Monday, September 26, 2011

Apple Pickin' Not Nose Pickin'



My partner wants to do a mini unit on apples because she loves all the activities around this. She loves making applesauce, graphing different apple tasting favorites, counting with apples, mapping apples, and patterning with them too. So I will be doing apple pickin' activities that reflect our standards. Right now we are working on patterns and I like the idea of apple patterning by size! Now I need Pete with an apple too! Would you like this as a freebie or there is enough out there?
First, I practice these in a pocket chart to be sure the children can"read" the pattern and verbalize it. After a few days of this I will give them this cut and paste with 2 different images to use. I find that too many choices just confuses and overwhelms them. KISS: Keep It Super Simple! Okay... long day but I am giving this to my friends who need one more apple thing tomorrow Grab it and see how the kids do with this one. Leave me your best apple idea if you can take the time and enjoy your apple crunching theme.
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46 comments:

  1. PinglesSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Hey there Miss Fran!
    I was great to see you today. The topic wasn't as inspiring but it was fun non-the-less.

    We have been enjoying good old Pete and my students can read the book by themselves!

    Take care,
    Pat I

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  2. FreckleteacherSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Hi Fran! I am doing a week of apples next week too. I haven't done an apple unit in years because the first grade team at my old school always did a huge one. It was off limits to us kinders. I am going to do some sorting, tasting, graphing, counting and read some books and most likely an art project. It will be fun to do apples for once! Thanks for showing us your pattern strip book.

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  3. LisaSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I love your stuff and so do the kids! I'd love to see your pattern book, as they need that practice. Thanks!

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  4. BurgobitsSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Would love to have a copy of apple strips patterning...

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  5. FreckleteacherSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    A freebie is always nice from you Fran! Thanks again!

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  6. JodiSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    A freebie would be great! :) Thanks!!

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  7. ConstanceSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Would love this!!!

    crhdouglas@gmail.com

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  8. LynnSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I would love this as a freebie. You are so amazing!! Thanks

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  9. mary annSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh, you are so sweet!! It would be perfect for my home schooler!! Mary ann

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  10. BeadboardSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    NEVER too much Pete or too many freebies from Fantastic FRAN!! Thanks for asking!

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  11. MelanieSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I would love to have your apple pattern! You always make fun activities!

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  12. MelanieSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I would love your apple pattern book. You always make fun activities!

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  13. Mrs. RapoportSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love this activity! We are doing apples AND patterning right now so it would fit in wonderfully! I hope you decide to share it! :)

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  14. Isabel ZSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Your freebies are ALWAYS greatly appreciated and we love using them in my classroom.

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  15. Learning AhoySeptember 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I would love this as a freebie!! Thanks for all the great ideas!

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  16. Greer's GossipSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Love apple units and would love to have a freebie. You are the best!!!

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  17. Stacey KaiserSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Freebies are always nice. Thanks for all of your hard work!

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  18. ToniaSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I would love a copy of the apple patterns! You have wonderful ideas and share so generously.
    Thanks, Tonia in Redlands,CA
    Tvento1313@msn.com

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  19. MeredithSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Looks fab! I'd love it to follow up with my Johnny Appleseeed things. You're the best!

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  20. CindySeptember 27, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Fran! I would LOVE to have your pattern book as a freebie! I'm winding down my unit but would add it my notebook for next year! :o) LOVE your things!!

    Thanks
    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  21. MikiSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I LOVE anything you hsvr to share :) We are doing apple activities now...this would be a great pattern activity!!

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  22. billiSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Everything you do is GREAT! Of course, I would sove to have a copy of this pattern booklet
    thanx

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Would love this as a freebie. I am using your math items in my Guided Math this year! They are wonderful!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Would love to have this as a freebie! I am doing apples too and I am using many of your math books during my Guided Math times. :)

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  25. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    This would be an awesome freebie!!!

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  26. dbednarsSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I would love this as a freebie. I've been printing out & using so many of your items. I printed your number wheels on neon colors, laminated & velcroed the pieces. My students just started learning with them. Once ready they will do the number wheels as cut & paste activities. (I am a spec ed teacher working w/ 2nd grade students working at the preschool-2nd grade levels.Thank you for everything!

