The other thing I like to do the first week of school is pack the kids' favorite snacks. (Oh, and did I mention that I'm sharing the lunch box notes with you as well? Look for the download information at the end of the post.) Once you've asked someone to sit with you, you actually have to talk to them! Lunch box jokes are a perfect ice breaker. So, here's where the lunchbox jokes come in. I'm proud to announce that my girls all did the challenge. In the game, we always include a challenge to ask someone to sit with them at lunch. We also got our Back-to-School Friend-Maker game ready (another yearly tradition). The weekend before school started this year, we went over my post about How to Make Friends (we do it every year, and the kids love role playing being the new kid). I didn't know who would have my same lunch, I didn't have the confidence to believe people would actually want to sit by me, and I was terrified to choose a place to sit! Remember those days? But, what about those first few days of school? They were scary. We had our spot we sat in each day, and I knew that my friends were waiting for me. Once I established a group of friends, it was easy. RELATED: How to Use a School Planner, How to Motivate Kids with Point CardsÄo you remember when you first got to choose where you sat at lunch? I do. The healthy and tasty treat gave them a boost of nutrition, and the jokes gave them a smile and a reason to talk to a new friend. I sent lunch box jokes and mandarin orange fruit cups. This year, I packed a little something special in their lunches to help them start the year right. It can be such a scary thing to find friends to sit with at lunch. Two of my kids will get to choose where they sit at lunch. I'm super excited that the kids are back in school, but I'm also nervous for some of my shy kiddos. If you're nervous about your kids going back to school like I am, you'll love my Lunch Box Jokes! Combined with a lunch box full of their favorite healthy treats, the kids are sure to have a good lunch-time experience.
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