VOLUNTEER COUNCIL WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM APPLES

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1 VOLUNTEER COUNCIL WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 03/11 KINDERGARTEN STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM APPLES The following program has been designed to be presented by volunteers, in all the Westside Community School s Kindergarten classrooms, on a single selected morning. The objective of this program is to provide an educational experience while the Kindergarten classroom teachers attend staff development meetings. This program was developed by the Volunteer Council s , and Enrichment Programs Committee Chairman Linda Daugherty Chairman Jil Barton Chairman Melanie Blankenau Jil Barton Lori Cassling Renae Kirkland Lynn Matuska Nancy Metzler Melissa Newsom Denise Vanosdall Roxanne Williams The Volunteer Council extends its sincere thanks to The National Arbor Day Foundation Karen Wendlandt Sunset Hills Early Childhood Center Heather Uhl Loveland Elementary School Stacy Tippens Westside High School Media Department Walgreen Drug Store 90th and Center Any questions or comments concerning the program should be directed to: Kate Glow, Communications Specialist ABC Building, 909 South 76th Street Omaha, Nebraska

2 THE EIGHT SECTIONS OF APPLES Section One INTRODUCTION TO APPLE UNIT (Estimated Time: 2-3 minutes) The volunteers will introduce themselves to the class and give a very brief introduction as to what the students will do for the next hour and a half. Section Two APPLE NAME TAG ACTIVITY (Estimated Time: 5 minutes) At the conclusion of the activity, each student will be wearing an apple name tag on which they have printed their name. Section Three INTRODUCE AND VIEW THE VIDEO SPECIAL THINGS ABOUT TREES (Estimated Time: 8 minutes) The volunteers will introduce the video, play it, and lead a short follow up discussion about trees and what they give us. This video was obtained from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Section Four APPLE GRAPHING ACTIVITY (Estimated Time: 20 minutes) At the completion of this activity, students will be aware that apples come in different colors. One by one, students will graph and record their favorite apple color on the apple graph. Section Five APPLE PEELING AND EATING ACTIVITY AND APPLE CORE WORKSHEET (Estimated Time: 25 minutes) At the completion of this activity, the students will be aware that the center of an apple contains seeds. Students will color, cut out and assemble an Apple Core worksheet. One at a time students will come to the table to have their apple peeled, cored and sliced. Students will return to their seats and eat their apple. Optional activity, they may remove the seeds from core and count them. Section Six APPLE BLOSSOM PICTURE ACTIVITY (Estimated Time: 10 minutes) At the completion of the activity, the students will be aware that flowers are a stage in the tree s production of apples. Students will look at a picture of a real apple tree covered with blossoms. Each student will receive a paper with the outline of a bare tree printed on it and will glue small pieces of white tissue paper on the picture to represent apple blossoms. They will also stick small apple stickers to the tree. 2

3 Section Seven (FINGER PLAYS AND SONG ACTIVITIES Estimated Time: 5 minutes) At the completion of the activity, the students will have sung several songs and finger plays about apples. Volunteers will lead the children in singing and doing the finger plays that Awesome Apple demonstrates and teaches on the song portion of the video. Section Eight READING ACTIVITY (Estimated Time: 10 minutes) Volunteers will read large picture books related to apples. Total Time Involved: 1 hour 26 minutes 3

4 Section Two APPLE NAME TAG ACTIVITY Student Objective At the conclusion of the activity, the students will have had the experience of printing their name on an apple name tag. Supplies Needed 1. Founded in the box provided by the Volunteer Council (1) apple name tags - one per child plus some extras 2. Found in the classroom (1) crayons Preparation: Make your own name tag and put it on before the class starts. Activity 1. Point to your own name tag and tell students that they will make a name tag with their own name on it so you will know who they are. 2. Tell students to take out a crayon while you pass out the name tags. 3. Tell children to print their first name on the name tag. Show them how to remove the backing so they can put it on. 4. Walk around the room and assist students as needed. 5. At the conclusion of the activity, tell the students to put their crayons away. 4

