School Halloween Trick or Treat

Halloween is a big holiday for kids. With obesity rates rising, allergies increasing, and schools cracking down on treats, it has become increasingly difficult to have fun treats at school.

I have found a great way to combine fun while eliminating calories, sugar, allergy concerns and sticky messes. How? I give out Halloween toys instead of sweets.

Halloween toys do not cost more than candy. They do not tempt me to eat them and break my diet. They are not a nightmare for the school custodian to have to clean, scrape or wipe off the surfaces of the school. Kids love toys and are happy to get them. If I buy too many, I can put them away and give the extras out next year.

What kind of toys are there? My personal favourites are the toys that can be used as school – which make them a perfect gift for school treats. These would be Halloween pencils, erasers, pencil toppers, notebooks, rulers, stickers or stencils.

Kids love to do Halloween crafts and activities. Some Halloween toys are
great crafts as well. These include putty, clay, stamps, coloring books,
and wood or paper cut outs to decorate. Add in some glitter, coloured glue
and markers and you have yourself an art project.

It is not a good idea to reward kids with sugar or foods as treats. Food should be a source of nutrients, not a source of reward, love, acceptance or punishment. Instead, give your kids a hug, a play date, a book, a trip to the park or a practical reward.

Some Halloween practical toys I would recommend for kids include socks, hair accessories, bouncy balls, seasonal books or even a mug for hot beverages.

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