Apples and Subbing

I've started subbing last week, I will have to admit that it is so much more relaxing being the substitute teacher instead of the teacher who has to make the sub plans.  So far, I've been a high school math teacher, a high school ag teacher, and a elementary p.e. teacher.  Tomorrow, I will be in 5th grade.  After spending the past 9 years teaching K-1, this has been really easy.  I know that it is still early in the school year and that my days will start to pick up.

While I have been home, I have been working on some apple projects.  I have found that it is easier to have the clip art that I want to use then start working on my projects.  Sometimes I have this wonderful idea about what I want to do but have to make changes because I cannot find clip art that works with what I am creating.

Here is a peek at what I've made with my apple theme.

I've created a reader, that talks about how an apple grows.  I started with an apple seed that will grow into a tree.  Then about how the tree will get buds in the spring, the buds will open into blossoms, then will turn into apples.  I even included how a bee will visit the blossoms to collect pollen.  I also created a comprehension worksheet that can be used after the story. You can check this product out here.

I also created a few apple writing prompts.  This is a freebie in my teacherspayteachers store.  The prompts that are included are: "Write about your favorite food to eat that is made from apples.  What makes it your favorite?", " Write about the steps needed to pick the perfect apple." and " Write about the steps needed to make an apple pie.".  You can find this product here. 

I made another apple reader as well.  This reader talked about what you can make with an apple.  I ended this reader with the question, "What do you like to make with apples?" this question would be perfect to use as a writing prompt after your students have read and discussed the reader.  You can find this product here.

I've also been working on some pumpkin readers and writing prompts.  I'll be back next week to preview those for you.

I'm anxiously waiting for Saturday so I can go see my nieces and nephew!  Enjoy your weekend.

Amber