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School Lunch Planner — Free Printable

Balanced 5-day lunch grid with protein, grain, fruit, veggie, and treat

A 5-day school lunch planner that ensures balanced meals with space for protein, grain, fruit, veggie, and treat categories. No more morning scrambles wondering what to pack.

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Lunch Grid

Plan a balanced lunch for each school day.

 ProteinGrainFruitVeggieTreat
Monday     
Tuesday     
Wednesday     
Thursday     
Friday     

Protein Ideas

Turkey or ham roll-ups
Cheese cubes or string cheese
Hard-boiled eggs
Hummus
Yogurt
Peanut butter (if allowed)
Chicken strips
Bean salad

Snack & Side Ideas

Apple slices with cinnamon
Carrot sticks and ranch
Grapes or berries
Cucumber rounds
Crackers and cheese
Trail mix
Granola bar
Pretzels

How to Use This Printable

  1. 1Plan all five lunches on Sunday evening.
  2. 2Fill in each category to ensure balanced nutrition.
  3. 3Prep what you can: wash fruit, portion snacks, cook proteins.
  4. 4Post on the fridge or inside a cabinet door.
  5. 5Let kids help choose — they eat better when they have input.

Customization Tips

  • -Make a "lunch menu" kids can circle their choices from.
  • -Prep a week of lunches in containers on Sunday.
  • -Keep a running list of what kids actually eat vs. what comes home.
  • -Rotate proteins to prevent boredom.
  • -Account for allergy-free days at school.

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