Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and identify words related to apples, and understand basic concepts about apples.

Materials and Prep

• A book about apples
• A bowl of apples
• Coloring materials
• Apple-themed flashcards (optional)

Activities

1. Read a book about apples together. Talk about the different parts of an apple and discuss its colors and taste.
2. Take out the bowl of apples and let the student explore them. Encourage them to touch, smell, and describe the apples using words they learned from the book.
3. Draw or color pictures of apples. Talk about the colors they are using and ask them to describe their drawings.
4. If you have apple-themed flashcards, show them to the student and ask them to name the objects or actions depicted on the cards. For example, if there is a card with a picture of someone eating an apple, ask them to say "eating".

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Apples are yummy fruits that come in different colors like red, green, and yellow. They taste sweet and juicy!"
• "When we look at an apple, we can see its skin, which can be smooth or bumpy. Inside, we find the flesh and seeds."
• "We can use our senses to explore apples. We can touch them to feel their texture, smell them to see if they have a nice scent, and even taste them to see if we like their flavor."
• "Let's draw or color pictures of apples. We can use different colors to make them look bright and pretty. What colors do you want to use?"
• "If you have apple flashcards, let's play a game! I will show you a card, and you tell me what you see. For example, if you see someone taking a bite from an apple, say 'eating'."