{"title":"Johnny Appleseed Crafts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"johnny-appleseed-writing-prompts-craftivities-more-a3167","title":"Johnny Appleseed Writing Prompts, Craftivities, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2314\" title=\"Johnny-Appleseed-Writing-Prompt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Johnny-Appleseed-Writing-Prompt.jpg\" alt=\"September Johnny Appleseed Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 26th is \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e and, to celebrate the infamous journey of John Chapman, we found a slew of fantastic craftivities created by Teri of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/johnny-appleseed-craftivities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e! With several writing prompts, printable surveys and graphic organizer, a craft idea, and more - we know you'll find the perfect exercise(s) to complete with your kinders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf I had a basket of apples...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite of Teri's activities is this craft\/writing prompt. Your students will have the opportunity to practice their handwriting skills as well as tap into their creativity to decide what they would do with a basket of apples...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare them with friends and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave the seeds to plant apple trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sweets - pie, apple fritters, apple dumplings, applesauce, apple cider, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is Teri provides the template for this craft and the printable for the writing prompt - along with her other awesome exercises - in her Johnny Appleseed {Craftivities} Unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. Be sure to visit A Cupcake for the Teacher for the details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734158286873,"sku":"A3167","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Johnny-Appleseed-Writing-Prompt.jpg?v=1522782017"},{"product_id":"johnny-appleseed-day-handprint-apple-tree-craft-a2520","title":"Johnny Appleseed Day - Handprint Apple Tree Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4290\" title=\"Johnny-Appleseed-Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Johnny-Appleseed-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Johnny Appleseed Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: moremillers.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to celebrate \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e with your kiddos this September, here's a fun craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/111323422008605556\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/moremillers.blogspot.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emoremillers.blogspot.com\u003c\/a\u003e} that we know will be a hit! It can't get any better than using your hands to paint!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is quite simple. First, invite your students to use their fingers dipped in brown craft paint to create the tree trunk and tree roots. After cleaning the brown paint from their fingers, have your kiddos use a paint brush to paint their entire hand with green craft paint, adding several full handprints atop the trunk to create the leaves on the tree. The final step is to create fingerprint 'apples' with red, yellow, and\/or light green craft paint!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe colorful trees would make an excellent decoration for your classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734158319641,"sku":"A2520","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Johnny-Appleseed-Tree.jpg?v=1522782017"},{"product_id":"tissue-paper-apple-craft-a2521","title":"Tissue Paper Apple Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4298\" alt=\"Back To School and Johnny Appleseed Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Sun-Catcher.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source:\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for fall or \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, this craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsnelsonsclass.com\/teacherresources\/thematicunits\/apples.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Nelson's Class\u003c\/a\u003e will add some color to your classroom and provide a great way to improve fine motor\/scissor skills as well as a fun {sticky!} sensory experience for your kiddos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several alternatives for creating these beautiful apple sun catchers. For younger students who may not feel comfortable using a pair of scissors, demonstrate how to tear the tissue paper into small pieces and collage it onto the sticky surface of the contact paper. For older students, offer them a chance to improve scissor skills, inviting them to cut rectangles, squares, or other shapes to collage onto the apple cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttached the finished tissue paper apples to your window to use as sun catchers or, if you don't have any window space, add a small hole at the top of each, string them onto ribbon, and create a garland that you can hang around a bulletin board, on the ceiling, or even around the classroom door!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159073305,"sku":"A2521","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Sun-Catcher.jpg?v=1522782021"},{"product_id":"johnny-appleseed-day-creating-pot-hats-a2522","title":"Johnny Appleseed Day - Creating 'Pot' Hats!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4303\" title=\"Johnny-Appleseed-Hat-Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Johnny-Appleseed-Hat-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School, Fall, and Johnny Appleseed Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thoughtsofesme.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want your little learners to look the part for \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, right?! Check out this super adorable pot hat craft we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thoughtsofesme.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/outrageous-apple-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMusings of Me\u003c\/a\u003e. It's quite simple to construct {i.e. it won't matter much if it gets damaged during the day's activities} and we know your students will have a great time pretending to be the legendary John Chapman!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn extension...