{"id":2127,"date":"2019-09-11T21:13:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T21:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/?p=2127"},"modified":"2020-02-04T20:19:10","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:19:10","slug":"learning-about-apples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/learning-about-apples/","title":{"rendered":"LEARNING ABOUT APPLES IN FAMILY CHILD CARE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are so many fun apple activities for toddlers & preschoolers that can be done anytime of the year. In order to make learning about apples <\/strong>meaningful for young kids, implementing this theme in the fall is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHY FALL IS THE BEST TIME FOR LEARNING ABOUT APPLES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fall is a time when many kids are heading out to apple orchards with their family. Naturally, a trip out to the field to pick some apples or eating apple donuts with mom or dad will broaden the child’s learning experience in a fun and hands-on way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids will have the chance to connect the dots between what they have learned with you and what they are experiencing in their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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APPLE LESSON PLANS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider your young audience when you begin thinking about what you want the kids to gain from the experiences you share with them about apples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toddlers and preschoolers think in a very concrete <\/strong>way. Concrete thinking means they process information in a literal <\/em>way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Concrete thinking is the first form of thinking children master. Very young babies think extremely concretely, and most research indicates that they cannot conceive of an object as existing if it is not physically present. As development continues, children develop object permanence\u2013the ability to think about things that are not present\u2013but still struggle with abstract thoughts<\/em>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to keep in mind how toddlers and preschoolers process information when creating your apple lesson plans. Choose activities that will allow them to see, hear, touch, smell and taste apples; giving them the most meaningful experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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APPLE ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many fun ways to learn about apples! Today I am sharing the activities that were the most successful in my family child care program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under each activity, you will see a note that will help you know what to say to your clients about each activity. Informed clients = happy clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LEARNING ABOUT APPLES THROUGH MATH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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