5 Section Three VIDEO: SPECIAL THINGS ABOUT TREES (Length of video tape: 6 minutes) Supplies Needed 1. Found in the box provided by the Volunteer Council (1) Video: Special Things About Trees (on first half of video tape) 2. Found in classroom (1) TV/VCR Preparation: View your video before your teaching session!!! This allows you to: 1. become familiar with the content 2. make sure the video works! 3. have the video in the rewound position and ready to view SPECIAL THINGS ABOUT TREES The video is narrated by a cartoon character named Carly Cardinal who is looking for a safe and comfortable place to rest. After an unsteady landing on a telephone line, he spots a tree. He proceeds to talk about how important trees are to animals, people and the environment. The video says: - living trees provide: homes for birds and animals food for animals and people (shows an apple) oxygen for us to breathe shade protection from strong winds - trees leaves turn sunlight into food to keep the tree alive - trees roots hold the soil in place - trees make the world more beautiful - cut trees are turned into wood to make lots of things - houses, toys, firewood - we ll never run out of trees if we plant new ones after we cut down old ones Introducing the video to the students: - Ask students to raise their hand if they have any trees in their yard. - Show them an apple and ask if they know where apples come from. - Ask the students to raise their hand if they have an apple tree in their yard. - Explain that trees are good things to have and ask them if they know what trees give us beside apples. Repeat responses so all can hear. - Tell them to watch for two things, not already mentioned, that trees give us and be ready to share what they saw after the video. After viewing the video: - Ask the students to tell what trees give us that they saw in the video. Repeat answers so all can hear. 5

6 Section Four APPLE GRAPHING ACTIVITY Student Objectives At the completion of this activity, the students will have had experience in: 1. matching the color of an object with a picture on a graph 2. determining which group of objects on a graph is more and which is less Supplies Needed 1. Found in the box provided by the Volunteer Council (1) an Apple Graph which is a white sheet of paper approximately 1 ft. by 3 ft. The visual headings show a red apple, a green apple, a yellow apple. (2) My favorite apple color is sheet - one per child plus some extras 2. Found in the classroom (1) masking tape (2) crayons Preparation: 1. Tape the graph together on the dotted line. Activity Description 1. Volunteer discusses how apples come in various colors (red, green, yellow) and colors in the apples at the bottom of the chart. 2. Volunteer gives each student a My favorite apple color is sheet and asks students to think about their favorite kind of apple (red, green, yellow). Volunteer tells students to color the apple with that color crayon. Someone who likes yellow apples will color their apple yellow, etc. 3. One student at a time selects a crayon the same color as his/her apple and makes an X in the appropriate colored column. 4. After all have marked the graph, the class counts the marks on the chart and tells which colors of apple have the most and fewest marks. a. Students may discuss which color of apple is the most popular, which kind they think tastes best, etc. 6

7 Section Five APPLE PEELING AND EATING ACTIVITY AND APPLE CORE WORKSHEET Student Objectives At the completion of this activity, the students will have had experience in: 1. observing the kitchen utensil that can peel, slice and remove the core of an apple 2. observing that an apple has seeds and where they are located in an apple 3. using motor skills to cut out, color and assemble the pieces of the Apple Core worksheet 4. removing and counting the seeds from their apple core (optional) Supplies Needed 1. Found in box provided by the Volunteer Council (1) one apple peeler, slicer, corer machine (2) paper plates ( 3) Apple Core worksheets - one per student plus extras (4) a sample of a finished Apple Core worksheet (5) box of paper fasteners 2. Found in the classroom (1) a classroom supply of apples provided by Nutrition Services. Teachers will put them in the classroom before the volunteers arrive. (2) scissors - one per student (3) crayons (4) paper towels (5) wastebasket 3. Provided by the Apples presenters (1) one apple to use while demonstrating the apple peeling machine (2) Wet Wipes (optional) for students after they peel apples 7

