If you’ve asked yourself: what should I pack my third grader for lunch today? You’re in good company.
Below, you’ll find easy lunch ideas for school that were the top picks for kids in third grade!

School Lunch Ideas for 3rd Grade
All the recipes below are perfect to pack for school for kids in 3rd grade (and beyond). Make sure to click through to the post to learn how to keep these lunches fresh for hours.

DIY Healthy Lunchable Nachos
Packed with protein and more nutrition than the yellow box and are always a kid fav.
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Grapes & Cheese Bento
A 5 minute lunch idea to pack by itself or send along with half a sandwich.
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Protein & Fruit Lunch Box
Highly favorited because it has lots of variety and easy to assemble quickly with whatever you have in the fridge.
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Ham & Cheese Sub
Sometimes my son eats half at lunch and the other half a couple of hours later after school.
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Ham & Cheese Sliders
Hawaiian rolls are always a kid favorite and this lunch is a winner!
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Cheese & Salami Snack Box
The perfect addition to that PB&J for extra protein and to keep kids full.
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Simple Reuben Pinwheels
All the classic ingredients in a Reuben sandwich tightly rolled into bize-size pinwheels.
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Ham & Cheese Rollups
Out of bread? Need to pack something extra? Make this quick lunch box real fast!
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Chips & Guacamole Box
For the kid who loves chips and dip this packed lunch will come home empty!
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Zucchini Pizza Bites
Tell me you want your kid to eat more veggies without telling me. I'll go first.
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Easy Lunchbox Skewers
Fun to eat, interactive, and delicious. Check the post for skewer type info.
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Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
Make these in bulk and heat them when you need them. Can be eaten at room temperature or warm (deets in post).
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Taco Grilled Cheese
Like a taco, but better and all you need is a bit of taco-night leftovers.
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Pack your third grader’s lunch like a pro with these convenient recipes!





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