Way Up High On An Apple Tree

Way Up High in an Apple Tree

“Way up high in an apple tree,
I saw an apple looking at me.
I shook that tree as hard as I could.
Down came the apple—YUM! It was good!”

Activity Ideas for Kids

1. Coloring Page

   • Draw a big apple tree with apples hanging on the branches.

   • Add a child standing below, looking up at the apple.

   • Leave the apples, tree, and child uncolored so kids can color them.

2. Learning Benefits

   • Fine Motor Skills: Coloring helps children strengthen hand muscles, improve grip, and develop control for writing.

   • Creativity & Expression: Choosing colors encourages imagination and personal expression.

   • Letter Recognition: Highlight the letter A (for Apple). Kids can trace the letter and practice writing it.

   • Rhythm & Memory: Reading the rhyme aloud builds phonemic awareness and early literacy.

3. Extension Activities

   • Counting Apples: Add numbers on apples for children to count and color.

   • Healthy Habits: Talk about why apples are a healthy snack.

   • Movement Game: Pretend to “shake the tree” together to get the apples down—great for gross motor play!
     Have Fun!