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September is apple time, and I know teachers are
always looking for new activities. We are so lucky these days to have a
variety of apples year-round, and this song offers children a fun way to
sample and discuss some of them.
DO AHEAD OF
TIME
Purchase 5 different varieties of apples, peel off the stickers, and cut
them into slices. You can save the stickers and display them for the
children to see.
Have a paper towel for each child. Write
the numbers from 1-5 across the bottom of each, and write the names of the
five varieties above the numbers.
Then place a paper towel at each child’s
place, and place one slice of each apple above the numbers. Each child will
try a slice of each variety as the song directs.
On the last verse, children can choose
their favorites, and eat whatever remains. After the song you can discuss
which apples the children liked, and why (were they sweet or tart, soft or
crunchy?).
ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITIES:
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Make special apple placemats (laminate for continued use) with the numbers
and varieties written on them.
Parents can also have children help shop for the apples. Talk about how some
apple are good for pies, and some for applesauce or eating.
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Have children bring in stickers from their favorite apples at home, and
start a classroom apple sticker collection.
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Be sure to visit some of the websites below for extra activities, songs,
information, and activities.
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