What is Breakfast in the Classroom?

Breakfast in the Classroom is a serving model in which students eat their morning meal in the classroom, usually during homeroom. The methods used to transport food to the classroom may differ from one school to the next depending on building layout, staff availability, student ages, and morning schedules (see below for specifics). However, breakfast is generally served for 10-15 minutes while teachers take attendance, collect homework, or accomplish other administrative tasks.

Why Serve Breakfast in the Classroom?

Offering breakfast in the classroom makes the morning meal accessible to all students. By eliminating many of the logistical barriers that frequently prevent students from participating in the breakfast program, such as an early start time, this serving model ensures that all students have the opportunity to start the day with the nutrients and energy they need to learn better, behave better, and perform better in school.

Unlike breakfast programs that take place before the start of the school day, breakfast in the classroom ensures that students do not need to arrive early in order to have something to eat. This normalizes the breakfast program and alleviates any potential stigma associated with eating breakfast at school. As a result, breakfast participation increases dramatically when schools utilize this serving method

Breakfast in the Classroom, A Success at Public School 102