Comments on: Question: Vegetarian-Friendly School Activity Ideas? http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/ everything veggie Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:12:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tracy http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-13073 Tracy Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:39:04 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-13073 Field days are always good. Kids can compete in challenges and receive awards for their accomplishments. Field days are always good. Kids can compete in challenges and receive awards for their accomplishments.

]]> By: Callie http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 Callie Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:07:15 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1423 Its a tough answer, but one thing that all vegetarian and vegan parents should try to do is push the idea of NO CIRCUS TRIPS. Circuses are so evil and abusive. I hate to see my little sisters going on field trips to the circus and getting so excited about it. Its a tough answer, but one thing that all vegetarian and vegan parents should try to do is push the idea of NO CIRCUS TRIPS. Circuses are so evil and abusive. I hate to see my little sisters going on field trips to the circus and getting so excited about it.

]]> By: David Goldbeck http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1422 David Goldbeck Mon, 25 May 2009 17:12:49 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1422 My new book "The ABC's of Fruits & Vegetables and Beyond" (Ceres Press) is full of activities aroiund this theme. A sa matter of fact it has been bought in quqntity by many schools and programs. My new book “The ABC’s of Fruits & Vegetables and Beyond” (Ceres Press) is full of activities aroiund this theme. A sa matter of fact it has been bought in quqntity by many schools and programs.

]]> By: Missy http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1421 Missy Fri, 22 May 2009 22:49:56 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1421 Great ideas, Dara. Thx! Great ideas, Dara. Thx!

]]> By: Dara http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1420 Dara Fri, 22 May 2009 20:02:00 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1420 I think the bake sale is a very cool idea. You could even offer wheat/gluten-free or egg-free baked goods for vegans. Also a wonderful educational opportunity for the other students to learn about people who are different. I think the bake sale is a very cool idea. You could even offer wheat/gluten-free or egg-free baked goods for vegans. Also a wonderful educational opportunity for the other students to learn about people who are different.

]]> By: Jason Mick http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 Jason Mick Wed, 20 May 2009 17:56:57 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1419 Hey Matt, I just wanted to chime in and point out that ice cream, pizza, smores (with marshmallow creme), and cupcakes can be vegan! Check out the article I wrote on vegan ice creams! Of course, of those, arguably only pizza *can* be made healthy (my mom makes great whole wheat pizza with veggies -- the only fat she uses is olive oil). Not to say the others can't be made organic/lower in sugar and fat, but they're still going to be mostly fats and sugars, with little nutrients. However, I agree with your general point that maybe allowing a little directed indulgence isn't bad. Maybe give the kid his/her own vegan ice cream -- then they can enjoy it, while seeming more normal. Again, best of luck and hope our tips help :) -Jason Hey Matt,
I just wanted to chime in and point out that ice cream, pizza, smores (with marshmallow creme), and cupcakes can be vegan!

Check out the article I wrote on vegan ice creams!

Of course, of those, arguably only pizza *can* be made healthy (my mom makes great whole wheat pizza with veggies — the only fat she uses is olive oil). Not to say the others can’t be made organic/lower in sugar and fat, but they’re still going to be mostly fats and sugars, with little nutrients.

However, I agree with your general point that maybe allowing a little directed indulgence isn’t bad. Maybe give the kid his/her own vegan ice cream — then they can enjoy it, while seeming more normal.

Again, best of luck and hope our tips help :)

-Jason

]]> By: Missy http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1418 Missy Wed, 20 May 2009 15:51:16 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1418 Great tips, Mick. I love your Aquarium idea, a fun place indeed. And sports is also a fantastic way to socialize and be healthy. But some kids (even boys) don't like sports. But there is always something they do like, they just need a tad push in finding it. Good tips, guys. Thx! Great tips, Mick. I love your Aquarium idea, a fun place indeed. And sports is also a fantastic way to socialize and be healthy. But some kids (even boys) don’t like sports. But there is always something they do like, they just need a tad push in finding it.

Good tips, guys. Thx!

]]> By: Missy http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1417 Missy Wed, 20 May 2009 15:48:03 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1417 Good point, Matt. Maybe the school does this abit too much, as opposed to occasionally. But yes once in a while is all good. Good point, Matt. Maybe the school does this abit too much, as opposed to occasionally. But yes once in a while is all good.

]]> By: Matt (No Meat Athlete) http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 Matt (No Meat Athlete) Wed, 20 May 2009 12:55:18 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1416 What's wrong with ice cream, pizza, smores, and cupcakes once in a while? I'd pity the kid who doesn't get to experience that stuff with his/her friends. These things are vegetarian (not vegan, of course)! Granted, there are some families who give their kids this stuff every single day, and that's terrible. But having healthy stuff at school when they eat bad at home isn't going to change anything. I'd say let your healthy children have some fun at school, just explain to them that this kind of stuff is for special occasions only, and explain what happens when it becomes more than that! What’s wrong with ice cream, pizza, smores, and cupcakes once in a while? I’d pity the kid who doesn’t get to experience that stuff with his/her friends. These things are vegetarian (not vegan, of course)! Granted, there are some families who give their kids this stuff every single day, and that’s terrible. But having healthy stuff at school when they eat bad at home isn’t going to change anything. I’d say let your healthy children have some fun at school, just explain to them that this kind of stuff is for special occasions only, and explain what happens when it becomes more than that!

]]> By: Jason Mick http://groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Jason Mick Tue, 19 May 2009 22:04:29 +0000 http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2009/05/19/question-vegetarian-friendly-school-activity-ideas/#comment-1415 Hi Margaret, Having grown up vegetarian, I can appreciate that it can be difficult at times, both for the children and parents. Especially around the middle school years, kids can be very intolerant. However, its always the right thing to do to set a good example, and I feel that its really worth it in the end to raise kids vegetarian. Aside from explaining the *why* of your dietary choices to your child, so they know how to explain their viewpoint, I'd highly recommend getting them on a sports team. Sports are a great way for kids to socialize with their peers, and the camaraderie and cool factor from it can help counteract criticism from their peers for being "different", that they will invariably receive. Missy's suggestions are terrific -- a couple more are to take a trip to the Zoo (or local Aquarium) and for the birthday treat, to bring in carrots, apple slices, celery, and other veggies/fruits with nut butter (peanut butter is good, if no one is allergic). Keep up the good work, your kid will definitely thank you some day for sharing your compassionate and healthy lifestyle choice!! Cheers, Jason Hi Margaret,
Having grown up vegetarian, I can appreciate that it can be difficult at times, both for the children and parents. Especially around the middle school years, kids can be very intolerant. However, its always the right thing to do to set a good example, and I feel that its really worth it in the end to raise kids vegetarian.

Aside from explaining the *why* of your dietary choices to your child, so they know how to explain their viewpoint, I’d highly recommend getting them on a sports team. Sports are a great way for kids to socialize with their peers, and the camaraderie and cool factor from it can help counteract criticism from their peers for being “different”, that they will invariably receive.

Missy’s suggestions are terrific — a couple more are to take a trip to the Zoo (or local Aquarium) and for the birthday treat, to bring in carrots, apple slices, celery, and other veggies/fruits with nut butter (peanut butter is good, if no one is allergic).

Keep up the good work, your kid will definitely thank you some day for sharing your compassionate and healthy lifestyle choice!!

Cheers,
Jason

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