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    Lunch Box Jokes for Back to School!

    Published: Jan 26, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 26 Comments

    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.

    Back to School Lunchbox Jokes! Send a smile & an excuse to make a new friend! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    I'm super excited that the kids are back in school, but I'm also nervous for some of my shy kiddos. Two of my kids will get to choose where they sit at lunch.  No more assigned seating by class.  It can be such a scary thing to find friends to sit with at lunch.

    This year, I packed a little something special in their lunches to help them start the year right.  I sent lunch box jokes and mandarin orange fruit cups. 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.

    Back to School Lunchbox Jokes! Send a smile & an excuse to make a new friend! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    School Lunch Memories

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    Do you remember when you first got to choose where you sat at lunch?  I do.  It was seventh grade. I loved it, and I hated it.  Once I established a group of friends, it was easy.  We had our spot we sat in each day, and I knew that my friends were waiting for me.  But, what about those first few days of school?  They were scary.  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?

    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).  We also got our Back-to-School Friend-Maker game ready (another yearly tradition).  In the game, we always include a challenge to ask someone to sit with them at lunch.  I'm proud to announce that my girls all did the challenge. Yeah!

    Back to School Lunchbox Jokes! Send a smile & an excuse to make a new friend! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    So, here's where the lunchbox jokes come in.  Once you've asked someone to sit with you, you actually have to talk to them!  Lunch box jokes are a perfect ice breaker.  (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.)

    The other thing I like to do the first week of school is pack the kids' favorite snacks.  It's so nice to have something exciting and comforting in your lunch when you're feeling nervous.  My kids love mandarin oranges, and I don't buy them very often.  That makes them extra special in their lunch!

    Back to School Lunchbox Jokes! Send a smile & an excuse to make a new friend! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    So, what do you do to make your kids' first week back at school extra special?  I'd love to hear about it in the comments!

    Lunch Box Love Notes

    Back to School Lunchbox Jokes! Send a smile & an excuse to make a new friend! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Ready to send some jokes to school with your kiddos?  If you'd like to make your very own set, click the download button below to be taken to my download page.

    Click to go to the Lunch Box Jokes download page

    Need more jokes? I combined all of my jokes from here and Etsy into one giant Mega Pack with 22o jokes! It includes 22 new jokes only included in the Mega Pack. Find it here.

    Send your kids to school every day this year with a joke to keep them smiling. 220 clever and cute lunchbox jokes in one inexpensive bundle! {OneCreativeMommy.com on Etsy} #lunchboxjokes #schoollunch #lunchboxlovenotes

    Still here?  I have lots more great ideas to share! Be sure to follow me in some way so that you don't miss out on any of my future printables!

    Speaking of printables, you might like some of these.  Images below are linked:

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    Free Thanksgiving coloring pages--While you are in the kitchen preparing TURKEY WITH DRESSING, why not let the kiddos make some DRESSED TURKEYS? {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Have a great week, and happy Back-to-School!  (I'm subbing long-term in a first-grade classroom, so I'm back in school, too!)

    Heidi

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Korilynn

      August 25, 2014 at 6:39 am

      How cute! I wish they had those when I was a kid. My mom used to leave us notes and rhymes. I think it's such a neat surprise.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 25, 2014 at 11:44 am

        Thanks, Korilynn. I love that I can reuse them. It's so much quicker than writing a note. (Although, I love handwritten notes! I just need speed in the morning!)

        Reply
    2. Mitzi

      August 25, 2014 at 9:24 am

      These are precious-- such a great lunch surprise, too :)

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 25, 2014 at 11:45 am

        Thanks so much, Mitzi! It's always fun to see something other than food in your lunch box!

        Reply
    3. Jess

      August 25, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Hehe, I love this idea!

      Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 25, 2014 at 11:45 am

        Thanks, Jess. Who doesn't need a good joke once in a while?

        Reply
    4. Marilyn

      August 25, 2014 at 11:22 am

      I love these printables, Heidi! Sure to put a smile on every kids face

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 25, 2014 at 11:46 am

        Thanks so much, Marilyn. I sure hope so! Lunch can be a tough time when you are shy!

        Reply
    5. Heather

      August 25, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      What a sweet idea. Thanks for all of the printables!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 25, 2014 at 9:19 pm

        You're welcome, Heather. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Enjoy them!

        Reply
    6. Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers)

      August 26, 2014 at 5:57 am

      These are sure to make the kids smile at lunch!
      I would be honored if you hopped over to share with us at Inspire Us Tuesdays. (http://twolittlecavaliers.com/2014/08/inspire-us-tuesday-fall-air.html)

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 27, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        Thanks for the invite, Felissa. I'm all linked up!

        Reply
    7. CANDI

      August 27, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      These are so cute. I wish I found them when my kids were little.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 27, 2014 at 9:58 pm

        Thanks, Candi. I've been known to send them in my hubby's lunch, too! Who says lunch notes are just for kids?

        Reply
    8. Carie Spence

      August 27, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      I'm so happy I found these! My daughter just started school today at a new school so these will come in handy.I'm so excited! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 27, 2014 at 9:59 pm

        Thanks so much, Carie! I hope your daughter had a great first day and that the lunch jokes will cheer her up a bit if she feels nervous at her new school.

        Reply
    9. Natashalh

      August 27, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      We don't have kids, but I'm pretty sure my husband would love these! I usually make him lunch for work and he loves puns. Visiting from Create it Thursday!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 27, 2014 at 10:00 pm

        I agree! Lunch box jokes are perfect for husbands, too!

        Reply
    10. Megan

      August 28, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Such a cute idea Heidi!! What a great way to remind your kids that you are always thinking of them!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 29, 2014 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks, Megan. The kids really get a kick out of it, and so do their friends.

        Reply
    11. Erlene

      August 29, 2014 at 12:28 am

      Love putting little notes or something special in lunches. Thanks for sharing these. Pinned.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 29, 2014 at 9:35 pm

        You're welcome, Erlene. It's really fun to try to surprise them!

        Reply
    12. Sandra

      August 30, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      That's so adorable! I bet these cute jokes brighten even the most awful school day! Love it!:)

      Reply
    13. Clare

      August 31, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Love these jokes - and they'll be just perfect for little ones going back to school.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 23, 2014 at 12:37 pm

        Thanks, Clare. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I missed this comment, somehow!

        Reply
    14. dhohoo

      April 12, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you very much, it was very helpful and I was looking for it.anxiety in dogs

      Reply

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