Non-edible way that's a great cleaner-upper is having children practice their letters and numbers using their finger in several squirts of shaving cream. (Try to buy un-scented version and warn to keep away from eyes and mouth.)
Another non-edible way is to use modeling clay or "Play Dough" and have children use a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depresser (depending on age) to capture letter and/or number symbols in a clay wad.
Edible ways to practice are with jelly, pudding, or whipped topping! Give each child a section of waxed paper to keep his/her work on (6-8" square should be big enough for 2s & 3s and 4" square for 4s & 5s). Give them a heaping tablespoon or two and use their clean pointer finger.
More helpful hints: Photo documentation=take photos from an aerial/overhead position while working and then when they get a letter or number for you to assess, have them hold up their waxed paper for a quick snapshot and a thumbs-up signal from you.
Phonemic awareness/alliteration reinforcement=think ahead for this activity or changing for upcoming days or weeks ahead by matching their 'play medium' with a letter to practice formatting: 'j' for jelly; 'g' for grape; 's' for strawberry; 'p' for pudding; 'w' for whipped; and so on.
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