Whether from tossed apple cores, seeds of long-gone cider apple groves, or sprouting from scat, apple trees flourish on New England back roads. While many are hard and bitter “spitters,” these apples can add some seasonal delight as a loose part in your playscape. Here are some apple play invitations:
Smash apples! How do the apples transform when you put them in a mortar and pestle? Can you make apple juice?
Try picking up apples with a variety of utensils and transferring them to a range of containers. What sounds do the apples make when they drop in different containers? Do they float? Do they make a splash?
Roll apples! Try making a ramp for them with gutters and tubes. How far can you make them go?