Tips for Room Moms

When planning a classroom party or event, your goal is to make sure that every kid has a good time. That means balancing the needs of kids with allergies with the desire to give every kid their favorite snack. Choosing the right bulk candy can help you make your classroom party or event memorable in all the right ways.

Tip #1: Choose age-appropriate treats

The age and developmental stage of the kids in your classroom will help you decide what candy is right for them.

For very young children, in pre-school or kindergarten Spangler Saf-t-pops are a great choice. Kids love the mix of Cherry, Grape, Orange, Lemon, Sour Apple, and Strawberry fruit flavors. You’ll love the special loop that replaces the stick. It makes them easy for small hands to hold and removes any risk of poking.

For older kids, Dum Dum mini pops are a classic option. They’re small and sweet and they come in 16 assorted flavors including a mystery flavor. That’s why Dum Dums are a lollipop classic.

Tip #2: Avoid Candy that Might Trigger Allergies

Everyone loves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, except for the kid with a severe peanut allergy. Make sure every kid has a great time by avoiding candies that might trigger allergic reactions. Dairy, nut and gluten allergies are all becoming more common. But not to worry, there are still plenty of great candy options.

Swedish Fish are always a favorite. They’re not just peanut and dairy free, they’re also vegan! And they come in handy snack packs so every kid has their own snack size serving.

For another gummi treat that kids will love, try Albanese Gummi Bears. They’re gluten-free and come in that adorable little bear shape. Each one-ounce fun size bag includes a random assortment of Cherry, Pink Grapefruit, Watermelon, Strawberry, Orange, Blue Raspberry, Lime, Grape, Green Apple, Mango, Pineapple and Lemon flavors.

Tip #3: Choose candies that fit your theme

Of course, if you’re planning a party or event you might have a theme in mind. Choose candies that match your theme or fit in with what students have been studying.

Efrutti Sea Creatures are perfect for kids studying oceans. Albanese Awesome Blossom Gummi’s are great for kids learning about nature and flowers.

Or coordinate colors to your theme sixlets, M&M’s, Hershey Kisses and jelly beans all come in a whole rainbow of colors for you to mix and match.

Tip #4: Classic candies are always a hit

Some candies are tried and true for classrooms. When you choose these candies you can be certain that kids are going to love. Jolly Ranchers are a great single serve option. Each bag comes with a mixture of Blue Raspberry, Watermelon, Cherry, Apple, and Grape. Kids also love the variety of Jelly Belly jelly beans. And don’t forget about Life Savers. This classic candy comes in gummy and hard candy versions for kids of all ages.

For even more bulk candy options to delight every child in your classroom, visit our online candy store.