This week we are learning about apples and the sound and shape of Aa.

Our table activities include an apple orchard sensory bin, apple printing, apple pie playdough, and making a rip art apple tree.

Small group includes dissecting and tasting different apples and an apple journal entry.

Key Development Indicator of the week-
Natural and physical world: Children gather knowledge about the natural and physical world. -
This week we look at apples and how they go from being a flower to being a fruit. We learn about pollination, seasons and parts of an apple- skin, seeds, core, flesh and how they are different in different varieties.

Jesus Time- This week we are learning about Abraham. God made a promise to Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation. The problem with that is that Abraham had no children and he was 90 years old and his wife Sarah was 80. Even in Bible times, it was way past the age of having children. God showed Abraham the stars and assured him that his offspring would be more than all the stars or the grains of sand on the beach. When Abraham was 100 and Sarah 90, she gave birth to a son named Isaac and Abraham did become a father. He also was the father of those who believed in the promise of a Savior. That Savior, Jesus, would come through Abraham's line. So, all believers are spiritual children of Abraham!

Our books of the week are "Ten Apples Up On Top" by Theo LeSieg, "The Apple Pie Tree" by Zoe Hall and "The Apples on the Tree" by Steve Metzger.

We look forward to seeing everybody at Plymouth Orchard by 9:45 on Wednesday morning to enjoy a short educational program and a wagon ride, followed by a donut and cider!

Have a super week!

Mrs. Schneck