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Apple Count! Apple Number Puzzles

August 21, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

These fun apple counting puzzles are great for helping early learners relate numerals to objects!

Preschoolers absolutely love playing with puzzles.

My four-year-old asks to do a puzzle almost every single day. The same one. Over and over again.

But that’s a good thing!

It means that kids are remembering how the pieces fit together to make a complete picture and solving them more quickly each time.

Since we’ve been working on recognizing one-to-one correspondence and counting individual items, I thought we’d turn that skill into a hands-on activity with these Apple Preschool Counting Puzzles!

Fun Apple Counting to Ten Puzzles for Kids

I was hoping that my little one would like this activity and she loved it!

Read on to see how to share this hands-on counting lesson with your students!

Also – if you’re looking to build an apple unit for preschoolers, don’t miss our other apple fun, including our Apple Matching Worksheets and our Apple Coffee Filter Craft!

These printable apple counting puzzles are perfect for early math lessons! Use them at fall math centers or for an interactive apple lesson for little ones!

Apple Preschool Counting Puzzles

To use these preschool counting puzzles, you’ll need the following supplies: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Laminator (helpful for keeping the puzzle pieces intact for use later)
  • Scissors
  • Astrobright paper (optional)
Apple Number Puzzles

These apple counting puzzles include numbers and individual dots from 1 to 10.

Once you laminate them and cut them out, you should have ten “dot” halves and ten numeral halves.

Apple Preschool Counting Puzzles

By the way, if you’re short on color ink, a black and white line art version is included.

That way, you can let the kids color in the puzzles themselves.

Or, if you’re like me, you can use colorful AstroBright paper instead!

Printable Apple Counting Puzzles for Kids

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The tricky thing about these puzzles is that they all fit together.

So the challenge for kids is to make sure that they’re matching halves based on corresponding the numerals to the number of dots on the halves.

Apple Counting Puzzles for Kids

With our little one, we focused on identifying the numeral first.

Then we counted the dots on the puzzle halves until we found the one that matches each number.

Apple Counting to Ten Puzzles

When we finished, she asked “Can I do it again, Mama?”

The surefire sign of a successful preschool lesson.

Scroll down to get your copy of our Apple Preschool Counting Puzzles!

Don’t miss these other preschool apple learning ideas!

Practice early geometry skills with this fun apple themed shape tracing activity!
Work on early literacy skills with this fun fall apple CVC word literacy activity!
Learn how to compare numbers up to ten with this fun digital apple picking activity!

 

Practice counting to ten with these fun, apple-themed counting puzzles for kids! So fun for fall math centers!

To get your copy of our Apple Counting Puzzles, click the image or the link below to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

Apple Themed Counting Puzzles for Kids

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Apple Shapes! Printable Apple Shape Tracing Activity

August 20, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Are you still looking for easy and fun apple themed early learning ideas? I’ve got you covered!

I could seriously create apple themed resources all year long.

But we’re heading into fall and that means I’ll be moving on to other themes soon, like leaves, acorns, and farms.

Those are fun themes too, though, so yay!

I still had one more apple learning activity to share with all of you this year: this printable apple shape tracing activity!

Simple Apple Shape Tracing Lesson for Kids

This is a fun early geometry lesson for little ones who are learning to recognize shapes around them!

And it would also make a great addition to an early math center or a morning tub.

Read on to see how to get your set! And, don’t miss our Apple CVC Word Building Activity for early literacy skills too!

Practice early geometry skills with this fun apple themed shape tracing activity!

Apple Shapes! Printable Apple Shape Tracing Activity

To use this printable apple shape tracing activity, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Dry erase crayons or dry erase markers (optional)
  • Laminator (optional)
Easy Apple Themed Early Geometry Lesson

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This product includes shape tracing worksheets for 12 distinct shapes, such as:

  • Square
  • Rectangle
  • Circle
  • Hexagon
  • Star
  • Oval
  • and more!
Printable Apple Shape Tracing Activity

Each page shows an apple-themed shape with tracing shapes and a label for each shape name.

