101 Kids’ Lunch Notes

School is back in session – and for many parents, lunch packing days have begun. Whether you’re an expert at the lunchbox game or you’re just entering kindergarten, there’s more to packing school lunches than just the lunches themselves. As you plan lunches this year, think of it as an opportunity to surprise your kids with a heartfelt message every day! Writing lunchbox notes for your kids is a simple and sweet way to brighten their school days. These can be as simple or as detailed as you like, and they’re also a great opportunity to connect with your children.

101 Kids’ Lunch Notes

Here’s lots of inspiration to help you make lunch extra special this year:

19 Love Lunchbox Notes

A loving lunchbox note is like a bear hug on paper. They’re perfect for any day and will remind your child how special they are to you. This can make a big difference in the overall tone of their day at school! Here are some of my favorite kids’ lunchbox notes:

1. You are amazing.
2. I’m thinking of you right now!
3. I’m proud of you as a friend.
4. I’m proud of students like you.
5. You are a special part of the school community.
6. You’re amazing – just for being who you are.
7. I love that you always try your best.
8. I can’t wait to hear your favorite part of the day.
9. Be yourself and make the world a better place.
10. I’m proud of you.
11. You are the best.
12. Hugs, kisses and wishes for a wonderful day!
13. You make my heart smile.
14. You are so loved.
15. You are important.
16. You are so important.
17. You are special.
18. You are incredible.
19. I love you more than anything!

19 Inspiring Lunchbox Notes

Maybe you have a young child who is still adjusting to school, a middle schooler facing frequent tests, or a child who is trying to be a peacemaker. No matter what, all children thrive with a little encouragement. These inspiring lunchbox notes provide this information:

1. I trust you!
2. You can do hard things.
3. You can do whatever you want.
4. Your best is enough.
5. You’ve got this!
6. You are ready. Take a deep breath and know that everything will be okay!
7. Hard times don’t last long.
8. As long as you believe you can do it, you can achieve anything!
9. Tomorrow is another day.
10. Your mistakes don’t define you.
11. Make today great!
12. You were born to stand out.
13. Today is bound to be amazing!
14. You did a great job.
15. You can do it!
16. You are so brave.
17. You are capable of anything.
18. Give yourself some confidence. . . You deserve it!
19. You are worthy.

14 compliments on Lunchbox Notes

Children deserve to know that we see and appreciate them as unique individuals. This is where Free Lunchbox Notes comes in handy! Pick something effective from this list of compliments and personalize it to your needs:

1. You are beautiful – inside and out.
2. Your smile lights up the room!
3. Your kindness is a gift to others.
4. You are an amazing leader.
5. You set a great example for others.
6. You are so determined.
7. You are a great classmate.
8. You are an excellent listener.
9. You are such a hardworking person!
10. your [reading, math, etc.] Skills shine!
11. you are an incredible [artist, band member, basketball player, etc.]!
12. You are an A+ team member.
13. You are a great friend.
14. Your persistence in learning inspires me!

21 Funny Lunchbox Notes

For students, school days can sometimes be long and tedious. Funny jokes are a great way to ensure your kids enjoy a healthy laugh along with their main course! Here are some silly notes that are perfect for their lunch boxes:

1. What’s the smartest mistake you can make? Spelling bee!
2. What is a snake’s favorite subject? history.
3. Why are students crossing the playground? Reach another slide.
4. Why is Shark late for class? Because it’s doing its homework!
5. What score did the cat get on the exam? Perfect A+!
6. What does the pen say about the uniform of the pencil? “Looks sharp!”
7. What did the buffalo say when his son got into the car? “Biz!”
8. How to keep library books warm? It puts on the jacket.
9. Why do math tests look sad? It has so many problems!
10. Why are fish so smart? They live in the same school!
11. Why does the teacher wear sunglasses all day? Because her students are so smart!
12. Which letter of the alphabet contains the most water? Letter “C”.
13. Why does this dog do so well in school? Because he is the teacher’s pet!
14. Why do dogs eat students’ homework? Because he heard from students that it was a piece of cake!
15. Why doesn’t the library have a clock? Because it “shakes” too much.
16. Why does Tangdou go to school? He wants to be a smart man!
17. Why does a teddy bear say “no thank you” to dessert? Because it’s full!
18. What did Baby Corn say to Mother Corn? “Where’s the popcorn?”
19. When one pickle complained, what did the other pickle say to it? “Just use it dill!”
20. Why did Cookie go to the nurse’s office? Because it feels like “Oops!”
21. Why does a student’s mother spread peanut butter on the road during school pickup? Go to the traffic jam!

17 Lunchbox Notes Puns

Puns are a fun way to introduce word games to young learners. Add a simple drawing and voila! These food-related puns make for quick and easy lunchbox notes for kids:

1. you are an egg cell [student, friend, kid, etc.]!
2. You have no idea how much you are loved!
3. You are very smart.
4. Let’s get tacos later!
5. I will always have a “pizza” in my heart.
6. I am your leaf.
7. You are the apple of my eye!
8. Orange are you glad it’s Friday?
9. You are a perfect pear in my eyes.
10. You are one of them!
11. There is nothing that cannot be eaten.
12. You are just a soup!
13. Give Peas a chance to make new friends today.
14. You are such a taco.
15. Don’t worry, just be happy!
16. Olives for you so many.
17. you are a real [math, science, history, etc.] Egg-pert!

11 Lunchbox Notes Riddles

If regular old jokes and puns aren’t enough to liven up the lunch box, throw in a riddle here and there. Riddles are fun for everyone – they encourage your child to think and talk! For example:

1. What is a building with many stories called? A library.
2. What do you call a student who carries a dictionary in his back pocket? Smart people.
3. What starts with “t”, ends with “t”, and has a “t” in it? A teapot.
4. What can’t be eaten for lunch? Breakfast and dinner.
5. What kind of room has no doors or windows? A mushroom.
6. What is yours that others use more of? your name.
7. What’s bright orange with a green top that sounds like a parrot? A carrot.
8. What’s something you grab for lunch but never eat? A fork.
9. What must be destroyed before use? an egg.
10. What has many ears but hears nothing? A cornfield!
11. What has eyes but cannot see? A potato!

Lunchbox Notes: A Smile in a Box

If you have kids in school, you may find yourself wondering how to take their packed lunches to another level. Writing a handwritten note each day is a great way to achieve this goal. I hope these lunchbox notes get you started and bring a smile to your little scholar’s face!

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