Apple picking sensory bin

Science

• The child has learned about the concept of apples as a fruit and the process of picking them.
• They have explored the different sensory aspects of the activity, such as the texture and smell of the apples.
• Through observation, they have noticed the different colors and sizes of the apples in the sensory bin.
• They have learned about the concept of harvesting and how apples grow on trees.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to explore further by discussing the different parts of an apple, such as the skin, flesh, and core. You can also introduce concepts of apple varieties and how they can be used in different recipes. Additionally, you can incorporate math skills by counting the number of apples in the sensory bin or sorting them by size or color.

Book Recommendations

• Apples for Everyone by Jill Esbaum: This book provides an introduction to apples, discussing how they grow, their different varieties, and their uses.
• Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace: This book follows a family as they go apple picking and explores the process of picking, sorting, and using apples.
• The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall: This book tells the story of an apple tree throughout the seasons, from blossoms to apples, and how they are eventually used to make a delicious apple pie.