8 Preparation: 1. Practice using the apple peeler corer at home. Activity Description The Apple Core Worksheet activity and the Apple Peeling and Eating activity take place simultaneously. One presenter supervises the Apple Core worksheet activity while the other operates the Apple Peeling machine. 1. Explain that students will each make their own apple core picture while they take turns bringing their apple up to be peeled, sliced and cored. 2. Demonstrate each activity. (a) One presenter demonstrates how the machine peels, slices and cores an apple. - Begin by showing how to wash and dry their hands and apple. Explain the importance of washing hands before handling food and of washing fruit before eating it. - Demonstrate how you will use the machine to peel, slice and core their apples. - Show how to snap the core in half so that the seeds pop out. Count the seeds and write the number on the board. - Discuss the seeds: their purpose, color, how they differ etc. - Tell students that they may remove and count the seeds from their apple core. - Explain that after their apple has been cut, they will return to their seat and eat their apple and finish their picture if they aren t done. (b) The other presenter demonstrates how to cut out the pieces of the Apple Core Worksheet and tells the students that they can color the two halves of the apple. - Remind them that they know that apples can be green or yellow, as well as red. - Tell them that they may draw apple seeds on the core of the picture. - Show them the finished picture and tape it to the board. - Explain that you will help them put their picture together. - Tell them to print their name on the back of their picture when it is finished. 5. Apple Core Worksheet Activity The presenter in charge of the Apple Core Worksheet passes out the worksheets. She also sends 2-3 students at a time to wash their hands and apple before going to the apple machine. During the activity she walks around the classroom, offers encouragement and assistance as needed. Help students attach the paper fastener after the picture is colored. It may be best to give out the paper fasteners as they are needed. Remind them to print their name on the back when finished. Optional: Offer to help students remove the seeds from the core and count them. Students may also draw seeds on the core piece of the worksheet before assembling. 6. Apple Peeler Machine Activity The presenter in charge of this activity gives each student an apple. The presenter uses the machine to peel, slice and core each student s apple. ONLY THE PRESENTER OPERATES THE MACHINE! THE STUDENT WATCHES. When 8

9 finished, have the student place the apple slices and core on a paper plate. The student takes the plate to his/her seat where he/she may remove and count the seeds in the core and eat the apple slices. Save a couple of the peels, throw the rest in the wastebasket. Optional: After the apples are peeled, show the students who finish their worksheet early how to measure the peel. Is it as tall as the student? 7. At the conclusion of the activity, throw away left over apples, cores and plates. 8. Give each child a paper towel (or Wet Wipe) to wipe his/her hands. 9

10 Section Six APPLE BLOSSOM PICTURE ACTIVITY Student Objective At the completion of this activity, the students will have had experience of creating an artwork which depicts the tree on which apples are produced. Supplies Needed 1. Found in box provided by the Volunteer Council (1) picture of a real apple tree in bloom (2) sample of completed apple blossom picture (2) white paper printed with the outline of a bare tree (3) small pieces of white tissue paper (4) One strip of apple stickers per child 2. From the classroom (1) crayons Activity Description (2) glue or glue sticks 1. Show the class the picture of the apple tree in bloom and tape it to the board. (a) Explain that the apples grow out of each flower. 2. Tell the students that they are going to make a picture of an apple tree by gluing on pieces of tissue paper for blossoms and putting on little apple stickers. (a) Show the students the completed picture and tape it to the board. 3. Demonstrate how to crumple up the tissue paper and glue it to the tree. 4. Pass out the tree outline, tissue paper pieces and stickers. 5. Tell them to print their name on the picture. 6. Have each student color the trunk and glue on the tissue paper blossoms and stickers. 7. At the conclusion of the activity, have children wipe their hands on the paper towel. 10

11 Section Seven FINGER PLAY AND SONG ACTIVITIES Student Objectives At the completion of this activity, the students will have had experience in doing finger plays and singing songs about apples. Supplies Needed 1. Found in the box provided by the Volunteer Council a. video tape of finger plays and songs accompanied by printed directions and words; begin playing where you shut it off after showing the Apple video. 2. From the classroom a. TV/VCR Activity Description Before the day of the program, play the video tape and become familiar with the finger plays and songs. It is helpful if one presenter runs the VCR, rewinds, etc. while the other teaches the words and actions. 1. Introduce the activity by telling the students that Awesome Apple is going to teach them some finger plays and songs about apples on the video. 2. Using the printed sheet, go through the words and actions of one song. (a) (b) Have the students repeat after you and follow your hand movements. Play video and have students sing along. 3. Repeat procedure for each song/finger play. 11

12 Section Eight READING ACTIVITY Student Objective At the completion of this activity, the students will have had the experience of listening to a story about apples read from a book. Supplies Needed 1. A book or books about apples a. Using the following bibliography as a guide, select one or more of the books from your school s media center to read to the students. The bibliography is organized by school. b. Several days before the program, select a book and check it out of the Media Center and practice reading it aloud. Think of several questions you can ask the students when you are through reading. 2. Ask the classroom teacher where she reads books and how the students are seated. Activity 1. Seat students according to the classroom teacher s directions. 2. Position yourself so the students can see you. 3. Introduce the book by showing the cover and telling its name. 4. Read the book by holding it off to your side, facing the students so they can see the pictures. 5. After you read the book, ask the questions you prepared or ask them for their ideas about the story. 12

