8 whole wheat crackers (My boys like the whole wheat Ritz)
8 ham squares (buy low fat ham slices, cut into a shape small enough to fit the cracker)
8 cheese squares (cut two 2% milk cheese slices into quarters)
8 grapes, or a small apple cut into 8 slices
8 baby carrots
8 celery sticks, or 8 small broccoli florets
8 animal crackers

Use whole-grain pitas and low-fat cheese for an even healthier version.

• 2 small pitas, split

• 1/4 cup tomato salsa

• 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz.)

Heat broiler to high. Place pita halves, insides up, on a baking sheet. Spread 1 Tbsp. salsa on each pita half. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. black beans and 2 Tbsp. cheese. Broil until cheese bubbles and edges of pitas are browned, about 1 minute.

I recently posted about the Alphabet Animal Special they had over at Little Nummies.  I had an idea to use it as a homeschooling tool since they posted links to free printables, facts and videos relating to the animal.

I was searching today for cupcake ideas for my daughter’s birthday.  I came across Family Magazine’s Cupcake Alphabet.  These could be used to go along with the letter used with the Alphabet Animal Special.  I will share my full plan for my 3 year old son really soon so that anyone interested could use it as well.

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