🔎 Sherlock Homeschooling 🔍 |🍎 Apple Picking Time 🍎| Family Literature and Activity Guide

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The Apple Picking Time Literature Study from Sherlock Homeschooling is an easy-to-use picture book companion for your homeschool. Created by Hannah Ward, M.Ed., this unit study helps families connect through shared learning experiences. All Sherlock Homeschooling resources are secular, academic, and research-based.

📚 What’s Inside? 📚

This printable PDF contains companion activities for the book:

Title: Apple Picking Time

Author: Michele B. Slawson

Illustrator: Michele B. Slawson

Date Published: 1998

Book Type: Fiction - Picture Book

What is this book about?

Experience the warm colors of autumn and a slice of American history with this delightful book. Follow Anna and her family as they join the whole town for a traditional fall apple harvest.

The story shows how everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest grandparent, works together to gather apples. The beautiful illustrations capture the essence of the season and the joy of family and community working as one.

PDF Includes:

Book Summary

Illustration Guide

Vocabulary Guide

Discussion Guide

Activity: Work Together as a Family

Activity: Apple Tree Song

Activity: Which Apple is Best?

Activity: Apple Picking Fieldtrip

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👩‍🏫 About the Author 👩‍🏫

Hannah Ward, M.Ed., is the homeschool mom and educational designer behind Sherlock Homeschooling and Little House Kindergarten. With years of experience teaching students from preschool to university, Hannah’s work is grounded in research-based principles and is designed to empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Technology and Instructional Design, as well as a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership.

Hannah is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership and English. She lives in the Ozarks with her husband and three children, where she continues to create inspiring curriculum resources that support global literacy and community education.