What candy to send in with child's valentines?

[Anonymous]

Super stupid question, I know. But my child is non-verbal and also not good at making selections on the spot at the supermarket. Last year in Kindergarten, we just sent in the valentines and she came home with a ton of candy from other kids and I felt bad that she didn't attach any candy. This year I would like to have candy for her valentines and am wondering what candy First Graders and other young elementary kids like the best?

Thanks for your suggestions.

[Anonymous]

You don't have to do anything, really!

Some non-candy ideas (yes, I know you didn't ask, but they get too much candy as it is!)

Glow stick bracelet (15/$1 at the dollar store usually)
Balloon
Temporary tattoos
Stickers
Pencils
Crayons

[Anonymous]

It's not necessary. And as PP has said you can get other things. They have these bulk packs of mini-Play-doh you can get.

I have a kindergartener, and I'm not planning to send in anything but cards.

[Anonymous]

I don't respect the parents that send in the awful candy. Really, does anyone like that stuff?

We do tattoos or stickers.

[Anonymous]

I never did anything but cards..despite the other parents. The parties usually had tons of sweets before even opening the cards. If I were to do it however I would look for the cards that come with the candy and are designed to attach candy to make it easier.

[Anonymous]

I usually attach a cool pencil. Everyone can use a new pencil.

[Anonymous]

Dum dum lollipops. Or a hershey's kiss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't respect the parents that send in the awful candy. Really, does anyone like that stuff?

We do tattoos or stickers.

[Anonymous]

i am a teacher. most schools have no candy rules.

[Anonymous]

We generally just do a card - this year I think we will make heart shaped cookies as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't respect the parents that send in the awful candy. Really, does anyone like that stuff?

We do tattoos or stickers.

+1 someone actually establishes a level of 'respect' for another based on the type of candy their child brings to school in valentine's day? All time DCUM low.

[Anonymous]

My oldeset is pre K. I found a fishbowl template to which I added <kid name> I'm glad we're in the same school. I plan to attach a small bag of gold fish and be done with it.

[Anonymous]

Lollipops, gummy bears, Fundips, those little candy hearts - basically nothing with chocolate/nuts.

Or non-candy items.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't respect the parents that send in the awful candy. Really, does anyone like that stuff?

We do tattoos or stickers.

+1 someone actually establishes a level of 'respect' for another based on the type of candy their child brings to school in valentine's day? All time DCUM low.

I don't respect them for putting in crappy candy that violates the school rules. I'd object to boxes of Belgian chocolates too.

[Anonymous]

Nothing. We trash the crap.