Apples

It is Apple Season! Explore the world of apples with your child this month. For starters, discuss with child how apples growing during the four seasons of the year.

Winter is the season when most apple trees rest. In the winter, the weather is coldest. Apple trees have lost their leaves. Branches stay bare until the next spring.

Spring is the season when most apple trees start to bloom. A blooming apple tree grows flowers. In the spring, the weather gets warmer. Soon apples will grow in the places where the flowers are.

Summer is the season when most apple trees grow bigger. In the summer, the weather is warmest. The new apples are light green. They are not ready to be picked yet. It takes all summer for an apple to fully grow.

Fall is the season when most apples are ripe. Ripe apples are ready to be picked. In the fall, the weather is cooler. People eat the ripe apples.

Here are some fun ideas to help you and your child explore the world of apples:

Visit a local market or farm stand with your child. Take time to notice the many varieties of apples and other seasonal fruits. Point out the differences in size, shape, and color. Buy a variety of apples in different colors, sizes, and shapes. Enjoy the different tastes of several varieties throughout the week. Rate each on taste and texture.

Go apple picking. Orchards across the country offer apple picking to the public. Enjoy a day of apple picking with your child.