🥦 Everyday Healthy Snack Ideas
💧 Hydration Reminder We kindly encourage all children to bring a water bottle to Pre-school each day, filled with plain water only. Staying hydrated helps support focus, energy, and overall well-being throughout their time with us.
🍎 Fruit & Veg (Fresh, Seasonal, or Pre-Cut)
- Apple slices
- Banana halves
- Pear slices
- Grapes (quartered for safety)
- Satsumas / easy-peel citrus fruits
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber sticks
- Pepper strips (red or green)
- Cherry tomatoes (quartered for safety)
🧀 Dairy & Protein
- Cheese
- Low-sugar natural yogurt (add fruit if desired)
- Plain fromage frais
- Hard-boiled eggs (peeled and halved)
🌾 Grains & Bakes
- Wholegrain crackers
- Oatcakes
- Rice cakes (plain or lightly salted)
- Homemade low-sugar flapjacks or oat bars
- Vegetable muffins (e.g. carrot, courgette, cheese)
🚫 Snacks Not Suitable for Pre-school
- Chocolate bars and sweets
- Crisps (except baked/plain on occasion)
- Sugary cereal bars
- Biscuits
- Popcorn
- Fizzy or energy drinks
Here is some guidance on choking hazards in Early years