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 much fun as Molly, Ethan, and Riley did!

Child making shamrock cutouts in tortilla

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.

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.

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Rachel

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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.

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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.

Gail

March 12, 2019 at 4:12 pm

As much as I like something for my sweet tooth, it was nice as well as surprising to not see a cookie recipe!

Joy Kevanian

March 12, 2019 at 1:50 pm

Yummy!!!

Chris

March 12, 2019 at 9:28 am

Cute idea

Amy

March 12, 2019 at 8:37 am

This looks so fun. Thanks for sharing.

Patricia H

March 12, 2019 at 8:26 am

Fun idea for March!

Anna

March 12, 2019 at 6:13 am

What a fun idea! Great hands on activities to reinforce the SH sound. Thank you!

Jenny Baugh

March 12, 2019 at 2:16 am

Such fun ideas! I tend to forget about St. Patrick’s day so this is a great reminder to do something with my boys!

Megan

March 11, 2019 at 11:46 pm

We love that you included a recipe that doesn’t have sugar. Yum!

March 13, 2019 at 4:16 pm

Yes, Megan. It’s nice to have healthier options for fun snacks!

March 11, 2019 at 11:21 pm

I think my kids would love this. Thank you for the idea.

Katie Bell

March 11, 2019 at 10:57 pm

What a cool idea!

Amanda Wilcox

March 11, 2019 at 10:47 pm

We LOVE these kinds of activities!

Carey Jackson

March 11, 2019 at 9:33 pm

Such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing :)

Teresa Moala-Tigno

March 11, 2019 at 9:15 pm

Such a fun idea! I can’t wait to try it with my kids!

Nancy Ball

March 11, 2019 at 8:32 pm

Love the fun you always incorporate into learning.

March 11, 2019 at 8:31 pm

I love the fun that you all incorporate into learning. Thank you.

Melody Mondragon

March 11, 2019 at 8:29 pm

So cute! Love the idea!

Eva Hermann

March 11, 2019 at 7:55 pm

So cute! My 2 and 3 year old would love them.

amanda

March 11, 2019 at 7:54 pm

this is perfect we are doing the sh blend right now thanks!

Krista

March 11, 2019 at 7:47 pm

I was just thinking tonight I need to find some fun recipes we can make this week together! This is perfect and I can’t wait to make them both!

March 13, 2019 at 3:44 pm

Great timing, Krista. Have fun!

Jenny

March 11, 2019 at 7:29 pm

Great ideas!

Christy Kamp

March 11, 2019 at 7:10 pm

What a wonderful idea! Thanks so much for the support these blogs give.

Amber

March 11, 2019 at 6:05 pm

I love the shamrock chips idea! Sugary treats seem to be easier to think up for me so it’s always great to get treat ideas that aren’t full of sugar.

March 13, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Yes! It is nice to have healthier ideas to choose from, Amber.

Christine

March 11, 2019 at 11:44 am

These look delicious. A great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Marlene

March 10, 2019 at 11:42 pm

“ABC Snacks” are the types of products that would be really helpful for myself (a black and white personality). It helps me envision how I can be wildly creative with our learning making it fun and engaging! Thank you.

March 13, 2019 at 3:30 pm

You’re welcome, Marlene. I have trouble with creative teaching too and being able to glean from other people’s creativity is so helpful!