Packing school lunches every day can be a challenge. Between busy mornings, fussy eaters, and the pressure to keep things balanced, it’s easy to run out of ideas. That’s why we created our Lunchbox Cards – a free printable tool that helps families pack balanced lunchboxes together in a fun, collaborative way.
These cards come in two versions so you can choose what works best for your family:
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Standard Lunchbox Cards – with ready-made examples on the back
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Customisable Lunchbox Cards – with blank backs so you can add your own foods
Who are they for?
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Parents of school-aged kids (especially fussy eaters!)
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Families wanting to make lunchbox packing less stressful and more fun
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Kids who love hands-on activities and learning by doing
How the Lunchbox Cards Work
Each set includes one card for every food group. On the front, there’s a simple picture so kids can easily recognise the type of food. The idea is simple: families pick at least one food from each card to create a healthy, balanced lunchbox.
This turns packing lunches into a collaborative activity where kids feel empowered to make choices and parents love the structure it brings.
Option 1: Standard Lunchbox Cards (with examples)
The standard set comes with ready-made examples printed on the back of each card. For example, the fruit card might list apples, bananas, and berries. These suggestions give kids and parents instant inspiration when choosing foods.
✔️ Perfect if you want quick, ready-to-go ideas
✔️ Great for introducing kids to a variety of foods
✔️ Helpful for families who get stuck in a “same lunch every day” routine
Option 2: Customisable Lunchbox Cards (blank backs)
The customisable set has a blank back, giving families the freedom to write in their own go-to foods, favourite snacks, or whatever’s in the fridge that week.
Tip: If you laminate these cards, you can use a texta or whiteboard marker to add and update foods again and again. This makes them flexible, reusable, and completely personalised. You can add them to a keychain so children can flip through them.
✔️ Perfect for fussy eaters who have preferred foods
✔️ Allows you to use what’s already at home
✔️ Reusable and sustainable if laminated
Why Families Love Them
✔️ Encourages independence – kids feel more involved and confident
✔️ Supports learning – children begin to understand food groups and balance
✔️ Reduces fussiness – kids are more likely to eat foods they help choose
✔️ Saves time – no more staring into the fridge at 7am wondering what to pack
✔️ Creates routine – lunchbox packing becomes a smooth, shared habit
Which Set is Right for You?
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Choose the Standard Cards if you’d like ready-made examples and inspiration at your fingertips.
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Choose the Customisable Cards if you prefer flexibility and want to tailor the cards to your own family’s foods.
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Or download both – many families find that mixing and matching works best!
Download Your Free Cards
Both sets of Lunchbox Cards are completely free to download on our product page. Simply print, cut, and start using them today.
Turn lunchbox packing from a stressful daily task into a fun, collaborative activity your kids will love.