Category: letter a craft

I’ve got three adorable little boys, my youngest will be turning 3 in December and with my trio we’ve enjoyed being involved in a number of home school, community, and toddler time groups as my boys have grown. I’ve also gotten to participate a fair amount in these activities as a teacher/toddler wrangler and I thought I’d share some of the simple letter A games I’ve made to play when we are highlighting A as the letter of the week.

I tried to come up with things that were quick and easy to put together, using things found around my house and I hope you’ll be able to use or at least find some inspiration in these games.

Game 1) Letter A Archery

Supplies Needed:

• A Cardboard Box
• Exacto Knife (or Scissors)
• Marker
• Straws
• Q-tips

Game Setup:

On one side of your cardboard box draw a giant Box Letter A, then use your exacto knife to cut out around the letter so you end up with something that looks like the picture at the top of this post.

Game Play:

Give each child a straw and handful of Q-tips, set up a line or have them form a half circle around your letter A box, slide a Q-tip into the end of the straw, and blow/launch it toward the letter A, trying to get your Q-tip to go into one of the holes you cut out.

This works slight better with the preschool crowd than it does with the very young toddler crowd, but I think you’re probably the best judge of the kids you’re working with so plan accordingly. The older kids I’ve played it with have loved it, but also you might want to set up some rules for retrieval at the beginning, like wait until everyone is out of Q-tips or play it one at a time and see how many each person can get.

Game 2) Letter A Roads

Supplies Needed:

• A Large Cardboard Box (or Two or Three)
• A Marker
• Toy Cars
• Optional: Building Blocks, Toy Animals & Scenery, More Drawing Tools

Game Setup:

Cut your cardboard box so you have a big flat drawing board, then use your marker to draw a bunch of roads in the shape of the letter A. You can do upper and lower case, cursive, a row of capital A’s and lowercase A’s, you can change the size and direction of it. Whatever works out best for you and your board. (If you want to do the first game you can also make your box do double duty by having your roads on the inside and then unfolding it when you are ready to do the driving activity.

Game Play:

Pull out your board, hand out your cars and let the kids do some free play driving over/tracing your letter A’s with their cars. If you want to be really silly/fun you can try to convince them to have the cars make the “Ah” and “Aye” sounds as the drive around rather than “Vroom’s” and “Beeps”.

If you want to use the optional supplies you can let the kids build cities, bridges and building over your roads, or draw new things to add on to what you started with. For me, I just kind of embrace the chaos and let them play with what I feel like I can handle at the time.

Game 3) Letter A Soup

Supplies Needed:

• A big bowl/pot/container
• A big Spoon or Tongs
• A bunch of objects that start with letter A and a few that don’t
  (I’ve got a page with a list of 100 objects that start with Letter A if you want ideas, it can also be fun to ask each of the kids to bring something that starts with Letter A ahead of time and use it for this game.)

Game Setup:

Take all your Letter A objects and the other non letter A objects and put them in your container. Mix them around a bit.

Game Play:

Call a child up and let them use the tongs or spoon to scoop an item out of the pot. Have them hold it up for everyone and say the name of it (for toddlers you can say the name of it) and have them tell you what letter it starts with.

You can add a few variations to how this one is played.

You can have them figure out if it’s an “A” item or not an “A” item and sort the ones that are pulled out of the pot into two piles.

You can also make it a little tricker for older kids by having them make the sound and sort them into three piles, objects that start with a hard A sounds (Aye), objects that start with a soft A sound (Ah) and objects that don’t start with A.

