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HomeBack To School

20 Easy School Lunch Ideas

Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
Angela Sellari
Angela Sellari Founder of AboutAMom

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared…

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Looking for Easy School Lunches that your kids will actually enjoy eating? Have no fear… All of these lunch ideas are delicious and kid approved! From fun bento boxes to yummy sandwiches, school lunch will never be the same again.

Fun Sandwich Ideas for Kids

Fun Sandwich Ideas for Kids

Make lunchtime fun with these sandwich ideas for kids, including sandwich on a stick and a racecar sandwich.

Italian-Inspired Ciabatta Sandwiches

u003cpu003eIn honor of National Picnic Month I made these delicious u003cstrongu003eItalian Ciabatta Sandwichesu003c/strongu003e. These sammys are picnic-perfect. They are so full of flavor, and the ciabatta rolls hold up really well for a trip to the park.u003c/pu003e
Simple Fall Themed Bento Lunch for Kids

Simple Fall Themed Bento Lunch for Kids

Kids will really enjoy their lunch when you prepare this simple Fall themed Bento Lunch for kids, featuring Mott’s Snack and Go!
Delicious ham and cheese melted between layers of flaky puff pastry. This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt is the perfect way to use up leftover ham.

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt

Delicious ham and cheese melted between layers of flaky puff pastry. This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt is such a simple and yummy lunch, and a step up from your ordinary ham sandwich.
DIY Lunchables Bento Lunch Ideas for Kids

DIY Lunchables Bento Lunch Ideas for Kids

Need back to school lunch inspiration? You’ll love these easy bento lunch ideas for kids! These DIY Lunchables bento boxes are a fun and nutritious back to school lunch idea.
Cereal Freestyle - Raisin Bran Cereal Bars Recipe

Freestyle Cereal Bars Recipe

u003cpu003eThis is a cereal bar recipe that can be made with whatever cereal you’re in the mood for. My family went nuts for Raisin Bran Cereal Bars.u003c/pu003e
Halloween Lunch Ideas for Kids

Halloween Lunch Ideas for Kids

Need some easy Halloween lunch ideas? Make lunchtime more spook-tacular with this simple-to-make Halloween bento for kids, featuring a mummy sandwich.
This corned beef and egg salad sandwich recipe might seem a little strange, but it's often the unusual combinations that taste amazing.

Corned Beef and Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe + Hellmann’s Strangewich Challenge

This corned beef and egg salad sandwich recipe might seem a little strange, but it’s often the unusual combinations that taste amazing.
Make mealtime fun with this delicious 5 ingredient recipe for Mini Spaghetti Pies.

5 Ingredient Mini Spaghetti Pies Recie

u003cpu003eThese mini spaghetti pies are a fun new version of my son’s favorite. They are perfect lunch or as a snack.u003c/pu003e
homemade hot pockets with chicken, broccoli and cheese

Homemade Hot Pockets with Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese

u003cpu003eGet ready to take your snacking game to the next level with Homemade Hot Pockets Recipe! Create your own flaky, delicious pockets filled with your favorite ingredients.u003c/pu003e
Create a simple hot breakfast with these veggie omelette cups that everyone will love

Veggie Omelet Cups

u003cpu003eWhether you are looking for a hot breakfast for the kids before school or a grab-and-go breakfast as you run out the door for work, you can have the exact omelet you love with these Veggie Omelet Cups.u003c/pu003e
Mini Corn Dog Muffins with Dill Relish Recipe

Mini Corn Dog Muffins with Dill Relish

u003cpu003eMini corn dog muffins with dill relish are a poppable favorite. This recipe is perfect for potlucks and your summer parties or lunches. u003c/pu003e
Need a simple and oh-so cute Christmas treat? No need to look any further, because these Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect festive sweet-treat! They're easy to make and even easier to eat - so why not bring a batch of these Christmas rice krispie treats along to your next Christmas party?

Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect festive sweet-treat! They're easy to make and even easier to eat – so why not bring a batch of these Christmas rice krispie treats along to your next Christmas party?

Brain Food: Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cereal Bars

Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cereal Bars are the perfect brain food for after-school study time. A fall treat the whole family will enjoy.

Birds Eye Veggie Cupcakes

u003cpu003eThis Veggie Cupcake recipe is one of many fabulous kid-friendly recipes that I found on the Birds Eye Kids web siteu003c/pu003e

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

u003cpu003eIs there anything better than comfort food at the end of a long day? I don’t think so. There are certain meals that just make us feel warm inside. u003c/pu003e
Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sandwich

Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sandwich

A delicious rotisserie-style chicken sandwich, made with tender, hand-pulled all white meat chicken, raised without antibiotics, and topped with flavorful crisp veggies on freshly baked bread.
Feta Basil Sandwich Recipe

Feta Basil Sandwich Recipe

u003cpu003eThis deliciously fresh Feta Basil Sandwich is simple to make and can be whipped up in just a matter of minutes. Enjoy!u003c/pu003e
A Grand Idea for Grilled Cheese

A Grand Idea for Grilled Cheese

Use Pillsbury Grands Biscuits for a fun twist on grilled cheese sandwiches.

About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Oct 30, 2017 | Updated: Oct 20, 2025

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  1. Carol Cassara says

    Posted on 10/31 at 9:53 PM

    That’s a really good addition to your child’s lunch! Yogurt does a lot for our health and I’m sure the kids will enjoy it. Great tips for parents!

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  2. Pam says

    Posted on 10/31 at 10:23 PM

    These are all great options to pack in a lunchbox. My kids always liked when I packed their lunch.

    Reply
  3. Sara Welch says

    Posted on 10/31 at 11:42 PM

    This is a new brand of yogurt for me. MY kids love their yogurt and this sounds like a delicious snack to add to their lunch!

    Reply
  4. tonya says

    Posted on 11/1 at 12:15 AM

    I love all the ideas that are available now to make sure our kids have a well-balanced lunch- at home and away. I wish these would have been available when I was growing up. Our school lunches were gross and PB & J got old fast.

    Reply
  5. Veronica Vilora Solomon says

    Posted on 11/1 at 12:34 AM

    Wholesome is so much better. It gives them that extra energy that processed food just can’t give

    Reply
  6. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    Posted on 11/1 at 12:34 AM

    Those are really delicious and healthy lunch boxes! I don’t have small kids anymore, but I sure would love to have a lunch like that to take to work! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    Posted on 11/1 at 2:26 AM

    These are really great ideas! Would love to try these with my son.

    Reply
  8. Kiwi says

    Posted on 11/1 at 7:53 AM

    I am so happy we are able to provide children with more organic food options. I love this kids should have more organic food for lunch!

    Reply
  9. Janet W. says

    Posted on 11/5 at 5:29 AM

    What delicious and healthy lunch ideas for my grandsons!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    Posted on 11/27 at 9:07 PM

    Love this! Always looking for different lunch ideas for my littles!

    Reply
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