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you might simply invite your kiddos to craft, we thought it would be fun to add an extra learning component! Create a key, assigning a number to each piece of the hat, then divide your students into small groups and provide each group with a game die. Have them use the die and key to play \"Roll A Pot Hat\" {i.e. roll the die, identify the number rolled, and check the key\/collect the hat piece with the corresponding number}. This is great for numeral recognition, counting, or even practicing addition\/subtraction. Once the player has collected all of the parts, provide them with glue and let them get to crafting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the craft instructions, be sure to visit Musings of Me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159171609,"sku":"A2522","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Johnny-Appleseed-Hat-Craft.jpg?v=1522782022"},{"product_id":"collaborative-learning-friendship-apple-tree-a3986","title":"Collaborative Learning - Friendship Apple Tree","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2438\" title=\"Friendship-Apple-Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friendship-Apple-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Name Recognition Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this community building exercise from Deborah over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2012\/09\/working-together-to-create-our-friendship-apple-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e and think it would make a great addition to your September lesson plans! Not only does it give your kiddos a chance to get their hands messy, it will also provide them with an opportunity to practice name recognition and learn to work together with their new classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeborah and her kiddos started out by reading A.H. Benjamin and Gwyneth Williamson's “Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple”, a story about friendship and sharing. With the story fresh in their minds, reminding your students how Little Mouse's friends helped him get his apple safely home, invite your kiddos to work together to create a large friendship tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding your kiddos with silk leaves purchased from your local craft store, inviting them to create the foliage on the tree with leaf prints, or having your students create the the tree's leaves by forming a 'collage' of hand prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffering your kiddos scraps of corrugated cardboard or crumpled recycled newspaper to create a textured trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse actual apple stamps to create the apples on the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhatever materials you decide to use, we love that your students will learn about the importance of teamwork and that the final product will serve as a reminder that each student is a special part of the classroom community!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159663129,"sku":"A3986","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Friendship-Apple-Tree.jpg?v=1522782024"},{"product_id":"labeling-fun-the-parts-of-an-apple-a3171","title":"Labeling Fun - The Parts of an Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh my goodness! There are \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e many apple themed goodies over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/youre-apple-of-my-eye.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e! If you're not already a fan of Rachelle and Natalie's blog, we suggest you head over and check out all their fabulous teaching resources and ideas! We love all of their apple activities and think they would be perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e {or even a fall unit!}, here's a sneak peek at our favorite lesson...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2337\" title=\"Apple-Labeling-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Labeling-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Apple Themed Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow stinkin' adorable is this?! As a science component, Rachelle and her kiddos learned about the parts of an apple. First, they worked together as a class to create a diagram of an apple and then they practiced labeling the parts of an apple in their science journals as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle's lesson has inspired lots of classrooms! Check out how \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e teachers have implemented this craftivity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2335\" title=\"Apple-Labeling\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Labeling.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Themed Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Abby | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theinspiredapple.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/groove-less-and-going-batty.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Inspired Apple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2336\" title=\"Apple-Labeling-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Labeling-1.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Themed Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Renate and Heather | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/peaceloveandkinder.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/kindergarten-fall-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePeace, Love and Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out these great blogs and, of course, head over to What the Teacher Wants for the full apple unit!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159859737,"sku":"A3171","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Labeling-2.jpg?v=1522782026"},{"product_id":"fall-fun-crafting-sensory-caramel-apples-a2524","title":"Fall Fun - Crafting Sensory Caramel Apples!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4313\" title=\"Caramel-Apple-Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Caramel-Apple-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Caramel Apple Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolparadisesgb.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese caramel apples brought to life by Sarah Grace, preschool teacher over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolparadisesgb.