Our children's school has a strict policy against sweet treats, such as cupcakes, candy, and cookies for school celebrations. Some people think that the policy ruins the fun, but I have to disagree. Our children do not seem to mind having alternative treats, both food and non-food items. Last year, we handed out The Trash Pack toys to trick-or-treaters and the children just loved it. Our own children enjoy collecting these little Trashies, as do many of their friends at school. So this year, Moose Toys sent us enough single-pack Trash Pack toys for my children's teachers to hand out to all their students on Halloween. I will be sending each of these jack-o-lantern buckets filled with Trash Packs to school as a surprise for the classes. I have even managed to keep it a secret from my own children.
Ideas for Non-Candy Halloween Treats:
1. The Trash Pack Toys
2. Fun Pencils
3. Mini Boxes of Raisins
4. Pencil Toppers or Erasers
5. Temporary Tattoos
6. Granola or Fruit Cereal Bars (But, be aware of any nut allergies)
7. Bookmarks (To promote literacy)
8. Superballs
9. Whistle Keychains (Handy as emergency whistles for kids)
10. Mini Magnifying Glasses (To encourage exploration and discovery)
To learn more about The Trash Pack, including where to buy them, visit www.TrashPack.com, where you will also find fun free games and downloads. You can also find The Trash Pack on Facebook.
Thank you to Moose Toys for providing complimentary product samples for us to donate to our school.
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One of my favorite non-candy Halloween treats is Wendy's Frosty coupons. You can buy a book of 10 for $1. I know it is still something sweet but not quite as bad as eating tons of candy and parents can make sure their kids eat their meal before eating the frosty. One year on a health kick I also handed out apples but those didn't go over as well :)
Kimberly Dsouza
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:41 PM
The teachers at our school always give the kids pencils...I get the no candy thing, but pencils just don't have the same cachet....
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Little kids think it is cool to get something else that is not candy. Our local dentist has his office in his home around the corner from us.. he passes out toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste. Once in awhile I trade off the candy and we passed out balloons and small memo pads we made. My sister likes to pass out little boxes of juicy packs. The Trash Packs is a cool idea.. will keep that in mind for another year.
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 6:28 PM
@Erika at PlayMG: I guess it depends on the child's age. My kindergartners will still get excited about fun pencils, but it takes something like The Trash Pack or a keychain to get my 3rd grader excited. :)
Posted on October 23, 2012 at 7:37 PM
what a great ideal,,I have gave rings an pencils before but didnt go over as well but this is a better ideal
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:41 AM
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