Learn the Letter X
February 27, 2009 by Craft Expert
Filed under Alphabet
Use these simple lists to teach your child the letter X.
What Begins with “X”?
* Xray
Easy Alphabet Snacks
For the letter “X”, there aren’t many foods that begin with this letter. In face, we’re stumped! What we’d suggest instead is making breadsticks or cookies in the shape of an “X” with your child. Have fun!
Surprise Game or Outing
Pretend to be an x-ray technician. Put on a large white shirt as a lab coat. Then use a pen or marker and a large sheet of paper to draw an an xray (that’s a picture of just the bones).
Learn the Letter W
February 27, 2009 by Craft Expert
Filed under Alphabet
Use these simple lists to teach your child the letter W.
What Begins with “W”?
* Water
* Weather
* Whale
* Winter
Easy Alphabet Snacks
Waffle (any flavor any size, including mini)
Walnuts
Water chestnuts
Watermelon
Water
Wontons
Surprise Game or Outing
Water park! Do you have a water park? If so, go have a blast.
If it’s Winter, then go outside and and enjoy the Wintertime.
Learn the Letter V
February 27, 2009 by Craft Expert
Filed under Alphabet
Use these simple lists to teach your child the letter V.
What Begins with “V”?
* Valentine
* Vest
* Veterinarian
* Violet
Easy Alphabet Snacks
Vegetables
Vegetable soup
Vegetarian foods
Outing – Go visit your Vet
Stop by a Vet’s office for a tour. Of course, call in advance!
Learn the Letter T
February 27, 2009 by Craft Expert
Filed under Alphabet
Use these simple lists to teach your child the letter T.
What Begins with “T”?
* Toad
* Touch
* Tree
* Turtle
Easy Alphabet Snacks
Tabouli
Taco
Taffy
Tahini
Tamale
Tangerine
Tapioca
Tartar sauce
Tea
Tempeh
Tempura
Teriyaki
Three bean salad
Tofu
Tomato
Tomato juice
Tomato soup
Tortellini
Tortilla
Trail mix
Tuna
Turkey
Turnips
Turnover
Surprise Game or Outing
Visit the train station. Kids are fascinated by anything loud and with an engine. Help them spot the different trains and talk about where the passengers may be going.
Learn the Letter S
February 27, 2009 by Craft Expert
Filed under Alphabet
Use these simple lists to teach your child the letter S.
What Begins with “S”?
* Sesame Street
* Sheep
* Snow
* Snowman
* Song
* Space
* Sports
* Summer
Easy Alphabet Snacks
Salad
Salami
Salsa
Saltines
Sardines
Sauerkraut
Sausage
Scallops
Scone
Seafood
Sesame Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Sesame sticks
Shells (pasta)
Shepard’s pie
Sherbet
Shrimp
Sloppy joes
Snow peas
Soda
Soup
Sour cream
Soy nuts
Spaghetti
Spanakpita
Spinach
Split pea soup
Sponge cake
Squash
Steak
Stir-fry
Strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake
Strudel
Stuffing
Sweet and sour soup
Sweet potatoes
Surprise Game or Outing
I Spy – Play a few games of “I Spy”. Instead of just playing it with colors (I spy something red), try playing it with letters (I spy something that starts with the letter “S”).
Build A Spaceship – use chairs, boxes, aluminum foil and anything else you can come up with to build a spaceship with the kids. Then send your little astronauts on missions to distant and strange planets.