Show students how to recognize each shape by using their fingers to outline the apple shape. If there are vertices and sides, count them together.

Then they can practice spelling and reading the shape name before using a crayon or colored pencil to trace the shapes on the page.

Each page is also available in a line art version if you need to save on color ink.

Personally, I love to print those on Astrobright paper so they’re still colorful!

Apple Shape Learning Activity for Early Learners

If you want to turn this into a reusable activity, laminate each page. Then let students use them with dry erase crayons or dry erase markers.

Since morning tub resources tend to be smaller, you may want to print these at half-size if you want to place them in a tub.

You can even punch a hole in the corner of each printable and place them on a ring to keep the pages together.

Apple Shape Tracing Activity

Scroll down to get your copy of this printable Apple Shape Tracing Activity!

Try some of these other apple early learning ideas!

Work on early literacy skills with this fun fall apple CVC word literacy activity!
This printable apple same and different lesson is a fun way to help early learners practice visual discrimination skills!
Learn how to compare numbers up to ten with this fun digital apple picking activity!

To get your set of printable Apple Shape Tracing worksheets, click the image or the link below to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

Easy Apple Early Geometry Activity for Kids

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Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity

August 17, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Nothing says “fall is coming” like apples.

I’ve always loved using an apple theme when teaching and apples still make a fun theme for learning in early grades.

But instead of just seeing apples everywhere, it’s good for students to learn exactly how apples grow.

It’s not only a good science concept – it’s part of our everyday life!

So I thought it would be fun to combine an apple theme for fall along with a sequencing concept for science.

And that’s just what this apple life cycle sequencing activity does!

Simple Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity for Kids

This is such a fun science center activity for autumn! Plus, it helps students work on retelling events in the proper sequence too!

Read on to see how to get your copy of this life cycle science activity. Plus, see how you can use this science lesson digitally too!

And for more fun teaching with an apple theme, take a look at our Apple Alike! Same or Different Worksheets or our Apple Counting to Ten Puzzles!

This printable apple life cycle sequencing activity is perfect for helping students learn how apples grow! Use it at science centers or in morning tubs!

Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity

To use the printable apple life cycle sequencing activity, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Scissors
  • Laminator (optional)
  • Hook and loop sticky dots (optional)
Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity for Kids

This product includes two apple life cycle mats: one with pictures and one with blank circles.

In addition, there are six picture cards for completing the blank mat.

Printable Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Mat for Kids

As part of the science lesson, review the completed apple life cycle mat with your students.

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Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Mat

Talk about how apple cores contain the seeds for a new apple tree and the steps that the plant goes through before we get to pick the new apples.

Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity

Then cut out the picture cards and let them try to retell the correct sequence by placing the picture cards on the blank mat in the right order!

You can use this resource as a cut and paste activity with scissors and glue. Or you can laminate it and add hook and loop dots to make it reusable.

Printable Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity

There’s also a line art version of the mat and picture cards included!

Digital Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Lesson

Many, many educators (including yours truly) are making the switch to digital learning.

The good news is that you can use this apple life cycle lesson online too!

To use the digital version, students will need the following:

  • A laptop computer (we like Google Chromebooks) or a tablet such as the iPad
  • A copy of our Digital Apple Life Cycle Activity (link follows below)
Digital Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Lesson

This is a super easy and interactive science lesson for early grades. 

Since the product comes with an answer key, you can grade it in no time flat. (Always a plus!)

Need to see the digital apple lesson in action? Check out the video below!

Scroll down to get your copy of our printable or digital Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity!

Looking for more apple learning resources?

These printable apple counting puzzles are perfect for early math lessons! Use them at fall math centers or for an interactive apple lesson for little ones!
Work on early literacy skills with this fun fall apple CVC word literacy activity!
Learn how to compare numbers up to ten with this fun digital apple picking activity!

