Letter C Snacks

It's Letter C day, so snack time is a plate full of foods that start with the /k/ sound, like carrot. Your little one hears the sound again and again, crunches their way through it, and builds a big C out of snacks before eating it.

What you need

Pick 3 or 4 C foods:

• Carrots, cut into thin sticks or steamed soft

• Cucumber rounds

• Cheese cubes or slices

• Crackers

• Cantaloupe, cut into small pieces

• Corn (a scoop of thawed frozen corn works great)

How to make it

1. Say it first. Hold up a carrot and say, "/k/ /k/ carrot." Show your child how the sound comes from the back of the mouth, like a little cough.

2. Name every food. As each food goes on the plate, say its name and stretch the first sound: "/k/ /k/ cucumber."

3. Build a C. Curve cucumber rounds or cracker pieces into a big letter C. Ask, "Is C a straight line or a curve?"

4. Snack and sort. Ask, "Which C food is crunchy? Which one is orange? Which is your favorite?"

Why we love it

Kids learn letter sounds best in words they care about, and snacks are high on that list. C is also an easy letter to build: it's just one curve, like a cookie with a bite taken out. It pairs perfectly with today's Sock Match game and the Letter C lesson.

Make it your own

• C hunt: Look in the fridge for anything else that starts with /k/.

• Silly sentence: "Crunchy carrots can clap!" Say it three times fast.

• Look back: Add an apple slice and a banana: "Apple starts with /a/, banana with /b/, carrot with /k/!"

• Cut-out letter: Press an alphabet cookie cutter into toast, cheese or a slice of melon to make a big C you can eat.

A quick safety note: For kids under 4, raw carrots are a choking risk. Cut them into thin matchsticks or steam them soft, cut corn and cantaloupe small, and always have your child sit while eating. Swap out anything your family avoids.

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Every child is different. Please use your own judgment about what's safe and right for your family. Always supervise children during activities and while eating, and adjust foods for allergies, dietary needs and your child's age and chewing ability. Sprocket & Sprout shares these ideas for fun and learning only. We are not responsible for any injury, allergic reaction, damage or mess that may result from trying them. This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.