Apples, Apples, Apples

Apples

Apples for tastingThis week we learned a lot about apples! We tasted tart, sweet, crisp, sour and four or five great colors. We also added our neighbor Bill’s large Korean pears to see how pears and apples compare. It was fun to find Korea on the world map. The children also looked at the tags on the apples and we found Washington on the map too.

We used our apple peeler and plastic knives to bake apples into an empty pumpkin for a tasty treat. We also made the best applesauce ever! The children were all quite happy each time we added it to the lunch menu.

Building Skills – Art Lathe

Art Lathe

If you’re looking for an excellent way to build skills in your child, consider an art lathe.

Art Lathe
Social/Language Skills

  • Watching and interacting with each other
  • Children share their excitement and emotions verbally

Cognitive Skills

  • Seeing the patterns and designs gives children an opportunity for matching and counting
  • Children learn cause and effect placing the paint on the spinning lathe, then watch the design that it makes
  • Dropping paint causes a unique design to take shape

Fine Motor Skills
Children use the pincer grasp when holding the pen, pencil, or small paint

Cooperative Skills

  • Share the art lathe
  • Take turns
  • Watch and learn from each other