Základní škola, Bílina

The Ptáčata Breakfast Club provides children with regular breakfasts, teach them independence and not to waste food, and significantly improve attendance, the atmosphere, and healthy eating at school.

Our goal was to create a safe and stimulating morning environment where children start the day without hunger and at the same time learn to handle food consciously. Many of our students come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds where they are not typically taught the principles of not wasting food or healthy eating. They are unfamiliar with certain foods, so they often throw them away or, conversely, take too large portions out of habit to make sure there is enough food left for them.

The Ptáčata breakfast club therefore combines meeting basic needs with targeted teaching: children choose smaller portions, can ask for seconds, try new foods, and learn responsible behavior at the table. At the same time, we encourage regular attendance, independence, mutual assistance, and a positive atmosphere at school. The goal is for every child to have an equal start to the day and to acquire skills that will prevent waste not only at school but also at home.