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Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree – Week Five

We are continuing with our apple theme, but this week looking more at the tree than the fruit. We will be focusing on the topic of the change in seasons. I think this will be a good week to take some time to freshen up and decorate our nature table to reflect the change that is occurring outside our windows.

Week Four (Sep 29th-Oct 3)

Book of the Week:

The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree

The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree

Expansion Book:

Why do Leaves Change Colors?

Why Do Leaves Change Colors?

Letter of the Week: E

E is for Eyebright

We will be coloring the Eyebright page from our Flower Fairies Alphabet Coloring Book and reading the accompanying story in the Flower Fairies Alphabet Book.

Craft for the Week: Quilt Square

Once a month, we will be decorating a 12 inch quilt square to reflect something we are currently learning about. At the end of the school year, I will turn all of our squares into a keepsake quilt. (Related post: Glue Batik Fabric Squares)

Field Trip Idea:

We have a busy week and I don’t have a specific field trip in mind other than enjoying our falls walks and watching as the leaves change. We are also hoping to get out to pick fall raspberries. Raspberry Jam is a family favorite. (Related post: Cider, Snails & Acorns)

Baking Recipe for the Week: Apple Bread

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. shortening

1/2 t. salt

1 c. sugar

1 c. orange juice

1 1/2 T. milk

2 c. flour

2 eggs

1 1/2 – 2 c. chopped apples

1 t. baking soda

Topping:

1 t. sugar

1/2 t. cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients together (except topping ingredients) and place in greased loaf pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top of loaf. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Poem of the Month for September:

Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue,

Come blow your horn;

The sheep’s in the meadow, the cow’s in the corn.

Where is the boy who looks after the sheep?

He’s under a haystack, fast asleep.

Will you wake him?

No, not I. For if I do he’s sure to cry.

EXTRA Poem/Song for the next two weeks:

Oh, the Lord is good to me,

And so I thank the Lord,

For giving me the things I need,

The Sun, the Rain and the Appleseed,

The Lord is good to me.

Kindergarten/Preschool Term One Overview: Harvest Time