If you happen to try any of these and have thoughts on other variations, games or ways to make it better, I’d love to know, please drop me a comment. Otherwise, I hope they work great for you and that you and your kids are able to enjoy them 🙂

You May Also Be Interested In:

• List of 100 Foods That Start With Letter A
• List of 100 Objects That Start With Letter A
• List of Easy, Low Prep Games, For Toddlers and Preschoolers Learning Letter A
• Letter A is for Ant Craft
• Letter A Tracing Worksheets (Dinosaur Themed)
• Letter A Tracing Worksheets (Mermaid Themed)
• Letter A "Do A Dot" Worksheets (Free Printable) Mermaid Themed
• Letter Themed Sensory Bin Idea – Arctic A
• Letter A "Do A Dot" Worksheets (Free Printable) Halloween Themed
• Letter A Tracing Worksheets (Free Printable) Halloween Themed
• Letter A Coloring Worksheet (Free Printable) Halloween Themed 
• Letter A Color By Letter & Coloring Worksheet (Free Printable) Valentine Themed
• A-Z Activites Resource Page

So many of you have been asking for this and I’m so excited to finally be rolling out another A-Z list to help you with your alphabet teaching!

Here is a list of 100+ foods that start with the letter A. I hope it can be a great resource for your in making learning the letters of the alphabet fun when teaching toddlers and preschoolers.

At the bottom of the page, I’ve got the list sorted into types of foods, such fruits and vegetables, sweets and treats, meal and snacks, and brand names etc. If you get to the end of the page and have ideas about more food that could be added, please drop me a comment, I’d love to include them 🙂

Disclosure: I want to give you a heads up that this blog does use affiliate links (which means I make a percentage of the sale if you buy something) and this post might be sponsored or contain affiliate links. In either case please know all opinions are my own.

