14 Ways to Earn an A+ at School Snack Time

Head straight to the head of the class with Dick and Jane's whole-grain, nut-free Educational Cookies ($20 for 30 snack packs). These feature states and capitals, but they also come in presidential and English-Spanish versions.

Ground sesame adds a dense texture and a nutty consistency to these brain-boosting cupcakes. If your child has a classmate with a sesame allergy, simply replace it with ground almonds or ground wheat germ.

Sweet meets salty in this cookies and cream popcorn snack mix. Source: Big Red Kitchen

Back to the Cutting Board's maple-cinnamon oat Pop-Tarts substitute healthier coconut oil for shortening, but the maple-cinnamon filling and maple frosting ensures that they will be a hit with the whole class (teachers included!).

Like Mother Like Daughter's bakery-style strawberry muffins use fresh strawberries, limited sugar, and a sweet crumb topping. Make them in minimuffin tins for a perfect kid-size classroom snack.

Lemon Sugar's homemade granola bars are chewy, soft, and full of chocolate and peanut butter chips (which can be omitted if your school is nut-free or there's a specific allergy concern). Use your favorite homemade granola recipe, or go for store-bought to save time.

Try making your own fruit rolls using this easy recipe from Against All Grain. They roll out snack fun by the foot!

Watermelon sticks with a side of dip are a fun way to feed kids (especially little ones!) one of their daily servings of fruit. These would be delicious any time of day. Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board

Every kid we've surveyed loves graham crackers ($13 for 12 snack packs) — but when they come in Angry Birds shapes? Simply irresistible!

These mason jar rainbow cupcakes would make for a memorable classroom birthday celebration. Source: Put It in a Jar

Make fruit fun with Clif Kid ZFruit ropes ($14 per box). These Twizzler-like snacks are made with organic fruit and are easy to pack on the run.

These 18 Rabbits Jr. Granola Bars ($14 for 16 bars) for kids combine sweet and tangy fruit with protein and vitamin-rich seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, and chia. The bars come in a variety of flavors, so your little ones can take their pick!

Combining the best of classic Fig Newtons and boxed breakfast bars, these Whole Wheat Strawberry Figgy Bars from NatureBox's healthy lineup of offerings are nut- and dairy-free.

Kebabs aren't just for dinner! These fruity skewers make for a healthy and satisfying classroom snack on Valentine's Day or any day. Switch it up with different shaped cookie cutters and with any kind of melon that's in season and appealing to your kids. Source: Martha Stewart