Free McDonald's Breakfast For STAAR-Taking Kids Tuesday, April 10

AUSTIN, TX — McDonald's will be offering a free breakfast on Tuesday to students in grades 3-8 ahead of the state-mandated standardized STAAR testing to help relieve pre-testing angst.

The free meal is a tradition for McDonald's franchises in Texas, meant to help kids focus on their required battery of tests. Studies have shown that kids do better in school when they've had a good breakfast, without the distraction of hunger pangs.

“By offering a balanced breakfast, McDonald’s hopes to make a positive impact on students’ mornings,” Carina Saez, a McDonald’s registered dietitian, said in a news release.

The free breakfasts will be given out on Tuesday, April 10, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Each student will get a choice of an Egg White Delight McMuffin sandwich or Fruit and Maple Oatmeal, apple slices, and either a 1 percent low-fat milk or an Honest Kids Apple Juice box.

To claim their free breakfasts, children must show up to their neighborhood McDonald's restaurant with a parent or guardian. Teachers can claim a free breakfast too, and must show a valid school-issued ID to claim theirs.

The promotion isn't limited to Austin, and is being offered throughout the state —Houston, North Texas, San Antonio and beyond.

Just to be on the safe side, you might want to call your area McDonald's to see if they're participating in the offer. To find the restaurant nearest you, click here.

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