Treating at school: how do you do that?.

Treating at school: how do you do that?.

Whoever has a birthday… treats! Right? At many primary schools, it is still common for children to give treats on their birthday in class. Healthy treats are becoming the norm. But how healthy is healthy enough? And how do you keep treats original, festive and affordable?

Creative or ready-made?

What once was a simple bag of chips or a marshmallow on a stick has changed over the years. Some parents go all out with creative treats: vegetable skewers shaped like animals, bananas with faces or a homemade game hiding a mandarin inside.

Other parents prefer to buy something small and ready-made, like a box of raisins or fruit. And then there are parents who find it all a hassle and would rather stop treats altogether.

Healthy School

At Healthy Schools (schools that work consciously on health and wellbeing), there are often clear rules about treats. Think of a maximum number of treat moments per year, or the rule that treats may only consist of vegetables or fruit. This way, as a parent, you know exactly what to expect.

Party Policy

Stopping treats at school is what some schools do: they switch to a party policy. The class sings, the chair is decorated and the birthday child may help with fun tasks. This way, a birthday at school is more about the child than the treat.

What do you do?

How does it work at your child’s school? What do you think of it? And how important do you actually find it that a child can give treats on their birthday?

We are curious about your opinion! Join our survey about treats at school. The questionnaire is short and anonymous. You can fill it in until July 27 at 11:00 pm.

Ouders & Onderwijs regularly does research on different topics in education. Do you want to join the discussion through surveys? Then sign up for the Landelijk Ouderpanel.