Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height!
Let’s go fly a kite, and send it soaring!
When the breezy days of spring or autumn arrive and the sun is shining, it’s the perfect time to fly a kite.
But what if it’s raining outside or the wind isn’t blowing?
No problem…you can fly this kooky kite right in your very own kitchen.
In fact, this ABC Snacks recipe is more than a snack—it’s lunch!
We’ve taken pretty standard lunchtime ingredients, including a sandwich, fruit, and veggies, and put them together in a way that your preschooler is going to adore. It certainly looks like Corbin and Emma are happy with their kites!
Kooky Kite Lunch
Here’s what you’ll need to make one kooky kite lunch:
- 2 slices of sandwich bread
- your favorite sandwich filling
- 1 piece of string cheese
- 1 navel orange
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 carrot
Directions:
- Make a sandwich using your favorite sandwich filling.
- Slice the corners off the sandwich to form the shape of a kite.
- Cut a thick slice from the center of a navel orange.
- Slice a stalk of celery into 8-10 long, thin strips.
- Cut a carrot into 8-10 thin strips.
- Pull apart a piece of string cheese to create two short and one long string.
- Place the sandwich near the top of the plate. Add cheese strings to create kite ribs and kite string.
- Position the orange and carrot strips to form the sun.
- Position the celery to form grass.
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Andrea
says:This is such an adorable idea!
Robin
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Andrea!
Sharon
says:This is adorable! Thanks for the cute idea. :)
Robin
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Sharon! Thank you.
Amber
says:What a cute idea :)
Robin
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Amber!
Tracey Stevens
says:I love the different fun foods you share. It helps to get creative with everyday foods once in a while.
Merry
says: Customer ServiceGreat comment, Tracey–have fun making snacks with your kids!
Amanda Wilcox
says:Learning with food is the best!! Talk about hands on fun!!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceExactly, Amanda! It’s even more fun when kids help with the preparation too.
Nina
says:This is a cute idea.
Landa
says:Great Idea! Love to try it!
Pat Mora
says:My preschooler is a terrible eater. I LOVE this idea. Hopefully, she will eat it while we practice a “K” sound.
Caroline
says:This is such a cute idea! I can’t wait to try it : )
Mary
says:Love this idea.
Kendra Dockery
says:Such a great idea! I think I would add a few small cheese sticks to build the letter K as well.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceWhat a great add-on, Kendra! Thanks for sharing this idea.
Tessa
says:Might be worth a try
Rachel Dial
says:I am so thankful for all of your teaching tips and ideas. You have helped me to be confident in the way I teach my children.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re so welcome, Rachel! It’s wonderful to know that we have helped you to be confident. ?
Alejandra
says:This sounds like a fun way to have kids involved in food prep.. picky eaters
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI agree, Alejandra. When kids help to make fun lunches like this, they may be more willing to try different foods.
Tamara
says:This is adorable! I love these ideas!
Jill Case
says:So much fun! We did this as a snack for our kids at school ?
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceJill,
I’m pleased to hear this snack was fun! Thank you.
Jennie
says:I have appreciated both AAR and AAS for the multiple learning styles it addresses, even learning through eating :). Sometimes it is fun to change up lessons a bit and do something out of the ordinary! I am thankful for the suggestions provided by those talented individuals behind this company!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceAwww, thank you, Jennie! It’s so wonderful to hear that you find the blog helpful.
Emily
says:My three year old is obsessed with doing her “ABC schoolwork” when her brother does his home school practice sheets. This will be a great activity for her and I when brother needs to focus!
Cassandra
says:Yummy! Snack time is our favorite!
Nicole Brown
says:My kids are going to love this snack.
Jenny
says:Cute! My kids would love to help with this!
Hannah L
says:My kids re always asking me to cut their sandwiches into shapes so they will really appreciate this! Thanks!
Mellanie
says:cute idea. Snack to go with the story.
Belinda
says:Love this! All healthy ingredients too. Thanks
Danielle Towle
says:Love this idea! So cute!
Amanda
says:What an adorable idea! I will try this with my picky toddler.
DKim
says:Ha Ha! I should have tried this for lunch today… it may have made lunch more exciting to eat!
Liz
says:Very creative and fun!
Candace
says:Looks fun! Too bad we’re on a diet around here! :-(
Lori
says:That is a really cute idea. I’ll have to try it with my grandkids.