Preschool/KG
From200 Essential Preschool Activities,
Julienne M. Olson
What to have
- Red, yellow, and green apples
- Tag board or construction paper
- Many cutouts of apple shapes in red, yellow, and green
- Marker
What to do
SETUP
- Make a blank graph with four columns.
- Use an apple cutout for each of the first three column headings—red, yellow, and green. Leave the fourth column blank.
- Place the graph on the wall in the snack area. Talk about apples as a fruit that comes in different types. Cut small pieces of the apples for the children to taste.
CHILDREN’S ACTIONS
After children sample the apples, ask them
to report what color their favorite piece was. Have them pick apple cutouts that match their favorite flavors and put them on the chart. If some children do not like any of the apples, have them write an 'x' in the fourth section. When each child has placed a cutout on the graph, count how many apples of each color the children liked. See which one has the most votes.
Why
WHAT ARE CHILDREN LEARNING?
Children are learning how to graph items and vote for a favorite. They are counting and learning concepts such as most, least, fewer, and more. They are trying foods and discussing textures and flavors.
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By Julienne M. Olson Copyright 2012 Preschool/KG