Fall is upon us, and apples are in season. Plan a visit to an orchard in your area while working on an apple unit study. Here are our favorite apple crafts, books, and resources to get you started on your apple unit study after that orchard trip!
Apple Unit Study for Preschool and Kindergarten
1. How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
We use the Memoria Press classical curriculum, and this book was a recent read aloud. It quickly became one of my daughter’s favorites. Follow along to find ingredients for the perfect apple pie, all over the world.
If you use a classical curriculum, or Five in a Row, you can find copywork here. You could also quiz your child on their comprehension of the story with these matching transportation cards.
My daughter wanted to make an apple pie, but I’m inept with cooking. I’m thinking this Melissa and Doug Apple Pie kit might be a better idea for us.
If you’re up to the challenge, here is a basic apple pie recipe. (Of course, if an apple pie really isn’t going to happen, you could always try these apple nut muffins or easy apple crisp recipe instead.)
2. Apple Picking Time
Are you ready to visit an apple orchard? This adorable book from Michele Slawson will help get you in the mood. Beautiful watercolor illustrations accompany the harvest story. Ages 4-8.
Finish off your reading time with a peekabo apple craft. You probably have most of the craft supplies on hand. Need a little more fun? Check out the apple harvesting game. (may be too difficult for young children)
3. Ten Apples Up on Top!
No list about apple books would be complete without this Dr Seuss classic! Children can practice counting, rhyming, and identifying sight words. Ages 4-8
Keep working on math skills with Apple Grid games like these.
4. Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie
The hysterical Amelia Bedelia is back again, taking everything literally. She visits the farmer’s market, thinking that it’s a place to buy farmers! Her antics bring giggles to children and grown ups, too! Ages 4-8
If you don’t have the time to make an apple pie, how about some apple pie play dough?
Ready for a tasty apple treat? These apple rice krispy treats are perfect for home or for sharing with friends!
5. Apple Fractions
Ready to work on fraction skills? This book gets you started with dividing apples into halves, thirds, fourths and more. You’ll also learn about different varieties of apples. Ages 4-8
Keep your math skills sharp after story time with this review game. Dot to dot pages help reinforce fine motor skills.
6.Autumn is for Apples
The simple rhyming text in this story is sure to delight preschoolers.
This homemade fall scented playdough is also sure to delight them! Not only are there two different types of apple scents – green apple playdough and apple playdough, but you’ll also be able to try out cinnamon playdough and pumpkin playdough.
7.How do Apples Grow?
It’s time for science! Learn the life cycle of the apple before you head off to the orchard! Ages 4-8. You can even practice this apple rhyme, or create felt board sets.
8.Apple Farmer Annie
Follow Annie as she makes applesauce, muffins, and even apple cider! Delicious! Ages 3-7.
You’ll love these apple life cycle worksheets, apple blank writing pages, apple-themed cutting practice pages, and apple printables all from Lauren at Mama’s Learning Corner.
9.Apple Pie Tree
More science here, with lessons about trees, pollination, seasons of the year, birds and more.
Don’t miss this lapbook for more fun activities after you’ve finished the book. Older students can practice their literary skills with an apple word find.
10. Johnny Appleseed
Finish out your apple unit study with the legend of John Cabot, better known as Johnny Appleseed. This tale reinforces the need for kindness and respect for all living things. Ages 4-8.
Wrap up your apple unit study with this giant resource from Erica – everything from Bible verses, math and phonics is included here!
Lauren from Mama’s Learning Corner also has a whole printable unit study about Johnny Appleseed and Johnny Appleseed coloring pages.
You can also get this whole read, trace, and write Johnny Appleseed Packet for free on Real Life at Home.
What apple books are you reading this fall? Leave a comment with your favorites!
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What wonderful ideas! I love the apple rice krispy treats. 🙂
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The apple rice krispy treats are ADORABLE …. that’s a Pinterest idea. I’m hooked.
What a fantastic round-up of apple ideas- ’tis the season 😉 Thank you for sharing on The Sunday Showcase!
I LOVE fall …. and it’s funny, as this post went to ‘press’, my sons came home from preschool with an apple theme, too!
If you don’t feel your cooking skills are up to pie, try apple crisp. It’s easy and can have the flavor you want. Or buy an apple pie from the store bakery for the day you kick off your unit.
That’s an idea, too. I’ll admit that I don’t like apple pie (I just don’t like baked fruit!), so ‘buy the pie from the store’ is more my style!
I am a new follower and I love all of of your apple ideas. I think my favorite are the apple rice krsipie treats! Yum! I did a fun apple snack with my girls. Would love for you to check it on http://www.messforless.net
so many cute ideas! Love the peek-a-boo apples, rice crispy treats and scented playdough! We made a batch and it was a huge hit!!!
Thanks for linking to the Sunday Showcase & hope to see you again this week!
Bern
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We’ve always meant to do a unit study like this — I think we even have an apple one that we haven’t gotten around to yet. The paper plate craft and the apple rice krispies are just too cute! Thanks for the inspiration!
~Michelle @ 5MFSN
Great! My kiddies will love this!
Oh, I love these ideas. I have a preschooler and a tot so we can definitely use these this fall. Pinned for later!
Love the list! We’ve gathered some apples in our garden this week and now planning to do an apple pie together with my 3-year old boy.