13 BIBLIOGRAPHY BOOKS ABOUT APPLES Hillside Sweet and Delicious: Fruits of Tree, Bush, etc. Cooper, Elizabeth Prof Riu The Seasons of Arnold s Apple Tree Gibbons, Gail E Gib An Apple Pie Greenway, Kate E Gre Small Bear Solves a Mystery Holl, Adelaide E Hol The Value of Love: The Story of Johnny Appleseed Johnson, Ann Donegan B Cha The Real Johnny Appleseed Lawlor, Laurie B App Little Brother of the Wilderness Le Sueur, Meridel B Cha Johnny Appleseed Lindberg, Reeve E Lin The Life and Times of the Apple Micucci, Charles Mic Beats Me, Claude Nixon, Joan Lowery E Nix Loveland About Apples from Orchard to Market 634 Gre Johnny Appleseed Lindberg, Meridel E Lin The Life and Times of the Apple Micucci, Charles Mic Beats Me, Claude Nixon, Joan Lowery E Nix Ten Apples Up on Top LeSeig, Theo E Les An Apple a Day E Bar Oakdale The Apple Pie Tree Hall, Zoe Hal How Do Apples Grow? Maestro, Betsy 582 Mae Rain Makes Applesauce Scheer E Sch Down the Road Schertle, Alice E Sch Paddock Road The Apple Pie Tree Hall, Zoe Hal Apples Hogrogian,Nony E Hog Ten Apples Up on Top LeSeig, Theo E Les How Do Apples Grow? Maestro, Betsy 582 Mae The Life and Times of the Apple Micucci, Charles Mic 13

14 Down the Road Schertle, Alice E Sch Apple Valley Year Turner, Ann E Tur Prairie Lane The Season s of Arnold s Apple Tree Gibbons, Gail E Gib Johnny Appleseed Kellogg, Steven B App Ten Apples Up on Top LeSeig, Theo E Les Rockbrook *The Apple Pie Tree Hall, Zoe Hal Red is for Apples Hoffman, Beth E Hof Ten Apples Up on Top LeSeig, Theo E Les The Hole by the Apple Tree Polette, Nancy E Pol *Down the Road Schertle, Alice E Sch The Giving Tree Silverstein, Shel E Sil * school favorites Sunset Hills Sweet and Delicious: Fruits of Tree, Bush & Vine Cooper 634 Coo The Seasons of Arnold s Apple Tree Gibbons, Gail E Gib A Trail of Apple Blossoms Hunt FIC Hun Apple: A Bushel of Fun and Facts Hunt Koh Johnny Appleseed Kellogg, Steven B App Foods We Eat: Fruit K613.2 Nut Swanson The Golden Apple E Bol A Tree is Planted Bulla, Clyde 580B About Apples from Orchard to Market 634 Gre Apples E Hog Johnny Appleseed Lindberg, Reeve E Lin The Life and Times of the Apple Micucci, Charles Mic Beats Me, Claude Nixon, Joan Lowery E Nix Apple Tree Christmas E Nob Farmer Goff and His Turkey Sam E Sch An Apple Tree Through the Year Sch The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree Slobodkin Fic Slo 14

15 The Little Cow and the Turtle Fic Dej Ten Apples Up on Top LeSeig, Theo E Les An Apple a Day E Bar Underwood Hills How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Priceman, Marjorie E Pri Down the Road Schertle, Alice E Sch The Giving Tree Silverstein, Shel E Sil Tom Fox and the Apple Pie Watson E Wat The Life and Times of the Apple Micucci, Charles Mic Apples, How They Grow 583 McM Mr. Brown s Magnificent Apple Tree (Big Book) Prof. E Win Westgate The Season s of Arnold s Apple Tree Gibbons, Gail Johnny Appleseed Kellogg, Steven Ten Apples Up on Top LeSeig, Theo E Les How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Priceman, Marjorie E Pri Apple Picking Time Slawson, Michele E 15