Learning the Alphabet {Letter A}

CRAFTS

 

BOOKS

SONGS

Oh My Apples!

tune: Clementine

We love apples, juicy apples.

They are red and very sweet.

Let's go pick them from the big trees.

They are such a tasty treat!

Ring Around the Apple Tree

tune: Ring Around theRosie

Ring around the apple tree,

Her comes a big breeze!

Apples, Apples

We all fall down!

Apple Farmer

tune: Bingo

There was a farmer had some trees.

His apples were so tasty!

A-P-P-L-E

A-P-P-L-E

A-P-P-L-E

His apples were so tasty!

GAMES

Apple Pie

Put 5 large red pom-poms (apples) and a plastic shovel at a center along with a pie pan.  A child places the pom-poms on the shovel and then says "Apple Pie!" as she uses the shovel to toss the appples into the tin. If the child is able, she counts the apples that made it into the pie tin.

Apple Stack

In advance, cut out 10 apple cards and attach each apple to a block.  Read aloud "Ten Apples Up On Top!"  By Dr. Seuss. Next, hold up a number card and identify the number Then say "Stack [number] apples up on top."  Have a child stack the appropriate number of apple blocks.  Then say "Let the apples drop!" prompting the child to knock down the stack.  Continue with other numbers.
Matching Apple Cards

FINGER PLAY

On the Tree, On the Ground

I went to an apple orchard-what did I see?  Point to self. Put hand above eyes.

Apples high up in a tree!  Point up.

I went to an apple orchard-guess what I found!   Point to self. Place hands out with palms up.

Apples down low on the ground.  Point down.

Reach up high.   Stand on tiptoes and put hands in the air.

Bend down low.  touch toes.

Gather the apples.  Clap to the beat.

The home we go!

TEMPLATES

Alphabet Craft found on TPT
Apple Shapes Trace and Color found on TPT
Alphabet Numbers and Shapes Trace and Color found on TPT
Apple Tree Craft by Crafty Bees found on TPT
Acorn Craft by Little Kinder Bears found on TPT
Squirrel Acorn counting mats found on TPT
Airplane Craft by Crafty Bees found on TPT