To get your copy of the printable Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity, click the image or the link below to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Lesson

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Want to use the digital version too? Click the image or the link below to pick up the Digital + Print Apple Life Cycle Bundle!

Digital Apple Life Cycle Lesson

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This fun, hands-on apple life cycle sequencing activity makes it easy to teach kids how apples grow! Perfect for science centers!

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Our 2020 Homeschool Curriculum for Multiple Kids

August 13, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Well, the year 2020 has brought more than its share of surprises.

We were homeschoolers for ten years (not counting a five-month break) and last year I finally decided to let my kids attend public school.

After seven months, they were home again – suddenly. And now we’re back to homeschooling again too (like many of you).

If you’re unsure what to do with your kids, how to arrange their days, or what resources to use, I hope that reading our 2020 homeschool curriculum plan will help.

Our 2020 Homeschool Curriculum Choices

These are resources especially for the grades we’re teaching this year: third grade, sixth grade, and seventh grade. But you can use this as a framework for building your own plan too.

Just starting out with homeschooling? Check out my Get It Done Guide to First Time Homeschooling too!

See the 2020 homeschool curriculum choices we made for our family this year!

A No Stress 2020 Homeschool Curriculum Plan for Multiple Kids

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Fair warning: This looks like a lot of work. But it’s not.

As you read, you’ll see that I reuse multiple resources for each child and several of these resources are free or inexpensive.

I do believe, though, in investing in the subjects that matter the most for our family’s goals. In our experience, that always turns out to be worthwhile.

By the way, if you’re unsure what to teach and when, I cannot recommend the book Home Learning Year by Year enough.

It breaks down each grade level subject and lists specific concepts to cover, with curriculum recommendations.

Our 2020 3rd Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Math – We’re using Teaching Textbooks this year for all three of our children. (Look for an in-depth review of TT later this year!)

Since our third grader is also using the BrainQuest Third Grade Comprehensive Workbook, we’ll be supplementing the math exercises in that along with TT.

ELA – For ELA, we’re just using the BrainQuest workbook along with What Your Third Grader Needs to Know. Easy peasy.

Science – We’ll be covering the science sections in both of the above books, but I want to add a bit more this year.

So we’re working with two Usborne resources: Science with Magnets and the First Encyclopedia of the Human Body.

Also – my third grader loves STEM, so I picked up the free STEM at Home resource from Carly and Adam. Done.

Social Studies – Social Studies is a bit harder to recommend, because we’re using the Usborne Time Traveler book.

(Note: I’m not an Usborne consultant. We received almost all of our Usborne books when we used BookShark curriculum last year.)

I looked around on Amazon and the Time Traveler book is super expensive these days. So if you’re looking for a more affordable resource, try the Usborne First Encyclopedia of History instead.

African Kingdoms History Unit

Our 2020 6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Math – For my middle schoolers, we’re also using Teaching Textbooks. But I’m adding another resource for each child.

My sixth grader will also be working with Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook. I love this book so much.

It’s filled with easy explanations, colorful drawings, simple exercises, and an answer key. Perfection.

ELA – Our eleven-year-old is a math and science fan, but he doesn’t love reading and writing. So he needs a little more support in that area.

We decided to use the 6th Grade Common Core ELA Practice Book from ArgoPrep.

Here’s why I like ArgoPrep: Their books come with free video explanations of each exercise. If you visit the website, you can choose your math or ELA book and then watch the instructors explain each exercise.

No more grading!

Science – While my third grader loves STEM, my sixth grader is a STEM super fan. All he’s ever wanted to do is build and design things.

I attended a STEM educator conference over the summer and one of the presenters recommended Instructables for Teachers. It’s incredible and free, especially if you are not STEM-inclined (like me).

It’s separated by grade level and the full instructions and supplies for each project are clearly listed. You can easily scan to see which projects you can complete with your kids before getting started.

Social Studies – Our social studies program is going to be based around the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.

