The kids are finally back to school, and you’re back to scrambling for ideas of what to pack for lunch. Here are five days of kid-friendly, well-balanced meals to keep your little ones going strong all day.

Each day of the week offers a fun way for kids to enjoy their favorite foods. Each meal is also put together so it consists of a minimum of four different food groups. Each food group offers a variety of nutrients, and all of them together as a meal enable your kids to take in the important nutrients they need for proper growth and development. To add a nice touch, use colorful bowls, spoons, straws or napkins. Leave an “I love you” note or jot a quick joke down on a piece of paper and tuck it neatly inside the lunchbox. It’s a win-win meal for you and your child.

Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. She is the author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Day.