This is a super basic activity to set up yet was one of the more challenging for Andrew. I set out a red plastic bouncy ball (the "apple") for us to pass back and forth 10 times. A red balloon would also work well for this activity and you could make it as big or as little as your child is ready for. Of course, I told him that we wouldn't want to drop it or throw it too hard or it could fall and get bruised (a little pretend play here!). Activity … [Read more...] about Pass the “Apple”
Archives for September 2011
Apple Books
Including short books or pages of books is a great station activity in any My Obstacle Course. When setting this up as My Obstacle Course station, I set out two books and have Andrew choose the book he'd like to read. Giving him the power to choose the book has worked so much more than just telling him what we are going to read. Where To Get Thematic Books I have accumulated a lot of my thematic books through the Scholastic Book Clubs and the public library or local bookstores are also a great … [Read more...] about Apple Books
Apple Themed Puff Blowing
In keeping with the apple theme, here is a station activity which uses red cotton puff balls as “apples” to blow to build oral motor skills. Here is a previous post, Puff Blowing, I did which details why I began using this activity with Andrew. I like to keep Andrew on his toes when working with him so I placed the cotton puffs and some cut up straw pieces into an eyeglass container so when he got to the station, he’d have to open the container (fine motor skills) in order to see what he … [Read more...] about Apple Themed Puff Blowing
Apple Themed One To One Correspondence
Last week I shared how to make your own "Apple" book using a cute, thematic note pad and some basic facts about apples. Today I'd like to share some ways to use this same apple themed note pad (shown below) to build number skills. My Obstacle Course Station Activity: Show How Many Apples I created this activity a few years ago to help build Andrew's understanding of numbers and the amounts that they represent. I decided to begin by combining the numbers with concrete items, in this case, … [Read more...] about Apple Themed One To One Correspondence
Mini Apple Cut-Outs
I'm going to try something different in my upcoming posts. I've been feeling like I'm not providing enough prep time by posting on thematic/seasonal things as the theme or season is taking place (would love to hear thoughts on this!). I've decided to try bunching some ideas I have that utilize similar materials instead of doing separate posts so that you have more lead time. Hope this helps!! Mini Apple Cut-Outs I discovered themed mini cutouts at my teacher supply store and I have to say that … [Read more...] about Mini Apple Cut-Outs
Make Your Own Apple Book
This is a super easy fact book you can make at home to go with almost any theme. It can be made with themed note paper (if you can find it), index cards or just sheets of paper - whatever you have around your house. It really is so easy to make something that can build basic literacy skills as well as provide information - in this case, information about apples. My Obstacle Course Station Activity: Homemade Book About Apples I used my apple themed note pad (came in very handy for this theme!!) … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Apple Book