Now that we’re living in unusual circumstances in our country, I wanted to help my son learn about the food insecurity people in other regions face everyday.

We’ll also be learning about the culture of each country and some of its history as we go along.

A no stress homeschool plan for 2020

Our 2020 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Math – Teaching Textbooks again, plus Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook.

My seventh grader loves to draw, so we’re also using The Cartoon Guide to Algebra. It’s a really fun book and does a great job at illustrating some of the algebraic concepts that seem abstract.

ELA – For the basics, ArgoPrep again with the 7th Grade Common Core ELA Daily Practice Book.

By seventh grade, I also start to get serious about organization and writing with my kids. (High school is only two years away!)

So he’ll be taking two live classes with Open Tent Academy this year: one on Study Skills and one for IEW Middle School Writing.

Science – Our science for seventh grade is going to be based almost entirely around the free CrashCourse YouTube channel and the free program Ted-ED Earth School.

At this age, I start to let my kids have some say in their interests and my seventh grader is not interested in hands-on experiments. So videos it is!

Social studies – Our seventh grader will also be working with Hungry Planet, along with our sixth grader. Two for one!

What about Our Homeschool Electives?

We’re only working with one elective this year: how to play piano.

We got a keyboard from a friend and I bought the Alfred All-In-One Piano Course. Since our kids are a bit older, I decided to go with the adult version. But if I had younger children, the Basic Piano Course would be a better fit.

Whew! It looks like a lot on the page, but it’s really simple and streamlined.

Want to see some of our school year in action? Follow me on Instagram! We’re starting our school year on August 24.

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Apple CVC Word Literacy Activity for Early Readers

August 11, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Have you had enough apple early learning resources yet?

Of course not! The more apples, the better!

So I’m excited to share this fun (and hands-on!) apple-themed CVC word literacy activity!

It’s a perfect lesson for strengthening phonics, fine motor skills, and following directions – all in one fall-themed activity for early readers.

Apple CVC Word Literacy Activity

Read on to see how to use this early literacy skill builder with your students!

And, for more fun with apples this fall, take a look at our Apple Orchard! Digital Comparing Numbers Activity too!

Work on early literacy skills with this fun fall apple CVC word literacy activity!

Apple CVC Word Literacy Activity for Early Readers

To use this apple CVC word literacy activity, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Scissors
  • Lacing alphabet letters
  • Pipe cleaners
  • A copy of our Apple CVC Word Cards (link at the bottom of post)
Apple Themed Literacy Activity

It only takes a few minutes to set up this literacy activity.

Start by cutting apart the Apple CVC word cards.

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Hands On CVC Word Literacy Activity

Afterwards, pull out a few pipe cleaners and let students find the matching lacing letters for each word.

They can pull a CVC word card and then lace the letters onto pipe cleaners to spell out each word.

Apple CVC Literacy Skill Activity

After students are comfortable spelling out the words, use different color lacing letters to highlight separate phonetic sounds.

Isolate the vowel sound by using a certain color for the middle vowel letters.

Then practice identifying beginning and ending sounds with different color letters too!

Apple Themed CVC Word Activity

This is a fantastic way to incorporate fine motor skills along with literacy in a fun fall theme!

Scroll down to get your set of apple CVC word cards for use with this literacy activity!

Try some of these other apple learning ideas for early grades!

This printable apple same and different lesson is a fun way to help early learners practice visual discrimination skills!
Learn how to compare numbers up to ten with this fun digital apple picking activity!
These 20 apple preschool books make wonderful read aloud selections for fall in early learning classrooms!

To get your set of Apple CVC Word cards for this Apple CVC Word Literacy Activity, click the image or the link below to download them directly to your computer!

Apple CVC Word Reading Activity for Kids

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The Get It Done Guide to First Time Homeschooling

August 6, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Suddenly homeschooling for the first time?

You’re not alone.

Many, many parents are teaching their children at home for the first time ever this year.

