Apples

Apples, Apples Everywhere!

~October is National Apple Month~

ABC Teach-this is a membership site; however, there are many great FREE things too! Free Materials include a printable apple graph, poem, shape book, survey and coloring page.	An Apple A Day- a lesson geared for lower elementary aged students from AtoZteacherstuff.
An Apple A Day- an internet project that focuses on apples. This project features a wide variety of poetry written by real kids about apples.	An Internet Quest for Knowledge- this apple internet activity is awesome! Take a look and become motivated to create your own apple quest!
Apple Centers- need some fresh ideas to add to your centers? Check out this site for some great ideas!	~Fast Fact~ Did you know that all 50 states grow apples?
Apple Corps-a Mr. Potato Head type of game. You get to pick and choose eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hats and more to create your own apple.	Apple Craft from DLTK-printable pieces to make their awesome apple.
Apple Facts- a comprehensive list of apple facts.	Apple Finger Painted Tree- very easy and very cute!
Apple Juice.Org has a great collection of apple related activities-arcade, on-line coloring pages, quizzes, puzzles, matching games and recipes	Apple Lesson Plans at ATOZ Teacher Stuff. Scroll down to find even more links to apple lesson plans.
~Fast Fact~ All apples have 5 seed pockets containing one seed each.	Apples and More-facts, recipes, history, educational activities, nutrition and more!
Apple Resources- A teacher created page that includes poems, books, activities using apples, arts and crafts, apple experiments, yummy recipes and more!	Apple Songs and Poems- a collection of musical selections to enhance any apple unit.
Apple WebQuest- your students will enjoy searching the Internet for facts about apples with this WebQuest.	Best Apples- coloring pages, trivia, recipes postcards and more!
Coloring Pages- find that perfect apple picture for your students to color	DLTK's Apple Activities- This is one of my favorite sites! I always leave with a bunch of great activities to support my lessons!
~Fast Fact~ Cut an apple in half (across the core) and you'll see a star shape! Read the story, The Little Red House With No Windows and No Doors and A Star Inside	How to Make Apple Pie and See the World- a link to literature! This lesson uses the book, How To Make Apple Pie and See the World to enhance an apple unit, teach map skills, reinforce counting skills and following directions. Another great site with economics and geography connections is brought to you by the Montgomery Public Schools.
KinderKorner-A is For Apples- apples, apples everywhere! This site contains song, poems, books, art and craft ideas, curriculum integration ideas and more!	KinderStart-a great site with a wealth of ideas- poems, arts and crafts, books, games, recipes and more...
Learning Leap- A collection of teacher tested activities! Lots of pictures of the projects! Some links to printable resources too.	Making Applesauce- a lesson designed around making applesauce.
Michigan Apple Site- tons of apple facts! A must see site!!	More Apple Ideas- some very fresh ideas on how to use apples in your classroom!
Our Apple Unit-an awesome site with bushels of great links!	~Fast Fact~ Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774
Teachers and Families- has created a wonderful collection of apple activities. They have printable resources, puzzles, book ideas and more!	Teacher's Cyber Guide- a thematic apple unit that integrates science, literature and social studies.
Check out this lesson using the book, Ten Apples On Top-A Dr. Seuss book to enhance your apple studies.	Virtual Vine's Apple Activities- This is a must see site! Includes-KWL ideas, snack ideas, recipes, art ideas, book lists, poems, songs, bulletin board ideas and additional apple resources.

Some Apple Activities I have done with my own children...

Apple Tree Counting Book-
My children used tiny apple stickers to put the correct number of apples each tree.
The lines can be used to practice writing numbers, sentences or words.
You can easily change the numbers to meet your child's needs. Enjoy!

~Microwave Apple Butter~
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4 cooking apples, cored, & quartered
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves

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~Combine apples and cider in a 2-qt. glass bowl.

~Cover and microwave on high 6 minutes or until apples are soft, stirring twice during cooking.

~Place apples in blender and process until smooth. Return apple mixture to glass bowl.

~Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

~Microwave uncovered on high 10 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Can refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Makes 2 cups

~Apple Smiles~
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Apples
Smooth Peanut Butter
(make sure no one is allergic to peanuts!)
Mini- Marshmallows
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~Core apples.

~Spread peanut butter on one side of
apple slice.

~Place 4-5 mini-marshmallows on top
of the peanut butter.

~Spread peanut butter on another apple slice.

~Place this second apple slice on
top of the first to create an apple smile.

More
Apple Recipes Apple Juice.Org

On-line Games
Apple Concentration
Apple Corps-a Mr. Potato Head type of game.
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire (Topic: Apples)
Apple Hangman
Apple Bytes Apple Quiz
Apple Tree Puzzle
Johnny Appleseed Crossword Puzzle
The Juice Moose Arcade - Help move “A.J.” the Juice Moose back
and forth to catch the falling apples and deliver them one at a time
to the barrel to score points.
Online Coloring Pictures
Billy Bears Bobbing For Apples

Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed-the story of.	Johnny Appleseed Crossword Puzzle
Johnny Appleseed Crossword Puzzle	Johnny Appleseed Pictures
Johnny Appleseed at Enchanted Learning-Johnny Appleseed was a legendary American who planted and supplied apple trees to much of the United States of America. Many people think that Johnny Appleseed was fictional character, but he was a real person	Johnny Appleseed For Little Ones- a lesson on ATOZ Teacher Stuff geared towards PREK-2nd grade

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