{"id":593,"date":"2024-08-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2014\/09\/apple-theme-social-studies-lessons-watch-build-play-playfulpreschool.html"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:16:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T17:16:45","slug":"apple-theme-social-studies-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/apple-theme-social-studies-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip for Preschool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social studies for <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/preschool\">preschool<\/a> children is all about exploring ME and MY World.&nbsp;Looking into our refrigerator, you will see apples, apple sauce, and apple juice. Red apples, yellow apples, green apples. It doesn&#8217;t matter, because my kids LOVE apples!!! They are part of our every day experiences. So how did the apples get to our fridge? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore with these hands-on, fun Preschool Apple Theme Activities. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Math, science, social studies, reading and MORE Preschool Apple Theme Activities for the home and classroom. FREE LESSON PLANS\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/apple-orchard-virtual-field-trip-1.jpg\" alt=\"Child picking apples at Apple Orchard as part of field trip to Apple Packing Facility\" class=\"wp-image-48476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/apple-orchard-virtual-field-trip-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/apple-orchard-virtual-field-trip-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/apple-orchard-virtual-field-trip-1-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Orchard Theme Activities for Virtual Field Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WATCH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LEARN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>READ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DISCUSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PLAY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, our playful preschool theme is all about APPLES! In addition to making an apple tree sight word and <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/counting-apples-busy-bag\/\">counting apples<\/a>, we are taking a closer look at the trip our apples took from the orchard to our table. \n\nAffiliate links.\nThe first thing we did was&#8230;\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BSocial2BStudies2BLesson.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BSocial2BStudies2BLesson.jpg\" alt=\"A hands-on playful preschool activity. Social Studies lesson about apples.\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WATCH: Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/virtual-field-trips-for-kids\/\">Virtual Tour<\/a> of an Apple Orchard and Packing Facility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever thought about how apples get from the farm to the table? &nbsp;This activity combines social studies and technology for preschoolers. It allows them to visualize what happens at a packing facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples travel from the orchard to a packing facility, to a storage unit, to the store, and finally &#8211; your home!<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-1abf9bc9-fa66-4e9a-b162-2588a8dc4254\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fall-virtual-field-trips-for-kids\/#1-apple-picking-virtual-field-trip\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer  \" class=\"ub-button-block-main  \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #cf2e2e; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Virtual Apple Orchard Tours for Kids <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/virtual-field-trips-for-kids\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE for 50+ VIRTUAL Field Trips for Kids <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens at an apple orchard?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, the apple&nbsp;trees are grown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the spring&nbsp;blossoms&nbsp;form on the trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, these blossoms turn into small apples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As time progresses, these apples grow and ripen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, starting in July, apples are harvested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, the harvest continues as different apple varieties are ripe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>See how one family farm harvests the different varieties.<br>(This video is nice, but long for my preschooler. &nbsp;We watched just a portion to see how the trees and harvest looked like)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Apple Harvest\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yzj9SRoi2Aw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens at an apple packing facility?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, the apples are weighed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are put on a convener.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are rinsed with heated chlorinated water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are put on a rolling convener.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The apples are sprayed with water and food safe soap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are dried with a fan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wax is applied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apples run through a drier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apples are hand sorted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They run through a color and size sorter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stickers are applied to tell consumers what type of apple they are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apples are placed in trays or bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trays and bags are put in boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The boxes are then moved to a storage facility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a video that shows this process. <em>WARNING &#8211; my kids wanted to watch this over and over and over again. &nbsp;You may want to set a limit of how many times they can watch it BEFORE you hit play!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Touring an apple packing facility\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YAUeQHghUUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some apples are used to make other products such as apple sauce, apple juice, or even apple cider.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn How Apple Cider Is Made<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tour a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlsonorchards.com\/how_cider%20is%20made.html\">Carlson Orchards Apple Cider Packing Facility<\/a><br>A variety of apples are used to make apple cider such as the Eastern Red Delicious and Macintosh apples. See the process and equipment that is used to press and process the apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Vocabulary words:<\/b><br><strong>Press<\/strong>: A machine that squeezes the juice out of apples<br><strong>Pasteurization<\/strong>: the process of killing bacteria in the food<br><strong>Gallon<\/strong>: a unit of measurement for liquid volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many minutes does it take to bottle 1,000 gallons of apple cider at this facility?