List of 100 Foods That Start With Letter A

1. Acai Berry: A small, dark purple fruit with a sweet and tart flavor, known for its antioxidant properties.
2. Acai Bowl: A smoothie-like bowl made with frozen acai berries, topped with various toppings like fruits, nuts, and granola.
3. Acorn: The fruit of the oak tree, typically used as animal feed or ground into flour for cooking.
4. Acorn Squash: A winter squash with a sweet and nutty flavor, often used in soups, stews, or roasted as a side dish.
5. Activia Yogurt: A brand of yogurt known for containing probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health.
6. Adobo sauce: A Mexican sauce made with a mixture of dried chili peppers, vinegar, and spices, commonly used as a marinade or seasoning.
7. Adobo seasoning: A blend of spices commonly used in Latin American cuisine, including garlic, oregano, cumin, and paprika.
8. Advent calendar: A calendar used to count down the days until Christmas, with each day revealing a small treat or gift.
9. Adzuki Beans: Small, red beans commonly used in Asian cuisines, often sweetened and used in desserts or made into a paste.
10. Agave Syrup: A natural sweetener derived from the agave plant, often used as a healthier alternative to sugar or honey.
11. Aged cheese: Cheese that has been allowed to mature for an extended period, resulting in a stronger and more complex flavor.
12. Aha (Sparkling Water Drink): A brand of flavored sparkling water, offering various fruit-infused and caffeinated options.
13. Ahi Tuna: A type of high-quality tuna commonly used in sushi and other raw fish dishes.
14. Airheads (Candy): A chewy and tangy candy available in various fruit flavors.
15. Alfalfa Sprouts: Sprouts from the alfalfa plant, often used as a topping or ingredient in salads and sandwiches.
16. Alfaro’s Original Artesano bread: A brand of bread known for its soft and fluffy texture, typically used for sandwiches.
17. Alfredo Sauce: A rich and creamy Italian sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, often used with pasta.
18. All Bran (Cereal): A brand of cereal made from wheat bran flakes, high in fiber.
19. Allspice: A spice made from dried berries with a flavor similar to a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
20. Almond Butter: A spread made from ground almonds, often used as a substitute for traditional peanut butter.
21. Almond Butter Biscuit (Nature Valley Breakfast Bar): A breakfast bar made with an almond butter filling, covered in a biscuit-like crust.
22. Almond Cake: A cake made with almond flour or a strong almond flavor, often topped with almonds or almond glaze.
23. Almond Cookie: A cookie made with almond meal or almond extract, often crispy or chewy in texture.
24. Almond Delight (Cereal): A brand of cereal consisting of chocolate-coated corn flakes and almond pieces.
25. Almond Flavoring: An artificial or natural liquid used to add almond flavor to baked goods or beverages.
26. Almond Flour: A flour made from ground almonds, often used in gluten-free baking or as a low-carb alternative.
27. Almond Joy: A candy bar made with coconut, almonds, and milk chocolate.
28. Almond M&M’s: A variety of M&M’s chocolate candy with almond nuts inside.
29. Almond Milk: A dairy-free milk alternative made from almonds.
30. Almond Oil: Oil extracted from almonds, commonly used in cooking or as a moisturizing agent in skincare products
31. Almond Bark: A type of confectionery coating made from white chocolate and almond extracts, often used in candy making.
32. Almond butter biscuit sandwich (Nature Valley): A snack made with two almond butter biscuits sandwiching a creamy filling, often eaten as a quick on-the-go treat.
33. Almond crescent cookies: Crescent-shaped cookies made with almond flour, typically associated with holiday baking.
34. Almond delight (Stella Doro cookies): A brand of cookies with a distinctive almond flavor, often in a distinctive “S” shape.
35. Almond extract: A concentrated liquid flavoring made from almonds, commonly used in baking.
36. Almonds: Edible nuts with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking.
37. Almonds (Chocolate Covered): Almonds coated in a layer of chocolate, often eaten as a sweet treat or used as a topping in desserts.
38. Alpha Bits (Cereal): A brand of breakfast cereal shaped like alphabet letters, often targeted towards children.
39. Alphabet Soup: A canned soup containing small pasta or vegetable pieces shaped like letters of the alphabet.
40. Alphabet cookies (Trader Joe’s & Walmart): Cookies shaped like letters of the alphabet, often enjoyed as a snack or used for educational purposes.
41. Altoid: A brand of breath mint, known for its strong minty flavor.
42. Ambrosia: A fruit salad typically made with various fruits, whipped cream, and coconut.
43. American Cheese: A processed cheese with a mild and creamy flavor.
44. Andes Mints: small chocolate mints with a layer of mint cream filling.
45. Andouille Sauce: a spicy, smoky sausage-based sauce used in Cajun and Creole cuisine.
46. Angel Food Cake: a light and airy sponge cake made with egg whites and no fat.
47. Angel Hair Pasta: very thin pasta strands resembling angel hair.
48. Animal Crackers: small, sweet crackers shaped like animals.
49. Anise: a flowering plant with aromatic seeds that have a licorice-like flavor.
