Happening on March 4-8, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This week also celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day. Dairy plays an important role in starting the day off strong to fuel your days! After all, it has been shown that students who eat breakfast score higher on tests.

Click here to download a fun “Fuel Up With Breakfast” worksheet to help students learn more about the importance breakfast has in their day. Age group? This worksheet is ideal for 3rd to 5th grade students.

You can also try a different breakfast recipe each day this week, all featuring different dairy products: 

• March 4: Green Eggs and Ham Omelet. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Read Across America Week is also happening this week. Celebrate with this protein-filled breakfast. View the recipe.
• March 5: Fruity Breakfast Popsicles. These breakfast popsicles combine yogurt, milk, fresh fruit and granola for a delicious treat that’s also colorful to look at. View the recipe. 
• March 6: Breakfast Pizza with Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuit Crust. You can’t go wrong with breakfast pizza, especially this recipe that adds a cheddar cheese biscuit crust!View the recipe.
• March 7: Chocolate Milk Pancakes. Do your kids love pancakes and chocolate milk? Combine these two kid-friendly favorites into one delicious breakfast! View the recipe.
• March 8: Cocoa Mint Smoothie Bowl. This nutrient-packed delight brings together the irresistible combination of chocolate and mint combined with bananas, milk and more. View the recipe.