McIntosh Apple by Steven Kroll
Pie Problem by Shel Silverstein
Both poems can be found in THE RANDOM HOUSE BOOK OF POETRY FOR CHILDREN
of leaves, apples, trees, and
baskets. Students trace around the outside edges of these
patterns.
Materials:
2-3 cookie sheets
2 spatulas
1 paring knife
2 butter knives
paper towels
baking cups
measuring spoons
teaspoon
DIRECTIONS
give each child a 1/2 inch slice of cookie dough. Have them work
the dough into a smal bowl shape. Place the cookie bol into a
baking cup. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of finely sliced apples into the
cookie bowl. Sprinkle with sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg and dot with
butter. Bake 350 degrees oven for 8-10 minutes. Watch Carefully!
GRAPHING
Prepare the following ahead of time: Slice the red, yellow and green apples and
store each type separately in a plastic bag. For each student you will need one
slice of each type of apple. Make three-columned graph on butcher paper or
poster board. On the bottom, add labels for the three types of apples.
On Apple Day:
Let students in your group taste a slice of each kind of apple and choose which apple
slices they like the best.
Give each student a self-stick note. Have students write their names on the notes
and place them in a column to indicate their favorite apple.
Have the students discuss the graph results. When finished, estimate how many seeds an apple
has. Open one up and count.
WORD PROBLEMS
Provide students with paper, pencils and crayons.
Have students work a problem together before tying them on their own. The helper can do
this by using the mini chalkboard to illustrate. Ask students to illustrate the problem
first and then find the solution.
If students are still having problems, ask them questions sucha s the following:
What facts are given?
How can we use those facts to find the answer
If necessary, do the problem with the students on the chalkboard, but do not do it for them.
Apple Stationery
Apple Word Flash Cards
Apple Picture Flash Cards