50. Aniseed: the dried seeds of the anise plant, used as a spice in cooking and baking.
51. Anjou Pears: a variety of pear known for its green skin and sweet, juicy flesh.
52. Annie’s Brand: a brand that produces a variety of organic and natural food products including fruit snacks, crackers, and mac n’ cheese.
53. Antipasto: a traditional Italian appetizer platter consisting of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and vegetables.
54. Ants on a Log: a snack made by spreading peanut butter on a celery stick and placing raisins on top.
55. Appetizers: small, bite-sized dishes served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
56. Apple & Eve: a brand that produces fruit juices specifically targeted towards kids.
57. Apple (Carmeled): an apple that has been coated in caramel as a sweet treat.
58. Apple Butter: a spread made by slowly cooking apples with sugar and spices until thick and smooth.
59. Apple Cider: a drink made from fermented apple juice, often served warm in the fall.
60. Apple Cider Vinegar: vinegar made from fermented apple cider, commonly used in cooking and as a natural remedy.
61. Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bar (Nutri Grain): a cereal bar made with apple and cinnamon flavored filling.
62. Apple Cinnamon Cheerios: a cereal with flavored oats shaped like small rings.
63. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: a warm breakfast porridge made with oats, apple, and cinnamon.
64. Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes: a crunchy snack made from rice grains, flavored with apple and cinnamon.
65. Apple Crisp: a dessert made with baked apples covered in a sweet streusel topping.
66. Apple Dumpling: a baked pastry filled with apple, sugar, and spices.
67. Apple Fritter: a fried pastry made with apple pieces and a sweet batter.
68. Apple Jacks: a cereal with apple and cinnamon flavored loops.
69. Apple Juice: a beverage made from pressed apples Apple Pie – a classic dessert made with a pastry crust filled with sliced apples and sweetened.
70. Applesauce: a puree made from cooked and mashed apples, often sweetened and spiced.
71. Applesauce Cake: a moist and flavorful cake made with applesauce as a main ingredient.
72. Apple Sausage: sausage flavored with apple and spices.
73. Apple Slices: thin slices of apple, often eaten as a snack.
74. Apple Strudel: a sweet pastry filled with apples, sugar, and cinnamon, often topped with icing or powdered sugar.
75. Apple Tart: a dessert made with a pastry crust and thinly sliced apples arranged in a decorative pattern.
76. Apples: a fruit with a crisp and juicy flesh, available in various varieties.
77. Applesauce cookies: cookies made with applesauce as a main ingredient, often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
78. Apricots (Dried): dried fruits from the apricot tree, known for their sweet and tangy flavor.
79. Apricots (Fresh): fresh fruits from the apricot tree, similar to peaches but smaller and tangier.
80. Archway cookies: a brand that produces a range of cookies in different flavors and varieties.
81. Arrowroot: a starchy powder made from the roots of a tropical plant, used as a thickener in cooking and baking.
82. Artichoke: a thistle-like vegetable with a edible flower bud and fleshy leaves.
83. Artichoke Hearts: the tender, edible centers of an artichoke, often sold canned or jarred.
84. Artisan bread: bread made in small batches by skilled bakers, often using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.
85. Arugula: a leafy green vegetable with a peppery flavor, often used in salads and as a garnish.
86. Asiago Cheese: a hard Italian cheese with a nutty and tangy flavor, often grated or shaved.
87. Asian Greens: a variety of leafy greens commonly used in Asian cuisine, such as bok choy and gai lan.
88. Asian Miso: a fermented soybean paste used as a seasoning in Japanese cuisine.
89. Asian Noodles: various types of noodles commonly used in Asian dishes, such as rice noodles and soba noodles.
90. Asian Pear: a type of pear with a crisp and juicy texture, often eaten raw or used in salads.
91. Asian Pear Dressing: a salad dressing made with Asian pear as a main ingredient.
92. Asian Stir Fry: a cooking technique where ingredients are quickly cooked in a hot pan or wok with Asian-inspired flavors.
93. Asparagus: a green vegetable with long, thin stalks and tender tips, often steamed, grilled, or roasted.
94. Atomic Fireballs: Spicy and cinnamon-flavored hard candy.
95. Au Gratin Potatoes: A dish made with thinly sliced potatoes baked with cheese and cream.
96. Au jus gravy: A thin, flavorful sauce made from meat drippings.
97. Austin Crackers (Brand Name): A brand of snack crackers available in various flavors.
98. Avocado: A fruit with creamy, green flesh and a buttery flavor.
99. Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad: A salad made with diced avocado, ranch dressing, and various chopped vegetables.
100. Avocado Ranch Dressing: A creamy dressing made with avocado and ranch seasonings.
101. Avocado Toast: Toasted bread topped with mashed or sliced avocado.
102. Avocado Oil: Oil pressed from avocados, used for cooking or in beauty products.
103. Aw (Soda Brand): A brand of carbonated beverages.
104. Awake (Cereal Brand): A brand of breakfast cereal.