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/caramel-apple-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeautiful Chaos\u003c\/a\u003e, are super cute \u0026amp; unique, and would be a perfect addition to your fall crafting plans! Not to mention, they would be easy for your little crafters to create and {depending upon the materials you decide to use} could offer a fun sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cem\u003ekinds\u003c\/em\u003e of things are used to make\/decorate caramel apples these days! Cereal. Sprinkles. Sauces for drizzling. Crushed candies. Nuts. If it's edible and it can stick to the apple, it seems likely that \u003cem\u003esomeone\u003c\/em\u003e has used it to make these fun fall treats! For less mess which, less face it, can be highly preferable, construction paper elements work great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you're brave and think your kiddos can handle it, here are a few suggestions for decorating\/creating a fun caramel apple 'sensory experience'...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel sauce. Add a bit of liquid watercolor to corn syrup and paint the top of the apple. The mixture is sticky and dries shiny\/slightly three-dimensional, mimicking caramel sauce nicely! [NOTE: To get the dipped look and to make sure the color comes through, you could always have students cut the \"caramel\" from brown construction paper and then paint over top of it with the corn syrup paint!] ... Shannon over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totschool.shannons.org\/?p=6342\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShannon's Tot School\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great tutorial for using corn syrup paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed toppings. Use actual food! Crush up colorful cereals {like Fruity Pebbles} or find fun sprinkles. However, we wouldn't suggest using nuts simply because of the prevalence of peanut allergies. The fragrant crafting materials will add another sensory element and, the best part is, if you use the corn syrup paint for caramel sauce it will act as built-in glue! All your kiddos will have to do is scoop and sprinkle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel\/chocolate drizzle. Add caramel and chocolate extract to craft paint. Place the paint in clean condiment squeeze bottles and invite your kiddos to lightly drizzle the \"sauces\" over their apple cutouts. While it won't smell \u003cem\u003eexactly \u003c\/em\u003elike the real deal, it will add a surprising sensory element. Not to mention, the squeeze bottle offers a fabulous opportunity for fine motor building and the results will look great!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159925273,"sku":"A2524","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Caramel-Apple-Craft.jpg?v=1522782026"},{"product_id":"apple-poetry-sequencing-a3172","title":"Apple Poetry \u0026 Sequencing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2342\" title=\"Apple-Sequencing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and Fall Sequencing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last activity {but certainly not least!} in our apple activity round-up for fall and\/or \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, is this super cute exercise from {where else?} Deanna Jump over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/farm-and-apple-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e! Combining a cutesy poem with crafting and sequencing practice, we know this craftivity will be a hit with your kinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome considerations...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor younger students, find black and white clip art online, printing the images for each step in the sequence onto colored construction paper and inviting your kiddos to cut them out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a handwriting component, using a tracing font to create the poem labels and inviting your kinders to trace the words. [NOTE: Of course cutting their own page labels builds scissor skills, but if you're looking for something quicker, mailing labels would be easy to print, peel, and stick!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this craftivity - and all of Deanna's teaching genius! - be sure to visit Mrs. Jump's Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160023577,"sku":"A3172","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Sequencing.jpg?v=1522782027"},{"product_id":"apple-unit-from-me-marie-learning-a3988","title":"Apple Unit from Me \u0026 Marie Learning!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2447\" title=\"Apple-Unit\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Unit.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Unit Preschool Printables and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: meandmarielearning.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your lesson plans are sure to include some apple themes and activities, when we found this apple unit over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meandmarielearning.blogspot.com\/p\/printables.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMe \u0026amp; Marie Learning\u003c\/a\u003e {chock full of great ideas!}, we figured we'd pass it along! Fine motor building activities. Large group exercises. Songs and fingerplays. Vocabulary building and activities. Crafts. Literature selections. It's all here! Not to mention, Ashley has created some fun printables to go along with her lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're starting from scratch, Ashley's comprehensive lesson plan will definitely offer a great starting point and, if you already have something up your sleeve, we're sure you'll find some great activities to supplement your lessons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160089113,"sku":"A3988","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Unit_7ab7307f-8cb6-44c2-9304-5ca6d7920a3d.jpg?v=1522782027"},{"product_id":"glue-watercolor-resist-apple-garland-a2678","title":"Glue \u0026 Watercolor Resist Apple Garland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5402\" alt=\"Apple Themed Craft for Kids and Classroom Decoration\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo-30.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nApples offer a great theme for back-to-school or fall and, if you're on the lookout for a fun craft that doubles as a cool seasonal classroom decoration, try these glue watercolor resist apples that can be strung together to create a fun garland! The process is super easy, making this the perfect project for little crafters as well as big crafters, and the results are sure to be unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to create your own...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a 3 x 4 piece of watercolor or regular art paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite them to use drip glue to draw an apple shape onto the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the glue has dried, armed with paintbrushes and watercolor paints, have students color over the apple shape with watercolors!