S Is for Salute Our Soldiers

Just in time for Memorial Day, this easy-peasy ABC Snacks recipe is the perfect way to teach your preschooler about the letter S.

But that’s not all your children will learn while you work on this tasty snack together. As you assemble this fun soldier snack, you can also help your kids understand why we remember and salute the men and women who have served our country as soldiers.

If you want to “bulk up” this patriotic snack for your hungry little one, you can turn it into a filling lunch by adding some beans, taco meat or some chopped veggies. They are delicious to eat and easy to assemble … the perfect snack!

Teaching Tips

• As you and your child assemble your soldier, practice saying /s/–/s/–salute our soldiers together.
• Before adding the items to your soldier’s face, practice creating the letter S with pieces of pretzel, olives, or cheese.
• Read The Wall by Eve Bunting and join a young boy and his father on a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor the boy’s grandfather.
• Download ABC Snacks: Tips for Working on Pre-Reading Skills for more teaching tips.

Want More Snacks for Letter S?

Find snacks for letter S and more with the ABC Snacks Cookbooks series that includes more than 40 snack recipes for your preschoolers!