🍏 Detailed Lesson Plan — Introduction to Apples

 

🍏 Detailed Lesson Plan — Monday: Introduction to Apples

Theme: Apples
Sub-theme: What Are Apples?
Age Group: 3–5 years old
Duration: Half-day (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours for main activities)
Day: Monday
Weekly Theme: Apples

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1. Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, children will be able to:

• Identify an apple as a fruit.

• Describe basic characteristics of apples (shape, color, size).

• Develop observation, communication, and sensory skills.

• Participate in group discussion and follow directions during activities.

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2. Learning Areas

• Cognitive Development: Identifying and classifying objects (apple characteristics).

• Language Development: Naming colors, shapes, and using descriptive words.

• Fine Motor Development: Holding, stamping, and painting apples.

• Socio-emotional Development: Sharing materials and participating in group activities.

• Sensory Development: Exploring through touch, sight, and smell.

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3. Materials Needed

• Real apples (red, green, yellow)

• Picture cards of apples

• Chart paper and markers

• Knife (teacher use only)

• Paints (red, green, yellow)

• Apple halves for stamping

• White paper / construction paper

• Aprons or smocks

• Song lyrics: “Apples and Bananas”

• Book: “Ten Apples Up on Top” by Dr. Seuss (or similar)

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4. Lesson Flow

A. Circle Time (15–20 minutes)

Introduction & Discussion:

1. Greeting Song / Welcome Time
   Begin with a short welcome song.
   → Example: “Good Morning” song.

2. Introduce the Theme: Apples

   • Show a basket of real apples.

   • Ask:

     • “What is this?”

     • “Have you eaten an apple before?”

     • “What color is your apple?”

   • Allow children to hold and observe the apples.

   • Encourage them to describe: round, smooth, red, green, yellow, shiny.

3. Story Time:
   Read “Ten Apples Up on Top” by Dr. Seuss.
   Discuss counting and balancing apples.

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B. Main Activity: Apple Stamping (20–30 minutes)

Objective: To explore colors, textures, and shapes using apple halves.

Procedure:

1. Cut apples in half horizontally and vertically to show different shapes inside.

2. Let children observe the star shape inside (the seeds).

3. Give each child an apple half and a piece of paper.

4. Provide paints in red, green, and yellow.

5. Demonstrate stamping on paper using the apple halves.

6. Let them create patterns or “apple trees” using their stamps.

7. Display their artwork to dry.

Teacher Prompts:

• “What happens when you press the apple in paint?”

• “Which color do you like best?”

• “Can you count how many apples you stamped?”

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C. Snack Time / Sensory Exploration (15 minutes)

Let children eat apple slices (with teacher supervision).
Discuss:

• How do apples taste? (sweet, crunchy, juicy)

• Which color apple do you like best?

Optional: Create a simple chart of children’s favorite apple color.

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D. Music and Movement (10 minutes)

Song: “Apples and Bananas”
Encourage actions while singing (pretend to pick apples, eat apples, etc.).

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E. Closing Circle (10 minutes)

Review Questions:

• “What did we learn about apples today?”

• “What colors can apples be?”

• “What shape is an apple?”

Reflection / Goodbye Song:
End with a calming goodbye song or short relaxation before dismissal.

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5. Assessment / Observation

Observe and note:

• Participation during discussion and song.

• Ability to identify apple colors and shapes.

• Engagement in stamping activity (fine motor skills).

• Use of descriptive words (smooth, round, red, etc.).

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6. Extension Ideas

• Add apple-scented playdough in the sensory table.

• Include counting apple stickers or toy apples in math centers.

• Set up a “farmer’s market” pretend play area for the week.