It’s almost Fall, so it’s time to dive into apple-themed activities! Some educators in the early childhood space are vehemently against themed activities, but let me share why I love them. I love using flexible themes in my classrooms because they help support literacy development, allow children to dive deeper into topics, and help to create a shared experience that builds class communities. I say flexible because I absolutely still use an emergent curriculum. As my students’ strengths, challenges, and interests within and outside of themes emerge, I incorporate them into my lessons. If you want to learn more about doing this, check out this article about emergent curriculum. We are exploring apples this week in PreK, and here are some of my favorite apple activities for PreK.
Apple Circle Time Activities for PreK
Apple Taste Test – perfect for in-person or virtual PreK
Roll, Count & Add Apple Tree – this post contains many ideas, not just this circle time activity.
Apple Fingerplay ( free printable)
Apple Small Group Activities for PreK
Apple Roll & Cover
Apple Tree Name Activity
Peel & Pick Apple Tree This is a great circle time activity too!
Apple Themed Free Choice Activities for PreK
Making Applesauce
Apple Tree Math Mats
Color Matching with Pom Poms & Tongs
Apple Crafts for Preschoolers
Apple Prints
Paper Roll Apple Craft
Cut Paper Apple
Coffee Filter Apple Craft
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES PRESCHOOL LESSONS ABOUT APPLES
Need Even more ideas? This Apples Math Center Printables Pack has 13 pages with five great printable apple-themed math activities and instructions, all for $2.99! Learn More Here.
Find all our apple themed ideas for preschool on our resource page here.
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