 PM

Re: TEACHERS.........NEED HELP ::FOOD RELATED::

I know its not creative but Dunkin Dounuts is always a safe bet. they love munchkins:)

vintagegirl Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:35 PM

Re: TEACHERS.........NEED HELP ::FOOD RELATED::

pretzels are safe..
unless a kid is allergic to gluetin.. ugh you know though your best bet is juice.. or something..

trish71407 Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:35 PM

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There is nothing that we could say is 'safe' if you don't know the children's allergies! I myself have an allergy to corn, I have kids with peanuts and milk, and everything in my class. You would be better off bringing in something non-edible otherwise those with allergies will not be able to partake. You could also call your cooperating teacher and get any allergy info! HTH

portjeffbride Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:36 PM

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just avoid nuts and berries..... you can't find a food that no one has an allergy to... but those 2 categories are usually the most allergenic...

GettinHutched Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:39 PM

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Believe it or not, a new allergy I've been hearing of is watermellon! I'm still trying to figure out what the heck one can be allergic to in a watermelon!

Man when we were kids I don't remember food allergies being so rampant- you'd have the occasional peanut allergy but nowadays its outta control!

I say Dunkin Donuts is safe too! Or bring in some Entenmann's!

Ooooh Rice Krispy Treats maybe?

snowcat Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:45 PM

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I agree....non food related- I have a student who can't even be in the same room as dairy!
fun pencils? stickers?

tricia3381 Posted: Mar 28, 2007 08:52 PM

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what about spring like pencils from the dollar store. or walgreens usually has them 2 for $1.

jgl Posted: Mar 28, 2007 09:07 PM

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i usually do dunkun donuts in my class... depending on the kids age they know what they can have and not have.

but sinse you dont know you could just play it safe and get pencils

Dollar Tree is the best for things like pencils.. 12 for $1 and i saw bunny pencils there.

Lizzie913 Posted: Mar 28, 2007 09:08 PM

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Posted by GettinHutched

Ooooh Rice Krispy Treats maybe?

My students LOVE rice krispie treats...so does my FH!!

Regal Beagle Posted: Mar 28, 2007 09:12 PM

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What about making a spring crossword puzzle with spring words and some of the kids' names. I think edhelper will make it. There are a few websites that will make it for free.

I have a lot of kids with food allergies, but the teacher should know and usually those kids have their own special treats that the paretns will bring in for them. The kids will even tell you too.

I would say munchkins and pretzels would be safe.

Have fun!