Apples Review

We had so much fun doing these apple activities/songs/stories this week. I really encourage you to do something like this with your young children. Don't think that you child is too young to start. I started reading to my daughter when she was only weeks old...and I haven't stopped! 

Most elementary schools recommend 20 minutes a day of reading (that's often kindergarten and first grade homework). Make it a goal to read with your child every day and I guarantee...you won't regret it! My daughter loved the books that I chose for this unit.  She also liked playing with the apples.  

I think the biggest thing I was reminded of (thanks to 1st grade) was that my expectations need to come down to reality!  We had lots of fun, but really had to do it on her terms.  When she lost interest, the activity was over for the time being and we had to regroup and do more of it later in the day.  I re-learned how important it is to tailor all of your activities to the needs of your individual children.  

I really like having 3 activities a week.  It's not too many and not too few...just right.  I also loved that we read the books for the entire week.  I consider it a success that my daughter now knows what an "apple" is now.  It's so rewarding to watch your child learn.

And she loved playing with the apples in the bath.  One day we'll be able to talk about "sink and float" but right now, she just enjoyed taking a few big bites :)

At the end of this unit, all of my apples had bite marks in them.  What am going to do with them now?  I'm thinking of dehydrating them to snack on later.


What are some fun apple activities you did with your child?  How have you modified activities to meet their personal needs?