Letter E Snacks

It's Letter E day, so snack time is all about the /e/ sound, like egg. Your little one hears the sound again and again, builds a big E on the plate and then eats it. Bonus: eggs are a dinosaur-week favorite, since baby dinosaurs hatched from eggs too.

What you need

Pick 2 or 3 E foods:

• Eggs: hard-boiled and sliced, or scrambled

• English muffin, toasted and cut into strips

• Edamame, shelled and mashed or cut small

• Eggplant dip (baba ghanoush) with soft pita

• Pretzel sticks or cheese sticks for building the letter

How to make it

1. Say the sound. Hold up an egg: "Egg starts with /e/. Eh, eh, egg!"

2. Build an E. Lay one long English muffin strip down, then three short ones across: top, middle and bottom.

3. Crack an egg together. If you're scrambling, let your child crack it into a bowl (with help) and stir.

4. Name and eat. Before each bite, say the food's name and stretch the first sound: "Eeeeh-damame!"

Why we love it

Hearing the same first sound over and over, while touching and tasting, helps kids connect the letter to its sound. Building the letter with food also shows them its shape: one tall line and three arms.

Make it your own

• Dinosaur eggs: Call hard-boiled eggs "dinosaur eggs" and "hatch" them by peeling together.

• Count to 5: Build the E, then add five edamame beans next to it.

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

A quick safety note: For kids under 4, mash or cut edamame and cut egg into small pieces. Skip eggs if your child has an egg allergy, and skip pretzels and English muffins for a wheat allergy. Always have your child sit while eating.

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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.