SH Is for Shamrocks & Sherbet

Snacks that start with SH - Shamrocks and Sherbet

If you’re looking for a tasty way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, these colorful, easy-to-create snacks just might be the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow!

Everyone knows that leprechauns love silly shenanigans, so don’t be surprised if silliness ensues while your little leprechauns make and eat this yummy ABC Snack.

Instead of just one recipe, we’ve got double the fun for you! These crispy green shamrock chips and refreshing green sherbet float will have you kicking up your heels and dancing a jig as you celebrate the “wearin’ o’ the green” with your preschooler!

Here’s hoping that your little one has as this preschooler did!

SH Is for Shamrock Chips

Print Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make 10-12 shamrock chips:

Shamrock-shaped cookie cutter
1-2 large (green) spinach tortillas or wraps
Cooking spray
Salt
¼ cup hummus or your favorite chip dip

Directions:

Cut shamrocks from spinach tortillas with cookie cutter.
Lay shamrocks and leftover pieces of tortilla on a baking sheet.
Brush pieces with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and your favorite herbs or seasonings.
Bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy.
Serve with your dip.

Preschooler adding a cherry to the shake

SH Is for Sherbet Float

Print Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make one sherbet float:

2 scoops lime sherbet
8-12 ounces lime soda
Lime slices
Maraschino cherries

Directions:

Add two scoops of lime sherbet to tall drinking glass.
Pour 8-12 ounces of lime soda over sherbet.
If desired, decorate with lime slices and maraschino cherries.

Teaching Tips

As you create your St. Patrick’s Day snacks, practice saying /sh/–/sh/–shamrocks and sherbet with your child.
How many words can you think of that start with the sound of /sh/ as in shamrock?
While you eat your green treats, read about Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale by Tomie dePaola.
Download ABC Snacks: Tips for Working on Pre-Reading Skills for more teaching tips.

Want More Snacks that Start with SH?

For snacks that start with SH and many more, get the entire series of ABC Snacks Cookbooks with more than 40 snack recipes for your preschoolers!

Photo credit: @_ourlittlehomeschool_

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Rebekah

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April 1, 2023 at 9:53 pm

This looks like fun! Although I don’t know that I will wait until next St. Patrick’s Day to try them!

Robin

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April 3, 2023 at 11:50 am

No need to wait if you don’t want to, Rebekah! (My family’s preferred treat during hot summer months is sherbet floats, although we prefer orange or raspberry sherbet with grapefruit flavored soda like Squirt.)

Mark

April 1, 2023 at 4:15 pm

Great ideas for a multi-sensory approach. My grandson doesn’t even realize he’s learning when he’s busy making treats!

April 1, 2023 at 5:14 pm

I love that your grandson is learning while having fun and munchies, Mark!

Susan

April 1, 2023 at 9:09 am

These recipes are so cute! I love how quick and simple they are.

Abigail

March 22, 2023 at 12:33 pm

This looks so fun I will have to try it next year or adapt for an easter activity

March 23, 2023 at 8:49 am

Glad you like it, Abigail! It’s also a great snack for when a student is first learning to read or spell words with SH.

Rebecca

March 21, 2023 at 8:20 pm

This looks so fun! My three year old wanted more St Patrick’s celebrations – we will have to try this next year

March 22, 2023 at 9:48 am

I hope you have a lot of fun with these next year, Rebecca!

Kimberlie

March 17, 2023 at 3:53 pm

These are adorable. We always enjoy adding some fun and tasty activities to our day. thanks for sharing.

Shannon

March 13, 2023 at 11:29 pm

So fun! Thanks!

Joanie

March 13, 2023 at 7:31 pm

Great idea!

Rachel

March 16, 2019 at 2:23 am

What a good idea! Thanks!

Amber H.

March 13, 2019 at 11:19 am

I love the shamrock idea! Adorable, hands-on, St. Patrick’s Day fun that doesn’t require artificial food coloring. AND, it helps teach the sh blend that we’re currently working on. Thank you for sharing this!

Robin E.

March 15, 2019 at 4:50 pm

You’re welcome, Amber! I hope you enjoy the snack.

Hope

March 13, 2019 at 4:39 am

Love this!

Chantelle

March 13, 2019 at 4:13 am

So cute!

Laurie sawatzky

March 13, 2019 at 12:12 am

My little boy loves to help in the kitchen. I am going to try this blog. One day I am praying he can read the recipes himself.

March 15, 2019 at 4:45 pm

Is your little boy struggling with reading, Laurie, or is he just young? With the right methods of learning and consistent work, even the most struggling learners can have success with reading. Let me know if you have questions or concerns.