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Jitter Juice Recipe

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Is it possible that the first day of school is upon us already?!  Oh my this summer did fly by!  While parents and teachers have so much on their minds in preparation for the big day, our little ones have a whole other set of worries inside of them…those first day jitters! This Jitter Juice Recipe and Poem are sure to help!

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This Jitter Juice recipe is perfect for the first day of school! Pair it with the fun back to school book, "First Day Jitters."

Jitter Juice Recipe and Poem

One of my most favorite ways to get those first day of school jitters out is to read the hilariously funny and unpredictable children’s book called, “First Day Jitters,” and then create the most delicious Jitter Juice Recipe to take away those butterflies in our bellies!

If you haven’t read this storybook yet, it is a must!  I don’t want to spoil the ending for you but I will tell you that there’s a BIG surprise at the end.  A surprise that will, without a doubt, help the little ones in your life through those first day jitters.

After you’ve read, “First Day Jitters” to your children, then you must make them this delicious Jitter Juice Recipe and read them the adorable poem! It won’t disappoint!

With just a few ingredients and a fun read aloud, you can take away those first day jitters!

Whether you are making this tasty drink at home with your own kids or in the classroom, we have all the tips and tricks you need to make it an awesome experience for your kids, including a printable of the ingredients and a fun poem.

So, once you mix your delicious Jitter Juice, don’t forget the awesome Jitter Juice label (free label and recipe below) and pour! (We colored in the label with markers, but you could also print the design on colored paper.)

Mix together the simple ingredients, pour, and enjoy!

The kids LOVED making the Jitter Juice. Plus, did you know it’s a well known fact that adding a “special ingredient” of sprinkles helps to get those jitters out? 😉

As we sprinkle our special ingredient inside our tasty treat, we also recite our Jitter Juice Poem!

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Adding a "special ingredient" of sprinkles helps to get those jitters out.

Jitter Juice Recipe:

1 part Sprite

1 part Hawaiian Punch

Sprinkles

Optional: 1 scoop of Sorbet

Serve in a plastic cup with a silly straw!

Now it’s time to enjoy! (Remember, you can print the fun label below with our poem, too!)

Younger and older children will both love this yummy Jitter Juice recipe!

Check out our super sweet Jitter Juice poem below! (Grab your downloadable pdf version at the end of the post!)

This is perfect to print and color at school on the first day, and send home in case parents want to make it too!

Check out our super sweet Jitter Juice poem!

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MissMaesDays.com is the creation of Mandy Mae; wife, mother, teacher, and frugal-DIY-enthusiast. Hoping to inspire others to take action in making a positive influence in the lives of children with simple DIY, crafting, thrifting, and teaching projects, Mandy enjoys sharing both her successes and hiccups with easy-to-follow tips & tutorials.
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MissMaesDays.com is the creation of Mandy Mae; wife, mother, teacher, and frugal-DIY-enthusiast. Hoping to inspire others to take action in making a positive influence in the lives of children with simple DIY, crafting, thrifting, and teaching projects, Mandy enjoys sharing both her successes and hiccups with easy-to-follow tips & tutorials.

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  1. Nastacia

    August 4, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    Hi! Thank you so much for making this! I noticed that when it downloaded it only came in black and white. The label is not in color. I thought I’d let you know.

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    • Alex

      August 4, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      HI Nastacia! The printable for the label is a black and white design – in the pictures in the post it was colored with marker 🙂 I will update the post directions with that info though so that others are aware it is black and white before downloading. 🙂 Hope you enjoy jitter juice with your kiddos too!

      Reply
  2. Calley

    July 20, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I am obsessed with this idea and I want to do it with my firsties! Do you ever get worried that parents might be mad about giving them a sugary drink? Or maybe a student has a reaction? Just wondering! I’m new to my school and just want to be careful haha.

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    • Mandy

      July 23, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Hi Calley!

      Great questions! I usually serve a very small amount to each student and I’ve never had an upset parent. They actually comment how creative and fun an idea it is for getting rid of those first day jitters. You should definitely check the ingredients for the Jitter Juice mixture you use and make sure there aren’t any food allergies in your class. Especially since food allergies are so common. Have a wonderful start to your school year!

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      • M

        August 9, 2018 at 5:48 pm

        I do object! How about talking about the jitters and then exploring healthy ways to deal with them, like “shake them out” with dance, movement, physical activity. Or great time to teach deep breathing, yoga prayer, or other healthy ways to self calm. You are teaching them to calm their anxiety with an unhealthy drink, food, sugar. Bad habit that has potential to lead to obesity and addictions.

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        • Alex

          August 11, 2018 at 11:35 am

          Hi there! Love those ideas for deep breathing, yoga, etc – those are all valuable for teaching calm, and my class and I also LOVE to dance and shake – we do it daily! The point of this activity is for parents at home (or teachers, too) who want to do something fun to make back to school an exciting time for kids with a snack and story. A great alternative if you prefer not to use these ingredients is 100% fruit juice, or even sparkling water or anything you choose. And your choice may be to skip the activity altogether and that is great too – your choices sound like they will be the best for you and your kids. The point really is the time spent having fun during Back to School season, however you choose to do it. Hope you have a wonderful B2S season with your kiddos! : )

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    • Kelly

      August 5, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Adorable that you call them “firsties”! You can add word play by asking them, “Are you firsty?” Then give them a drink!

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  3. Jennifer

    July 22, 2018 at 11:25 am

    When in the day do you do this in your day? During snack in the afternoon or earlier in the day, perhaps morning? Wonderful idea!!!

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    • Mandy

      July 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      Hi Jennifer!
      This is a great question. I like to first read the story, “First Day Jitters,” in the morning when it makes the most sense for the schedule. Then we prepare the Jitter Juice and recite the poem together. It seems to be a great start to the day for us! Have fun and enjoy!

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  4. Paige

    August 10, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Alternative: 100% fruit juice diluted with sparking water. This will not cause jitters. The Sprite and Hawaiian Punch drink will.

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    • Alex

      August 11, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Hi Paige! Love that idea for an alternative for those who choose not to use soda or punch – thanks for sharing!

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