Letter D Snacks
Updated: Oct 9
It's Letter D day, so snack time is all about the /d/ sound, like dip. Your little one hears the sound again and again, dunks, dips and crunches, and builds a big D out of snacks before eating it.
What you need
Pick 3 or 4 D foods:
Dip, like hummus, yogurt dip or guacamole, with soft veggie sticks
Dragon fruit, cut into small cubes
Dinosaur-shaped crackers or pasta
Dates, pitted and chopped very small
Dill pickle slices, cut small
How to make it
Say it first. Hold up the dip and say, "/d/ /d/ dip." Show your child how your tongue taps the top of your mouth to make the sound.
Name every food. As each food goes on the plate, say its name and stretch the first sound: "/d/ /d/ dinosaur."
Build a D. Use a veggie stick for the straight line and a curve of crackers for the round side. Ask, "Where's the straight line? Where's the big curve?"
Dip and taste. Talk about each food with your senses: "Is the dragon fruit sweet? Is the pickle sour? Which one is crunchy?"
Why we love it
Kids learn letter sounds best in words they care about, and dipping is a big favorite. It also keeps senses week going: dragon fruit looks amazing (bright pink with little black seeds), pickles smell strong, and crackers crunch.
Make it your own
D hunt: Look in the fridge for anything else that starts with /d/.
Silly sentence: "Dinosaurs dip dragon fruit!" Say it three times fast.
Look back: Add an apple, a banana and a carrot. "A, B, C, D!"
Cut-out letter: Press an alphabet cookie cutter into toast, cheese or a slice of melon to make a big D you can eat.
A quick safety note: For kids under 4, dates must be pitted and chopped small, and veggie sticks should be steamed soft or cut into thin matchsticks. Always have your child sit while eating. Swap out anything your family avoids.
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More for this week: see all our Five Senses activities, Letter D activities and Number 4 activities.
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.
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