5 Fun Apple Activities for September (That You Can Do with What You Have!)
Fall is one of my favorite times to bring fresh themes into the classroom, and apples are always a hit with young learners. They’re simple, familiar, and so versatile for cross-curricular learning. The best part? You don’t need fancy supplies to make apple activities fun and meaningful. Here are five ideas you can try right […]
Fun Ways To Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day
Johnny Appleseed Day is coming up on September 26th, and that means it’s the perfect time to teach your students about who he is and celebrate apples! This holiday is all about appreciating apples and the legacy of a remarkable individual who planted apple trees across the country. If you are looking for some Johnny […]
Ideas for Teaching about Johnny Appleseed
What is Johnny Appleseed famous for? Johnny Appleseed has become a classic story in elementary classrooms across the country. If you don’t know the Johnny Appleseed story, it goes that he went around and planted apple seeds for people across the country. What is the lesson of the story of Johnny Appleseed? The general moral […]
Johnny Appleseed Day Activities
Lesson Plans and Apple Activities Johnny Appleseed is famous for planting apple seeds across land while exploring and having an adventurous life. For older students, it is fascinating to have them research his life and find out WHY he really planted the seeds. They can discover that the apples were used to make HARD CIDER […]