Apple Week!

  We just had our first ever "Apple Week" and had a blast! I'm trying to include our 4-year-old in "school" more, which was my main reason for all the extra activities, but even my big kids had a fun time.

I am really thankful that I already had this book, because I could not find ANY apple books at 2 different county libraries. Note to self: Do not wait until the week before apple week to check out books! I'll be much better prepared next year!

 Writing Skills

 Matching

 Marshmallows are important. Always.

 Working hard.

We made caramel apples, it was messy and they loved it!

 Scissor Skills

 Applesauce Cake with Caramel Sauce

  After my kids turned about 3-years-old, they all quit eating applesauce. They just don't like it....and I can't blame them. I think it has a gross consistency.  So, instead of making homemade applesauce, we made applesauce cake. It was a hit!

We did an apple tasting with 9 varieties of apples. Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Fuji, Gala, Jazz,   Golden Delicious, HoneyCrisp, Braeburn, and Red Delicious. They HoneyCrisp won hands down! It's a favorite in our house, we wait all summer for them to come into season.

 Making apple prints

This was such a fun time for me and the kids. Now I need a little break before we start pumpkin week!