Apple Tree

Song: Apple Tree

Source:  King County Library

Origin: unknown

Grade level: K+

Rhythmic elements: rhythm,

Movement:  (see parenthesis below)

Connection to curriculum: seasons changing, harvesting and eating food

Words:

Here is the apple tree with leaves so green. (forearms together, elbows to wrists, fingers spread)
Here are the apples that hang in between. (make hands into fists for apples)
When the wind blows, (”wave arms in the wind and let apples fall suddenly)
the apples will fall.  
Let’s use a basket and gather them all. (make a basket with both hands, fingers interlocked)