Materials
Variety of small classroom items
Copy machine
Instructions
1. Ask the children to wash the apples.
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples (adult only).
3. Place the apple slices on plates and ask the children to cut them into small
pieces using plastic knives. (Make sure the children have washed their hands
well through all stages of the activity.)
4. Put the small pieces into the bowl and place it in the microwave.
5. Remove the bowl from the microwave every two minutes to stir.
6. The second time, after stirring, ask the children to pour some sugar and
cinnamon into the bowl. Start with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon
of sugar, then add as needed during the stirring process. The amount you add
will depend on the amount of apples you use and individual preference.
7. Once the apples are mushy, show the children how to use potato mashers to
mush it up more.
8. Serve the applesauce on top of favorite foods, such as pancakes, waffles,
yogurt, or ice cream.
More to do
This is a great activity when you are doing a unit on apples (perhaps in the fall).