<br>&lt;hint pay close attention at 3:15&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cider Making in New England\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eml2DYW1Q1I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vUoc7j73iK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let&#8217;s go to an Apple Orchard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Model of the Path and Apple Takes from Orchard to Table.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nOrchard to Packing Facility to Storage to Store to Your Home\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make an apple orchard.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Materials Needed For Apple Orchard<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Empty cereal box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/3M-1428-Multi-Purpose-Scissor-8-Inches\/dp\/B001BKFTB8\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474553428&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=scissors&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=883d268b367c6338719c05be30abe3bb\">Scissors <\/a>(for adults to cut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?url=search-alias=aps&amp;field-keywords=Tape&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=b564620373f0550879af88a327014cce\">Tape<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Swingline-1-Hole-Punch-Sheets-A7074005\/dp\/B00006IBK9\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474553503&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=hole+punch&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=caf4a2cb8eefb76f04eb53f071745c27\">Hole punch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Washable-Kids-Paint-Bottles\/dp\/B00004UBH3\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474553515&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=crayola+tempera&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=2c879d9584d6a84793b9657c2759ca20\">Green paint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Melissa-Doug-Large-Paint-Brush\/dp\/B000L87DRY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474553562&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=paintbrush&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit03-20&amp;linkId=003f5cec31f495604fd4d4760c2eb47f\">Paintbrush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pom-Poms-75-45-Pkg-Red\/dp\/B002JPTFAA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474553595&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=red+pom+poms&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=33229bdcb412ff5f403c25b99d3f06c9\">Red (or green or yellow) pom poms.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5553.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5553.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Tree Orchard Preschool Craft\" style=\"width:601px;height:400px\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions for making an apple tree orchard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> 1. First, adults prepare 4 rectangles for the tree trunks using the thin cardboard from the empty cereal box. Wrap them into a cylinder shape and tape for the trunk. Cut circles with the remaining cereal box. Hole punch several times close together to get a hole big enough for the pom pom to fit. This irregular shape will help hold the pom pom apples in the tree. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5552.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5552.jpg\" alt=\"How to make an interactive apple tree\" style=\"width:600px;height:400px\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. Nest, set the circles out for the child to paint green. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Then, when dry, assemble the trees. Cut 2 small notches into the tops of each cylinder and slide the circle tree together. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5563.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_5563.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:601px;height:400px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Finally, build the store, packing facility, storage unit and home. Use bricks, blocks or any other household materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Play<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Re-enact the path that apples take to get from the orchard to your home. Have your child show you how the apples get from the orchard to their table at home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" data-pin-description=\"Math, science, social studies, reading and MORE Preschool Apple Theme Activities for the home and classroom. FREE LESSON PLANS\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Preschool-Apple-Theme-Activities-1.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Apple Themed Activities \" class=\"wp-image-48479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Preschool-Apple-Theme-Activities-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Preschool-Apple-Theme-Activities-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Preschool-Apple-Theme-Activities-1-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Preschool-Apple-Theme-Activities-1-600x420.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preschool Apple Theme Activities Challenge Discussion Question:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How has modern technology changed the way people get apples?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BLearning2BWeek2B2-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BLearning2BWeek2B2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Plan your Preschool Apple Theme Week with Preschool Apple Theme Activities\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>EVEN MORE Preschool Apple Theme Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>SCIENCE<\/b><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/apple-science-activity-apple-grows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Examining Apple Parts, How Does It Grow, Sink\/Float <\/a>at&nbsp;Little Bins For Little Hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>MUSIC &amp; MOVEMENT<\/b><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nostresshomeschooling.com\/fine-and-gross-motor-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Hop<\/a> at&nbsp;Learning 2 Walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>MATH<\/b><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeovercs.com\/counting-apples-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Counting Apples with Preschoolers: Real-Life Math <\/a>at Life Over C&#8217;s<br><a href=\"https:\/\/fun-a-day.com\/apple-math-preschool-tasting-graphing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Math Fun in Preschool &#8211; Tasting and Graphing Apples<\/a> at Fun-A-Day<br><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/magnetic-apple-math-game\/\">Magnetic Apple Math Game<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/counting-apples-busy-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Counting Apples<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/stacking-apples-game-for-kids\/\">Stacking Apples<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>WRITING<\/b><br><a href=\"https:\/\/thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\/apple-theme-preschool-scented-playdough-pre-writing-activity-playfulpreschool\/\">Scented Playdough Pre-Writing Activity<\/a>&nbsp;at Preschool Toolbox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>LITERACY<\/b><br><a href=\"https:\/\/funlearningforkids.com\/alphabet-activity-apple-tree-letter-matching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alphabet Activity: Apple Tree Letter Matching&nbsp;<\/a>at&nbsp;Mom Inspired Life<br><a href=\"https:\/\/growingbookbybook.com\/alphabet-learning-apple-stamping-playfulpreschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alphabet Learning: Apple Stamping<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;Growing Book by Book<br><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/after-school-express-apple-fun-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Sight Word Tree<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/stacking-apples-game-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/STEM-Activity-for-Ten-Apples-Up-On-Top-for-Kids-.png\" alt=\"STEM Activity for Ten apples Up On Top for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-19738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/STEM-Activity-for-Ten-Apples-Up-On-Top-for-Kids-.png 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/STEM-Activity-for-Ten-Apples-Up-On-Top-for-Kids--600x831.