Fruits and Vegetables That Start With Letter A (And a few nuts)

1. Acai Berry
2. Acorn
3. Acorn Squash
4. Adzuki Beans
5. Alfalfa Sprouts
6. Almonds
7. Anjou Pears
8. Applesauce
9. Apple Slices
10. Apples
11. Apricots (Dried)
12. Artichoke
13. Artichoke Hearts
14. Arugula
15. Asian Greens
16. Asian Pear
17. Asparagus
18. Avocado

Sweets And Treats That Start With Letter A

1. Advent calendar
2. Airheads (Candy)
3. Almond Butter Biscuit (Nature Valley Breakfast Bar)
4. Almond Cake
5. Almond Cookie
6. Almond Delight (Cereal)
7. Almond Joy
8. Almond M&M’s
9. Almond bark
10. Almond butter biscuit sandwich (Nature Valley)
11. Almond crescent cookies
12. Almond delight (Stella Doro cookies)
13. Almonds (Chocolate Covered)
14. Alphabet cookies (Trader Joes & Walmart)
15. Andes Mints
16. Angel Food Cake
17. Animal Crackers
18. Ants on a Log (Raisins on a Celery Stick held in place by peanut butter)
19. Apple (Carmeled)
20. Apple Crisp
21. Apple Dumpling
22. Apple Fritter
23. Apple Pie
24. Applesauce Cake
25. Apple Strudel
26. Apple Tart
27. Applesauce cookies
28. Archway cookies
29. Atomic Fireballs
30. Aw (Soda Brand)

Meals and Snacks that Start with Letter A

1. Acai Bowl
2. Activia Yogurt
3. Almond Butter Biscuit (Nature Valley Breakfast Bar)
4. Almonds
5. Alpha Bits (Cereal)
6. Alphabet Soup
7. American Cheese
8. Angel Hair Pasta
9. Animal Crackers
10. Annie’s Brand (Fruit Snacks, Crackers, Mac n’ Cheese)
11. Antipasto
12. Ants on a Log (Raisins on a Celery Stick held in place by peanut butter)
13. Appetizers
14. Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bar (Nutri Grain)
15. Apple Cinnamon Cheerios (Cereal)
16. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
17. Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes
18. Artisan bread
19. Asian Miso
20. Asian Noodles
21. Asian Stir Fry
22. Au Gratin Potatoes
23. Au jus gravy
24. Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad
25. Avocado Ranch Dressing

Food Brand Names That Start With Letter A

1. Activia Yogurt
2. Aha (Sparkling Water Drink)
3. Airheads (Candy)
4. Alfaro’s Original Artesano bread
5. All Bran (Cereal)
6. Almond Butter Biscuit (Nature Valley Breakfast Bar)
7. Almond Delight (Cereal)
8. Almond Delight (Stella Doro cookies)
9. Almond Joy
10. Almond M&M’s
11. Alpha Bits (Cereal)
12. Annie’s Brand (Fruit Snacks, Crackers, Mac n’ Cheese)
13. Apple & Eve (Kids Juice Brand)
14. Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bar (Nutri Grain)
15. Apple Cinnamon Cheerios (Cereal)
16. Apple Jacks (Cereal)
17. Archway cookies
18. Austin Crackers (Brand Name)
19. Aw (Soda Brand)
20. Awake (Cereal Brand)

Can you think of any other letter “A” foods?  If so please comment and let me know, I’d love to get them added to the list.

You May Also Be Interested In:

• List of 100 Foods That Start With Letter A
• List of 100 Objects That Start With Letter A
• List of Easy, Low Prep Games, For Toddlers and Preschoolers Learning Letter A
• Letter A is for Ant Craft
• Letter A Tracing Worksheets (Dinosaur Themed)
• Letter A Tracing Worksheets (Mermaid Themed)
• Letter A "Do A Dot" Worksheets (Free Printable) Mermaid Themed
• Letter Themed Sensory Bin Idea – Arctic A
• Letter A "Do A Dot" Worksheets (Free Printable) Halloween Themed
• Letter A Tracing Worksheets (Free Printable) Halloween Themed
• Letter A Coloring Worksheet (Free Printable) Halloween Themed 
• Letter A Color By Letter & Coloring Worksheet (Free Printable) Valentine Themed
• A-Z Activites Resource Page

** Disclaimer I’m not a medical professional, and I can’t image there is a one size fits all solution, this is just a single caring idea **

This last year has been hard for a lot of reason, there has been a pandemic, intense political unrest and so many heartbreaking social issues that are in need of solutions.