As a veteran homeschooler, I want to say two things:

First of all – welcome! We’re not weird as we seem and we love to have new families join us. So hi!

Second – no matter how unprepared you feel, you’ve totally got this.

And, to help make the idea of learning at home easier, I’m sharing this super easy, nitty-gritty, get it done guide to first time homeschooling.

The Get It Done Guide to First Time Homeschooling

If you’re brand new to the idea of teaching your own children, this is a simple, streamlined way to get started.

And, honestly, even though I’ve been homeschooling for ten years, this is basically the way I approach it as well.

So I’m here to tell you: it works.

Want to make the first day of your school year special? Try some of these fun first day of homeschool ideas!

Banish overwhelm and start learning with this easy guide to first time homeschooling!

The Get It Done Guide to First Time Homeschooling

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To start, I need to make a confession: I’ve been working from home and homeschooling for years.

But, I’ve also sent my children to public school (twice) and worked out of the home as well.

So I understand how having your children always at home can be…a bit much. If you feel that way, you will face no judgment at all from me. I get it.

As I’ve been talking with other moms online and in person, the number one feeling they express is a sense of overwhelm.

Trying to work from home, manage their households, and teach their children seems like an impossible task.

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Seem familiar?

So let’s start by taking a deep, deep breath together. Take two if you need to.

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We’re going to get through this in four steps (five, if you want).

That’s it. That’s all.

You can do this.

Step 1: Look at your state requirements.

Before you do anything, and I mean anything, find out what your state (or province) requires homeschoolers to do.

If you search “(state) homeschool requirements”, look for an internet search result from the actual department of education for your state. Then read the list of regulations.

Some states are very hands-off and require almost no paperwork or specific standards, but others are very detailed and require regular evaluations and check-ins by parents.

Use those regulations as your homeschooling framework.

Step 2: Choose a math program.

After you read your state’s requirements, start selecting how you will teach each subject, especially the core subjects such as math and English Language Arts (ELA).

Fair warning: There are a ton of math programs out there. A TON.

Don’t get caught up trying to read through each one and compare them. Start with Khan Academy (it’s free!) and let your child start working through that from the very beginning.

You’ll get a good sense of where he or she needs to improve as they go along.

You’ll also see what they like and don’t like about that program, which will give you a good idea of how to choose something different, if you choose.

If you just want to keep moving for now, check your child’s appropriate grade level on Khan Academy and then buy a grade-level math workbook. Done.

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Step 3: Choose an ELA program.

Once you get math going, find a way to teach ELA.

Khan Academy has some courses for this too, but they’re still working on them.

I generally use a grade-level workbook for ELA and then add a lot of books to read and discuss together through the year. (Look for my specific homeschool choices for this year coming soon!)

Still with me?

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Step 4: Choose a way to learn science and social studies.

Okay. The biggies are done. Now it’s time to move on to the other subjects.

Science is actually pretty simple these days. Find a great and reputable kids’ science YouTube channel and off you go. Pick up a book with easy experiments to try if you like.

You can do the same with social studies. With younger kids, find an excellent world travel channel and learn about a new country each week.

For older kids, focus on historical events and their impact on society. (Further down, there are a few recommendations you can try for this.)

Step 5: Pick an elective or two (if you want.)

That’s basically a school day.

If you do math and ELA four days a week, plus science and social studies two days each, you’ve covered all the basics.

Want to add an elective? Great! There are plenty of those out there for free too, including art, music, American Sign Language (which I teach!), and more.

A simple internet search will point you in the right direction.

And we’re done!

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Pat yourself on the back. You’re ready to go. Really.

Is All-In-One Homeschool Curriculum Good for First Time Homeschoolers?

You might be wondering why I didn’t mention any all-in-one boxed curriculum choices in the steps above.

Well, here’s why.

I have used several through the years. (BookShark was our absolute favorite.)

In fact, I was homeschooled myself from sixth grade onward with a boxed curriculum.