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  27. AndreaSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I am doing apples and pattering right now and would love to be able to use your pattern book. Thanks! aaparsons@hotmail.com

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  28. DianSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Hi,
    I like it! (But I like all your stuff!)

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  29. Mrs. VossSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I don't know how to get your button, but if I did I would definitely add it to my little blog! You are amazing! Inspiring! Encouraging! and, well.... INTIMIDATING! LOL I follow your blog religiously and I just wanted you to know that I think you are A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
    Thank you so much!!!!

    Amber Voss

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  30. CindySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Fran,
    Love these type of pattern books. We're not doing apples just yet, but when we do, this will be a GREAT activity! THANKS!

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  31. Kerri BucknerSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing. It's perfect. We did our apple unit last week and we're working on patterns this week. We always do the old stand by of trying different apples and picking the color we like best. We started science with it this time and used our magnifying glasses to observe the apple.

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  32. KennedySeptember 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    THANK YOU! We had our Apple Theme last week, but I'm adding this to the file for next year:) We love to estimate how many seeds are in our apples and then dive in them and find out!! Have a great day!!

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  33. JodiSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    As always-- awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

    www.kinderkats.blogspot.com

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  34. DianaSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    We have a favorite apple snack tasting party. The students bring in their favorite apple treat, and we have a little sampling party. I would love a copy of your apple lesson.

    Thanks,
    Diana

    dsullins@perry.k12.ok.us

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  35. Amber UngerSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    This is PERFECT! We are practicing patterns and I am planning an apple unit soon. Thank you!

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  36. CarrieSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Perfect fit into next week centers! You rock!

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  37. Jenn BessSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for being so inspiring! I gave you a Versatile Blogger Award!!! Check it out @ The Kinder Life!!! Have a great night!

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  38. McNuttSOctober 1, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Thanks for the freebie! We just finished our mini-apple unit. We graph apples, make applesauce and do apple art projects. I read lots of stories about apples and Johnny Appleseed. One of our favorite is The little red house with no windows and no doors. Thanks again!

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  39. ChrissyOctober 2, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks!

    Last week, we made applesauce! I love this activity: it involves all of the senses, everyone participates, and the result is very gratifying! I'll be posting pics soon.

    ReadWriteSing

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  40. mskarenkoryOctober 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I used this today and the my little guys absolutely LOVED it! They were VERY engaged. First they cut out their pieces then colored them to make their pattern. They were so on task and QUIET. lol I must say that I loved it too. It allowed me to do some much needed assessment. Thanks again:) Can't wait for the apple unit!

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  41. Fran KramerOctober 3, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I am so happy they liked this. I will post many varieties so brace yourself for pumpkins, leaves, acorns... I know what that assessment job looks like! Seriously, I am so glad this was helpful.
    Fran

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  42. Melissa SmithOctober 9, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Fun book! I have some ideas from my apple unit here: Mrs. Smith's Apple Unit
    One of our favorite activities is our apple cooking at the end of our unit!
    Mrs. Smith's First Grade Class

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  43. Mrs. CowlingApril 15, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I just love your blog! Thanks for sharing. I'll be teacking K next year (for the first time) and am looking forward to being able to use this apples booklet.

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  44. ToniaJuly 12, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    THanks!!! My kids will love this. My best idea -we have Johnny Appleseed day. We wear hats that look like a pot with an apple on the front. I make little bags 6x6 out of gray felt. They are open at the top and I attach a strap that goes over their shoulder. In Johnny's bag we put a baggie of grass seed. We go to the big playground and spread our seeds like Johnny did. Hard to explain, but it is lots of fun.
    Tonia
    Mrsvento.blogspot

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  45. krazykindergartenSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks, Fran!! As usual your freebies ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  46. MonaSeptember 15, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Great addition to my apple unit! Thank you for sharing!
    My favorite...ummm, the whole unit?! I love doing theme units!
    I guess if I had to pick one would be the taste test of 3 types of apples...and then graph it! The kids LOVE this! And then we wrap it up with homemade applesauce that has been simmering ALLLL day!

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