B Is for Bobbing Banana Boy
Just in time for summer, here’s a refreshing ABC Snacks recipe that is as fun to create as it is to eat. Better yet, it’s healthy, too!
What’s your favorite way to beat the summer heat? If your answer is a relaxing float in the pool … we couldn’t agree more!
But if it’s not quite warm enough for a swim where you live, don’t worry. You and your preschooler can do some pretend splashing around while assembling our Bobbing Banana Boy snack!
While munching on yummy berries, your preschooler will have a blast getting this banana prepared for a day at the pool. Are you ready for a dip? Go ahead and dive right in, but don’t forget your floaties!
Bobbing Banana Boy
Here’s what you’ll need to make one banana snack:
- 1 banana
- 2 thick pineapple rings
- Pretzel sticks
- 1 raspberry
- Blueberries
- 1 red or purple grape
- 1 strawberry top
Directions:
- Stack pineapple rings on plate.
- Slice the banana in half and rest one banana half in the center of the pineapple rings.
- Arrange blueberries around the pineapple rings.
- Create arms with two pretzel sticks.
- Cut a raspberry in half and place one half on each arm to create floaties.
- Create a mouth with a small piece of raspberry.
- Attach two thin grape slices with toothpicks (if needed) to form sunglasses
- Create hair with the top of a strawberry.
Teaching Tips
- As you create your summery snack with your child, practice saying /b/–/b/–bobbing banana boy together.
- How many words can your preschooler think of that start with the sound of /b/?
- Help a cute mouse get ready for the pool in the interactive book Maisy Goes Swimming.
- Download ABC Snacks: Tips for Working on Pre-Reading Skills for more teaching tips.
Want More Snacks for B?
Find snacks for the letter B and more with the ABC Snacks Cookbook series that includes more than 40 snack recipes for your preschoolers!
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Olivia
says:What a fun way to practice letter sounds!
Mandy
says:Cute! My daughter loves food art!
Paz
says:This looks like fun and who can resit a delicious snack while learning.
Elena
says:Keeping learning fun!
Mistie
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Tiffany
says:This looks awesome! My daughter will love making this!
JoHannah
says:So fun! My kids will love this idea!
Janny
says:How fun! Love when we can tie snacks with learning!
Karen G
says:Love lessons that involve food!!!! So many senses!
Rebecca S
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E.C.
says:Great Idea!
Viki Thanos
says:A great great activity!!!!!
Christina
says:This looks so fun!
Megan Bray
says:I can’t wait to try this with my toddler!
Tatiana
says:This is a great idea to introduce or practice the sounds, and at the same time, practical life activity. Children will love it!!!!
Beth
says:Such a great way to bring more fun to learning letter sounds!
francheska churchill
says:omg this is a brilliant idea todo with my son!
Amanda King
says:What a cute and fun idea for teaching alliteration!
Caryn
says:Too cute! What kid wouldn’t love to play with delicious food while learning letters!!
laura
says:What a fabulous idea! This may encourage our youngest to work on her speech drills.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceLaura,
I hadn’t thought of using this or other ABC Snacks as a motivator for working on speech, but now that you mention it I think it would but a great tool. Thanks for the idea.
Christina
says:My kids seem to want to eat all day! At least this way we are getting their lesson in and a healthy snack made simultaneously! Win! Win! Win! Thank you for the resources!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Christina.
Roxanna
says:What a fun idea! We’ll definitely be trying this.
Van
says:This is super cute…and healthy! …always a win! Thx for sharing
Kris Miville
says:Oh! My daughter will LOVE doing this! Looks delicious!
Mary Roberts
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Melissa
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Lindsey
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Lauren
says:What a cute recipe to go along with lessons!
Carolyn
says:Looks like fun!