http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/TGreen1/rss/blog_11478.xmlTeresa Green Blogen-usFri, 15 Jan 2010 06:03:17 GMTFri, 15 Jan 2010 06:03:17 GMTSchool WorldQuestions have been asked about food substitutions for snack.&nbsp; These are almost always allowed.&nbsp; Food allergies for our class have been posted.&nbsp; We do have children with peanut allergies which could be life threatening.&nbsp; We also have other allergies tree nuts, eggs, and garlic.&nbsp; Most parents have provided alternative snacks for these children but our children usually prefer to eat the same as their friends.<br><br>Specific questions/thoughts are:<br>1) substitute Soy butter for almond butter <br>2) ground flax seed mixed with 3 T water can be substituted for 1 egg in baking - so I read.&nbsp; Has anyone tried this?<br><br>Please share information about where to shop, and what other substitutions would be good for us to implement to keep our children safe and well fed!<br><br>