Here’s the thing about all-in-one-programs (at least in my experience):

They tend to fit well in some subjects and not at all in others. All of my kids were at different grade levels in each subject. They tended to need a grade-level math but an advanced ELA program or vice versa.

So I always ended up with materials I paid for, but couldn’t use. Boo.

Also – I found the big box a little overwhelming, especially when I was just starting out.

But you might be different. So, after you’ve gotten into a good routine, feel free to take a look at a few (especially BookShark).

Easy Homeschool Options for First Time Homeschoolers

Whew! I’ve said a lot here, but I can’t let you go without sharing a few good resources that will help you get started if you’re first time homeschooling. These are all excellent and, even better, free.

  • YouTube: CrashCourse Kids – an excellent science channel for elementary grades
  • YouTube: CrashCourse – comprehensive science and history for middle school and teenaged students
  • Varsity Tutors: Virtual School Day – free online classes for all grade levels (read carefully; some have fees)
  • Easy Peasy All In One Homeschool – a free comprehensive internet-linked curriculum for PreK through high school
  • TED-ED – video-based science, social studies, and history lessons for all grade levels

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Apple Orchard! Digital Comparing Numbers Apple Picking Game

August 3, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Is there anything better than biting into a super ripe, crisp apple?

Maybe biting into a super ripe, soft peach. But I live in Georgia, so I might be a little biased there.

Whether you can get to an apple orchard or not this year, you can still add some apple fun to your primary lessons.

And this digital apple picking game is a fun way to practice counting and cardinality with kindergartners!

Digital Apple Picking Game for Comparing Numbers

Need to use distance learning this year? This digital comparing numbers activity is perfect! It’s no-prep and easy to use, even for early learners.

Keep reading to see how to score it for your students. And, for more fun with apple learning, take a look at our list of 20 engaging apple preschool books!

Learn how to compare numbers up to ten with this fun digital apple picking activity!

Digital Comparing Numbers Apple Picking Game

To use this digital inequalities apple picking game, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • A computer (We like these Google Chromebooks) or a tablet (like this iPad)
  • A copy of our digital Apple Orchard! Inequalities Activity
Digital Comparing Numbers Apple Picking Game

This digital apple math activity is designed as a drag and drop game, so students can use with a computer and mouse or with their fingers on a touchscreen device.

Each of the seven activity slides features:

  • An apple tree with movable apples
  • Two baskets each featuring a different numeral
  • Three inequality symbols for students to use after counting the apples
Comparing Numbers Digital Apple Picking Game

Here’s how it works:

Students look at the numeral on each apple basket.

Then they count out the correct number of apples for each basket and move them into the correct container.

Finally, they compare the numbers and place the correct inequality or equal math symbol in the circle.

See the product in action below!

This is a great way to build number sense, practice comparing numbers, and help students get used to learning on a digital device.

Scroll down to get your copy of this Digital Comparing Numbers Apple Picking Game!

Stop by and check out these other early learning ideas that go well with an apple theme!

These 20 apple preschool books make wonderful read aloud selections for fall in early learning classrooms!
This printable apple same and different lesson is a fun way to help early learners practice visual discrimination skills!
Use these apple shape sorting worksheets to help early learners practice recognizing the four basic shapes with a fun fall theme!

To get your copy of this Apple Orchard! Inequalities Digital Activity, click the image or the link below to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

Digital Inequalities Apple Picking Game for Kindergarten

>>>Apple Orchard! Digital Comparing Numbers Activity<<<

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20 Engaging Apple Preschool Books for Kids

July 30, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Looking for some fun and engaging apple preschool books to share with early learners?

You’ve come to the right place!

Below, I’ve listed 20 preschool apple book selections that are sure to make an upcoming apple or fall unit into a learning activity your students will love!

20 Engaging Apple Preschool Books

These are filled with lovely illustrations and simple stories that make them a perfect fit for preschool classrooms.

