Free Printable Apple Counting Book Perfect for a Presch

01 Aug 2019 02:56
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<p>Oh how we love book-making in preschool (and my kindergarten students loved it too)! Homemade emergent readers help teach children important early skills, and they’re very meaningful to the kids. This <strong>free printable apple counting book</strong> has been used by a variety of students over my years as a teacher.</p>
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<p><strong>Related: Apple Pie Sensory Play</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Free Printable Apple Counting Book</strong></h2>
<p>As I mentioned above, I’ve used some version of this printable emergent reader with both preschool and kindergarten children. It’s a fun way to extend an apple theme and work on early literacy skills.</p>
<h3><strong>Here’s how to make the book</strong></h3>
<p>Print out a copy of the book (you can grab a copy at the end of this post). Fold each page in half along the black lines, making sure the pictures are facing out. Place the pages in the correct order, with the folded sides facing to the right. Staple along the left-hand side of the book.</p>
<p>Typing it out seems to take longer than actually making the book does! Here’s a short video that shows you what I mean:</p>
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<strong>Related: Counting Flowers Printable Book</strong>
<h3><strong>Using the apple counting book with children</strong></h3>
<p>Then it’s time to bring the kiddos in to work on their apple counting books. I like to do this in small groups or one-on-one.</p>
<p>Explain to the children that they’ll be making their very own book about apples in an apple tree. It will be a counting book, and they’ll get to be the book’s illustrators.</p>
<p>Read the first page to the kids, pointing to each word as you say it aloud. Have the children use a washable ink pad to make a fingerprint apple on the first apple tree.</p>
<p>Then go ahead and let them color in the apple trees. Proceed with the rest of the pages in the same way. Toy apples and buttons are another idea for apple counting.</p>
<p>Depending on the kids, this apple book might take a day or two to complete. Some children can spend a long time coloring, while others aren’t too keen on it.</p>
<p>I don’t force the children to make the book look “just so.” If they’d rather just add the apple fingerprints and read the book with me, that’s great. I’ve found that those children who don’t want to color the book at first often go back and add illustrations later.</p>
<p>Once the books are done, kids can place them in their book boxes. That way, they can read and reread the book throughout the school year.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-20640 size-full" src="https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Apple-counting-free-printable-book-use-buttons-fingerprints-or-toy-apples-for-counting.jpg" alt="Using manipulatives while making an apple counting book with preschoolers" width="650" height="700" srcset="https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Apple-counting-free-printable-book-use-buttons-fingerprints-or-toy-apples-for-counting.jpg 650w, https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Apple-counting-free-printable-book-use-buttons-fingerprints-or-toy-apples-for-counting-464x500.jpg 464w, https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Apple-counting-free-printable-book-use-buttons-fingerprints-or-toy-apples-for-counting-557x600.jpg 557w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></p>
<p><strong>Related: Apples Up On Top Names</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Benefits of This Apple-Themed Free Printable Book</strong></h2>
<p>Here are some of the early math and literacy skills that can be taught and practiced using this apple counting book:</p>
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<li>Left-to-right, top to bottom progression</li>
<li>Print conveys meaning</li>
<li>Number recognition</li>
<li>One-to-one correspondence</li>
<li>High frequency words</li>
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<h2><strong>Apple Theme Preschool Lesson Plans</strong></h2>
<p>Save time and get right to the playful learning with a week’s worth of apple lesson plans already done for you! Read below the image to see what comes with the printable plans.</p>
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<p><strong>This set includes active hands-on learning ideas, book suggestions, and the following printables:</strong></p>
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<li>Apple Number Cards (0-35)</li>
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<li>“Counting Apples” emergent reader</li>
<li>“I See Apples” emergent reader</li>
<li>Apple Letters (uppercase and lowercase in both red and green)</li>
<li>Apple Life Cycle Cards (in color and b/w)</li>
<li>Label the Apple Diagram (in color and b/w) with labeling cards</li>
<li>Apple Pattern Cards</li>
<li>Put the Apples on the Tree Game Mat</li>
<li>Editable cover and pages for a class apple book</li>
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<p><strong>Get Your Preschool Apple Lesson Plans</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>25 More Ideas for Your Apple Theme</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-19213" src="https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Counting-apples-free-printable-book-plus-25-other-ideas-for-an-apple-theme-298x500.jpg" alt="Counting apples free printable book - plus 25 other ideas for an apple theme" width="298" height="500" srcset="https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Counting-apples-free-printable-book-plus-25-other-ideas-for-an-apple-theme-298x500.jpg 298w, https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Counting-apples-free-printable-book-plus-25-other-ideas-for-an-apple-theme-358x600.jpg 358w, https://fun-a-day.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Counting-apples-free-printable-book-plus-25-other-ideas-for-an-apple-theme.jpg 572w" sizes="(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px" /></p>
<p><strong>FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:</strong></p>
<p>Letter Matching Apple Tree Activity // Mom Inspired Life</p>
<p>Apple Lacing Fine Motor Bag // Coffee Cups and Crayons</p>
<p>Kindergarten Math Activity: Apple Matching Game // Schooling a Monkey</p>
<p>Bobbing for Apples Fine Motor Activity // Stir the Wonder</p>
<p>Write and Wipe Math Cards | Bobbing for Apples // Science Kiddo</p>
<p>Apple Life Cycle Printable Book // Stay at Home Educator</p>
<p>Number Match Apples // A Dab of Glue Will Do</p>
<p>Apple Life Cycle Hat // The STEM Laboratory</p>
<p>Fine Motor Strengthening Apple Activity // Sugar Aunts</p>
<p>Apple Tree Counting Puzzles // The Kindergarten Connection</p>
<p>Shape Matching Game // Life Over Cs</p>
<p>Oatmeal Apple Crisp: A Recipe for Kids // Liz’s Early Learning Spot</p>
<p>Apple Addition Write and Wipe Cards // Playdough to Plato</p>
<p>Johnny Appleseed Apple Coverall Games // Recipe for Teaching</p>
<p>Apple Play Dough Surprise Activity // Play &amp; Learn Every Day</p>
<p>Balancing Apples Up on Top // Sara J Creations</p>
<p>Apple Seed Counting Busy Bag // Powerful Mothering</p>
<p>Alphabet Apple Puzzles // The Letters of Literacy</p>
<p>Apple Subitizing Cards // The Simplified Classroom</p>
<p>Editable Apple Sight Word Game // DIY Farm Wife</p>
<p>Apple Tree Busy Box // Teach Me Mommy</p>
<p>Apple Ten Frames // Still Playing School</p>
<p>Tracing Letters Printable Apples // Modern Preschool</p>
<p>CVC Spelling Mats // Fairy Poppins</p>
<p>Apple Color Matching Activity // Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails</p>
<h2><strong>Grab Your Free Printable Apple Counting Book</strong></h2>
<p>This free printable is available to members of Fun-A-Day’s free email community. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you (and you’ll get the emergent reader as a free gift). Click on the button below to get it sent to your email. If you’re already a member, clicking on the button won’t add you twice!</p>
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Multiple ways for kids to make their own free printable apple counting books

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