In addition to those items mentioned above, and homeschooling a little one while in isolation I’ve experienced 3 miscarriages this last year.  All of them happened fairly early in the first trimester of pregnancy, but having had three healthy, full term, births prior each one was a bit of a shock, and the further along I was the more devastating they were.  I thought the last one was going to stick around.  I was far enough along that I’d let myself start hoping and planning for the future.  I downloaded all the pregnancy apps, found myself a doctor, tried to think about what my due date might mean and how excited my family would be (my kids especially).

Then I miscarried, and felt so incredibly devastated.

I felt like it was early enough that I shouldn’t be so sad about it, but I just was.  I was heartbroken, and angry, and defeated, and lost and so so isolated.  My husband is wonderful in so many ways, but this was something he didn’t really understand and didn’t know how to support me through, and unfortunately my mom lives states away and no one else knew. … and it felt like too big of a bomb to drop of my unsuspecting friends.

My kids needed me, but I just was so so sad.

My mom is wonderful, and my family and extended family is close, and my mom is a hairdresser and does all the family members hair … and she’s also a bit of a gossip, in the most uplifting and helpful kind of way.

She asked me if she could share what had happened with my sisters so they could call me and offer some support and I agreed… but word somehow also slipped out to one of my dear cousins.  A cousin who seemed to understand what I needed even when I had no clue.

I needed support, and love, to feel seen and to know that it wasn’t okay just then, and that was okay, but things would get better.

She didn’t call or text, but she surprised me with a care package, and thinking about it still gets me a little emotional.

She sent the following:

• A heartfelt letter (Encouraging me to step back and take care of myself)
• A bag of chocolates (For self care)
• Bath bombs (For self care)
• The softest most snuggly mini blanket ever (I think it might have been the one pictured below from Walmart, I’ll link to it – Honestly this was such a surprise, but was probably the biggest comfort of all.  I snuggle with it daily, and it often makes me think of my thoughtful cousin, and just … I don’t know.  There is something about a blanket.)
  

   

• Crayola Color Wonder Magic Marker Color Packets (For my kids ages 8, 5 & 2, to keep them busy and give me a few minutes to myself.  My 8 year old honestly hates to color, but even he couldn’t resist these when he realized there were hidden pictures in them that show up only as you color the page with the included markers. Linked Here. They have a whole bunch of different themes.)
  

   

I also had many heart wrenching phone calls with the wonderful and supportive women in my life, who offered comfort to me while I cried, and helped me get through the hardest days.

A month later, I’m still sad, but things are feeling better.  I don’t have a rush of hormones taking me down and I have hope that someday I’ll get my rainbow baby.  Until then I just wanted to share this idea because it made a big difference to me when I was feeling so low and hollowed out.

Hello friends, just to give you a heads up of where I’m coming from with this.  I ran a giveaway blog for a few years, I have a small business that I’ve hosted giveways for, and I love love love entering giveaways I find online. 

1st – Consider what you are giving away  

2 – Tell them what they are entering to win.  

3 – Make entering super easy!  Like the post, follow you, tag two friends… if you like living life on the edge, have them share the giveaway post in their story.

4 – Keep the giveaway running time frame small, and tell them exactly when it ends and how a winner can expect to be notified. 

5 – Reward people for sharing with friends (Not necessary, but gives you a solid visibility boost) 

6 – Partner with an establish account. 

7 – Take a good picture and add Giveaway text to the image