If you’re homeschooling preschool-aged children, these are also great to add to your library reading list or your home library.

Read on to see the full list!

And, don’t miss my super easy Apple Coffee Filter Craft for kids to make!

These 20 apple preschool books make wonderful read aloud selections for fall in early learning classrooms!

20 Engaging Apple Preschool Books for Kids

We’ve always used lots of picture books during the preschool years. And, since apples are such a popular early childhood theme, we’ve shared some of these during preschool as well.

If you love any of these in particular or your class loves one or two, let me know which ones!

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1. Ten Apples Up On Top by Dr. Seuss

2. Apples by Gail Gibbons

3.How Do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro

4. Apples for Everyone by Jill Esbaum

5. Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow? by Jill McDonald

6. Apple Picking Day! by Candice Ransom

7. Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins

8. Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

9. Applesauce Day by Lisa J. Amstutz

10. 5 Little Apples by Yusuke Yonezu

20 Apple Preschool Books for Kids to Read

11. The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons

12. Apples! (Celebrate Fall) by Erika L. Shores

13. Apples for Little Fox by Ekaterina Trukhan

14. Pinkalicious! Apples, Apples, Apples! by Victoria Kann

15. Apples Grow On a Tree by Mari Schuh

16. Max & Mo Go Apple Picking by Patricia Lakin

17. Pat the Bunny: At the Apple Orchard by Golden Books

18. Apple Countdown by Joan Holub

19. Eat ‘Em Ups: Apples! by Gail Tuchman

20. Let’s Go Apple Picking! by Lori Haskins Houran

Want to expand your apple lesson or unit? Keep reading for more apple learning fun!

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Fun Preschool Apple Themed Snacks

Nothing rounds out a fun apple preschool books read-aloud time like adding an apple-themed treat at snack time. Try some of these ideas!

  • This cute Shrek Apple Snack is a fun addition to a class or family movie showing.
  • Serve these neat Crunchy Apple Boats for a fun and healthy snack.
  • These Silly Apple Monsters are so adorable for little ones to make and eat!
  • Need an apple snack but don’t have any apples? Try these Graham Cracker Apple Snacks instead.
  • These Sea Turtle Apple Snacks feature friendly goldfish too!

With plenty of apple activities, these apple preschool books, and a fun apple preschool snack, you can put together a preschool apple unit your students will love.

Take a look at these other apple early learning ideas!

This printable apple same and different lesson is a fun way to help early learners practice visual discrimination skills!
Use these apple shape sorting worksheets to help early learners practice recognizing the four basic shapes with a fun fall theme!
This printable apple life cycle sequencing activity is perfect for helping students learn how apples grow! Use it at science centers or in morning tubs!

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Apple Alike! Apple Same or Different Worksheets

July 27, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Smell that?

It’s the scent of apple season around the corner!

As much as I love summer (and I do), fall is easily my next favorite season. And one of the reasons I love fall so much has to do with apples.

I’ll be honest here. I have never been apple picking. But it’s definitely on my bucket list to try with the kids.

I have, however, used apples as an early childhood theme for years (like almost all primary teachers).

And I’m excited to share a brand new apple-themed early resource: Apple Alike! Apple Same or Different Worksheets!

Fun Apple Same and Different Worksheets

This is a wonderful and simple way to practice visual discrimination with early learners during fall!

Read on to see how you can use this with your students and to find out how to get your copy.

Need more apple-themed learning ideas? Try these Apple Ten Frame Counting Mats!

This printable apple same and different lesson is a fun way to help early learners practice visual discrimination skills!

Apple Alike! Apple Same or Different Worksheets

To use these apple same or different worksheets with students, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper or Astrobright paper (optional)
  • Laminator (optional)
  • Dry erase markers (optional)
Apple Printable Same and Different Worksheets for Kids

This product includes:

  • Two color “Find the Same Apples” activities
  • Two color “Find the Different Apple” activities
  • Blackline versions of all worksheets
  • Answer key
  • And instructions for use!
Apple Same and Different Matching Activity

There are two activities that help students practice recognizing the same object, as well as two that help students practice spotting the different object.

