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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.
School Lunch Planner
Balanced 5-day lunch grid with protein, grain, fruit, veggie, and treat
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Lunch Grid
Plan a balanced lunch for each school day.
| Protein | Grain | Fruit | Veggie | Treat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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How to Use This Printable
- 1Plan all five lunches on Sunday evening.
- 2Fill in each category to ensure balanced nutrition.
- 3Prep what you can: wash fruit, portion snacks, cook proteins.
- 4Post on the fridge or inside a cabinet door.
- 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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