Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and describe apples, and understand the concept of picking apples from a tree.

Materials and Prep

Materials: 1 apple, pictures of apples, paper, crayons.

Prep: None

Activities

1. Show the toddler the apple and ask them to describe its color, shape, and size.

2. Look at pictures of different types of apples and talk about their differences.

3. Draw and color an apple on the paper, and encourage the toddler to do the same.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Apples are fruits that grow on trees. They can be red, green, or yellow."
• "We can pick apples from a tree and eat them. They are crunchy and juicy."
• "Apples are used to make yummy things like apple pie and applesauce."