Apple Same and Different Worksheets Answer Key

The answer key shows the correct choices for each activity. Easy grading for the win!

Printable Apple Visual Discrimination Activity for Early Learners

The color version features brightly colored apples to engage students.

Apple Printable Same and Different Worksheets

The blackline version for each activity still features the differences in pattern for students to spot each activity.

Apple Visual Discrimination Activity for Centers

You can also make this into a center visual discrimination activity in just a few steps!

I like my center activities to be a little smaller, so I tend to print the pages at half size. But you can use them at full size, if you like.

Apple Same and Different Early Center Activity

After you print each page, laminate it.

Then use a hole punch to place a hole in the top left corner of each page.

Same and Different Apple Worksheets for Kids

For centers, I prefer to use the color version, but if you prefer to use the blackline, AstroBright paper adds a nice pop of color!

Printable Apple Visual Discrimination Activity for Kids

Once you finish punching holes, use a ring or a paper fastener to connect them.

Let students use them with dry erase markers over and over again!

See this product in action below!

Scroll down to get your copy of these Apple Same or Different Worksheets!

Try some of these other apple activities for early learners!

These apple tree ten frame counting mats are so fun for early fall math centers! Makes a great morning tub math activity too!
These printable apple counting puzzles are perfect for early math lessons! Use them at fall math centers or for an interactive apple lesson for little ones!
Use these apple shape sorting worksheets to help early learners practice recognizing the four basic shapes with a fun fall theme!

To get your set of these Apple Alike! Apple Same or Different Worksheets, click the image or the link below to get them from my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

Printable Apple Same and Different Worksheets

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Safari Skills! Printable Safari Preschool Writing Worksheets

July 23, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

I’ve always wanted to take my kids to one of those wild animal safari parks.

It looks incredible to be able to get that close to elephants and giraffes.

We haven’t had that experience yet, but we did get to visit a wild animal sanctuary a couple of years ago.

Learning about Animal Diets

Easily one of our most memorable field trips.

If you have early learners who are just as excited about wild animals, these printable Safari Preschool Writing Worksheets are perfect!

Fun Safari Preschool Writing Lesson

This set of preschool worksheets features fine motor tracing practice, plus early literacy skills and counting words too.

Read on to see how to get your copy – free!

And, for more ways to help early learners build literacy skills, don’t miss our Ocean Alphabet and Number Playdough Mats!

Introduce writing and early literacy skills with this fun safari themed preschool writing lesson!

Safari Skills! Printable Safari Preschool Writing Worksheets

To use this printable safari preschool writing lesson, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Pencils
  • Laminator (optional)
  • Dry erase markers (optional)
Printable Safari Preschool Learning Kit

This product includes:

  • Five pages of safari-themed line tracing worksheets
  • A six-page mini safari number word book
  • And a four-page mini safari word writing book

Printable Safari Preschool Tracing Worksheets

Use the line tracing worksheets with either pencils or (if your students are ready for them) child-safe scissors.

Printable Safari Preschool Tracing Worksheets

The number and word books are excellent choices for literacy, writing, or math centers.

Printable Safari Preschool Writing Book

You can even laminate the pages, cut them part, and place them on rings for repeated use with dry erase markers.

This resource would be a perfect addition to a jungle unit or as an extension activity for a read-aloud such as “Giraffes Can’t Dance”.

Scroll down to get your copy of these Safari Preschool Writing Worksheets!

Check out some of these other early learning resources!

Use these printable shark counting to ten puzzles to help early learners practice counting with numerals, objects, and number words!
Use these city themed number playdough mats to practice forming numbers from zero through nine!
This printable snail themed geometry activity is a fun way to teach early learners a variety of 2D geometric shapes!
Printable Safari Preschool Writing Book

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