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The Center for Science in the Public Interest has created a comprehensive list of healthy school party ideas.
Classroom parties can often involve candy, cake, snacks, and sweets; which are high in fat and sugar. These foods in excess lead to issues like obesity and obesity related diseases in children.
But teachers and students can celebrate birthdays, accomplishments, and holidays in healthy ways!
Non-food ideas involve having dance parties, extra recess, reading time, creative crafts, and party games.
You can find the guide here and learn how to provide healthy celebrations for all students!
By The Numbers
84
percent
of Latino parents support public funding for afterschool programs
