Creative learning activities for preschoolers at home.

The Letter Aa: Download the complete lessons below.

Aa is for Apple includes dissecting an apple, creating art, and baking apple muffins. You will find a printable for learning numbers and so much more. Explore each activity further by following the links below, under Preschool Apple Activities.

In the download, every activity includes a learning opportunity list, book suggestions, and materials needed for quick reference. The books are carefully chosen to highlight the week’s theme. In addition, these books are curated for timeless illustrations, beautiful writing, and a meaningful story to ensure that you will enjoy reading them repeatedly when your child asks. Lastly, coloring pages are included to allow more practice and recognition of the letter in a quiet setting. 

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What’s included in Aa is for Apple?

Preschool Apple Activities

Apple Math

Apple Dissection & Stamping

Baking with Apples

Dried Apple Slices Garland (or snack)

Homemade Applesauce

Visit an Apple Orchard

Learning Opportunities

Number recognition 0-10

Phytotomy of apples

How to preserve food

Apple’s life cycle

Collaboration

Fine-motor skills

Books About Apples

Ten Apples Up on Top by Dr. Seuss

Apples & Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell

Apple Cider Making Days by Ann Purmell

Apples by Gail Gibbons

September Poem by Helen Hunt Jackson

+ More

Curious how to implement Aa is for Apple in your home?

On the blog I share how this themed week of learning about apples can look.

After Downloading:

1

Familiarize

Decide on the resources you plan to use.

 Do this ahead of time so you can properly prepare materials, books, etc.

2

Book List

Check out books from the library.

Screenshot or print the book list to take to the library with you.

3

Print

Determine the printable you plan to use.

Such as the coloring pages and activity printable.

4

Materials Needed

Purchase supplies

 Each activity includes a supply list and optional items.

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    Supplies List

    The activities you choose from Aa is for Apple will determine the supplies you need.


    Alphabet Wall Display

    Track your child’s progress through the Letter of the Week with one of these alphabet wall displays. Choose between an acorn, caterpillar, train, and more displays.

    They are a great review tool too!

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