Food For Thought: Tasty Ways to Teach the ABCs

Parents are always looking for new ways to give their little learners an edge when it comes to reading and writing, but there is only so much ah-ah-ah-ah-apple, ba-ba-ba-banana a kid can take. Letter recognition doesn't have to be boring or tasteless — and the more fun you can add to it, the better. So why not try sneaking in a few extra calories and ABC lessons with these delicious recipes and ideas? Source: A Subtle Revelry

Letter Finger Sandwiches

Letter Finger Sandwiches

Many a mama slice their tot's sammies into bite-size shapes, so why not add cutting the sandwiches into letters to your repertoire?

Vanilla Bean Alphabet Marshmallows

Vanilla Bean Alphabet Marshmallows

Kids are going to love these vanilla bean alphabet marshmallows — but chances are you're going to love them more!

Alphabet Cheese Crackers

Alphabet Cheese Crackers

Homemade alphabet cheese crackers will please your child for an afternoon snack or floating in a bowl of soup at dinner.

Homemade Alphabet Soup

Homemade Alphabet Soup

Homemade is almost always better than store-bought, and this simple recipe for making your own alphabet soup might be just what the doctor (and teacher) ordered on a chilly night.

Source: Doughmesstic

ABC Chips

ABC Chips

This ingenious tutorial for making ABC chips will leave you wondering, "Why didn't I think of that?"

Airheads Letters

Airheads Letters

Kids are going to be superexcited to get spelling with letters made from the candy Airheads.

Source: Studio DIY

Alphabet-Stamped Marshmallows

Alphabet-Stamped Marshmallows

I've never loved marshmallows more! Educational and yummy! Tots are going to have so much fun spelling (and eating) with these darling alphabet-stamped marshmallows.

P Is For Pancakes

P Is For Pancakes

With a few simple ingredients and tools, this alphabet pancake idea will serve up a breakfast plate full of learning.

Source: Maggie May's

Play With Cookie Letters

Play With Cookie Letters

Get cooking on this cookie letters recipe, and your tot just might end up as, well, one smart cookie!

Source: Dayna Bayna

Soft Pretzel Letters

Soft Pretzel Letters

These doughy soft pretzel letters are a great way to get kids involved in baking and working on their ABCs.

Rainbow Alphabet Cookies

Rainbow Alphabet Cookies

OK, so while they not be for the novice baker, these gorgeous iced rainbow alphabet cookies are L-O-V-E-L-Y!

Source: I Am Baker