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the prints have dried, cut small slits in the top corners of each apple painting, string a ribbon through the slits, and voila, you have a custom garland to display in the classroom or hallway!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734190661657,"sku":"A2678","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/photo-30.jpg?v=1522782212"},{"product_id":"bubble-wrap-apple-printing-craft-for-kids-a5861","title":"Bubble Wrap Apple Printing Craft for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bubble-Wrap-Apples-Craft-Preview.jpg\" title=\"Bubble Wrap Apple Printing Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Bubble Wrap Apple Printing Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 26th is Johnny Appleseed's birthday and, in keeping with the apple theme, we think this super fun bubble wrap printing craft shared by the talented Amanda Formero over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/craftsbyamanda.com\/2013\/09\/bubble-wrap-apple-stamps.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts by Amanda\u003c\/a\u003e would make the perfect addition to your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCards, gift wrap, t-shirts, etc. - there's no doubt about it, you can create some cute projects with these bubble wrap apple prints. It might also be a fun opportunity to try some pattern making, color mixing, and even simple math practice - i.e. if you have two green apples and three red apples, how many apples do you have in all?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Amanda's site for the full tutorial and to check out all of her fabulous crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202490905,"sku":"A5861","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bubble-Wrap-Apples-Craft-Preview.jpg?v=1522782283"},{"product_id":"apple-of-my-eye-glasses-craft-learning-tool-a5873","title":"\"Apple of My Eye\" Glasses Craft \u0026 Learning Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Glasses.jpg\" title=\"Apple Glasses Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Apple Glasses Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning is always more fun with tools! Special markers can get your kiddos excited about writing. Edible manipulatives can make counting more exciting. Special glasses can inspire reading success! If you've chosen an apple theme for back to school or plan to explore an apple unit with your kiddos this fall, these adorable apple glasses created by Arianne of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ketchenskindergarten.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKetchen's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e (and featured over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/missloviecreations.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/apple-abc-and-123-games-and-ideas-with.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss Lovie\u003c\/a\u003e) would make the perfect addition to your crafting and learning plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: The glasses, while inherently complimentary to reading lessons, can certainly be used for other activities as well! Making applesauce. Performing apple experiments. Counting apple seeds. You name it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202851353,"sku":"A5873","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Glasses.jpg?v=1522782285"},{"product_id":"apples-galore-6-awesome-apple-themed-activities-a7207","title":"Apples Galore: 6 Awesome Apple Themed Activities!","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day is coming up and if you're looking for some great apple themed activities, check out these awesome ideas from Michelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2012\/09\/apples-apples-and-more-apples.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Labeling-Craftivity-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Labeling-Craftivity-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Apple Labeling Craftivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your little scientists will have a great time assembling this adorable construction paper apple and labeling all of the parts - stem, skin, flesh, and seeds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Tasting.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Apple Tasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, yellow, and green - have your kiddos use their sense of taste to determine which color of apple is their favorite and graph the results! [Variation: You could also have your kiddos taste apples prepared in different ways - applesauce, apple cider, pie, etc. - for a similar activity.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Printing-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Printing-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Apple Printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A super simple, yet fun crafting experience, have students try their hand at apple printing. Great for discussing cause and effect, experiment with the prints by cutting the apples in a variety of different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Predictions-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Predictions.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Apple Predictions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Another great activity for your little scientists, have them check out an apple and apple seeds and predict whether they'll sink or float! Record your students' predictions then experiment to see what happens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Johnny Appleseed Writing Craftivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Super cute, right!? Michelle found the adorable craft over a \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acupcakefortheteacher.com\/2012\/07\/johnny-appleseed-craftivities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e and tailored the writing prompt to provide her kiddos with sight word practice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Literacy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-Galore-Apple-Literacy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Apple Literacy Center.\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for letter recognition, ordering, and upper\/lower case recognition, have students work together to put the upper case apple letters in order, then finding the matching lower case apple letter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLots of great stuff, right!? 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