Apple Books & a Surprise

There's something about September that automatically makes me crave all the apple things. This past weekend, we visited an apple orchard in my hometown since the weather was finally in the 70s and so pleasant. We live in the deep south, so there's not an abundance of apple orchards....and for a reason. There wasn't much to choose from, but we did leave with some apples and my oldest had an absolute blast!

When COVID-19 closed the country (and schools) in the spring, I started the Playing Preschool curriculum from Busy Toddler. The first unit is about apples, and my (then) 3 year old was obsessed with it! There were songs, crafts, lessons, and book suggestions....we loved everything about it! Ever since, she's been asking me to go apple picking, so when I found this place in my hometown, we decided to visit. 

She had so. much. fun. 

These are the books about apples we used and still love! They would be great for your apple unit in the classroom/homeschool, or just for fun for your kids at home.

Apples, Apples, Apples, by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace - a fun story about a family going apple picking. The illustrations are different but awesome.

Ten Apples Up on Top by Theo LeSieg - EM laughs every single time we read this book! And has to count all the apples of course. If you're a fan of Seuss, you'll love it.

Apples by Gail Gibbons - seriously, Gail Gibbons is a nonfiction genius. She packs in so much information that's not too overwhelming for kids. I always learn something from her books...and I'm the adult, ha. 

Fancy Nancy, Apples Galore! by Jane O'Connor - we are BIG into Fancy Nancy right now in our house! This one was an instant hit.

And now for the surprise! EM loved singing this song when we did our apple unit, she even sang it at the apple orchard. So whether your picking apples, baking with apples, or reading about apples, this song will be perfect for your preschooler.

Now, off to bake with all the apples!