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/STEM-Activity-for-Ten-Apples-Up-On-Top-for-Kids--217x300.png 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/apple-tree-craft-with-marble-painting\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Marble-Painting-Apple-Tree-Craft-for-Preschoolers-.jpg\" alt=\"Marble Painting Apple Tree Craft\" class=\"wp-image-19863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Marble-Painting-Apple-Tree-Craft-for-Preschoolers-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Marble-Painting-Apple-Tree-Craft-for-Preschoolers--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Marble-Painting-Apple-Tree-Craft-for-Preschoolers--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/apple-theme-stem-activity-preschoolers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"STEM activities with Apples for back to school STEM\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/stem-activities-with-apples-for-back-to-school-stem.jpg\" alt=\"STEM activities with Apples for back to school STEM.\" class=\"wp-image-42814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/stem-activities-with-apples-for-back-to-school-stem.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/stem-activities-with-apples-for-back-to-school-stem-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/stem-activities-with-apples-for-back-to-school-stem-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>SENSORY&nbsp;<\/b><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillplayingschool.com\/2014\/09\/applesauce-sensory-dough.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Applesauce Dough for Sensory Play<\/a> at&nbsp;Still Playing School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>COOKING&nbsp;<\/b><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerfulmothering.com\/how-to-make-homemade-apple-pie-cooking-with-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Make Homemade Apple Pie \u2013 Cooking with Preschoolers<\/a> Powerful Mothering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>SCIENCE<\/b><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raisinglifelonglearners.com\/preschool-science-apple-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Oxidation Experiment<\/a> at&nbsp;Raising Lifelong Learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>CRAFT<\/b><br><a href=\"https:\/\/thekennedyadventures.com\/paper-plate-apple-craft-perfect-toddlers-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper Plate Apple Craft at&nbsp;The Kennedy Adventures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/apple-tree-craft-with-marble-painting\/\">Apple Tree Craft with Marble Painting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BBooks2Bfor2Bkids.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Apple Theme Activities and Books\" style=\"width:601px;height:400px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preschool Apple Theme Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nConnect literacy with everything you do!!!! Here are 10 Apple Books for this thematic unit.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BBooks2Bfor2Bkids.jpg\">\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Apple2BBooks2Bfor2Bkids.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/178235588X\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=178235588X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=O4GMV22D4I4UJXEM\">Annie the Apple Pie Fairy<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=178235588X\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0545223067\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0545223067&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=CUHZMU3II5WG646Y\">Johnny Appleseed<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0545223067\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0064451178\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0064451178&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=IG6H3PG7OIGZRHEX\">How Do Apples Grow?<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0064451178\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0590623826\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0590623826&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=CD4QXG7CNPKMJCG4\">The Apple Pie Tree<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0590623826\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0394800192\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0394800192&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=FB7HL6JDJLAJVXYV\">Ten Apples Up On Top!<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0394800192\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1442476567\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1442476567&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=R5QS4FRS6HJORXFX\">Apples and Pumpkins<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1442476567\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0761451811\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0761451811&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=CBUEGSAJR2FIUKPI\">Apples, Apples, Apples<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0761451811\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0545248361\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0545248361&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=4LSYST3YUQMZZJRU\">The Biggest Apple Ever<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0545248361\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0688167977\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0688167977&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=E6AEC72TVHCRBSMS\">Ten Red Apples<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0688167977\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0061964115\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0061964115&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=OEAKYPNUH2XQW3FS\">Amelia Bedelia&#8217;s First Apple Pie<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0061964115\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids-fb-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Activity Bundle for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-78136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids-fb-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids-fb-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids-fb-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids-fb-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids-fb.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c23f7509-3c65-4e27-9fb9-05171613b35f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fall-activity-bundle-for-kids\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer  \" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; 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