This was a fun activity I did in the fall with my second graders to teach cinquain poems. The students used the process of making caramel apples to come up with verbs and then they looked at the caramel apple after they made it to think of adjectives for their poems. They both turned out great!
Here's how to make to happen:
Gather:
Crockpot
2 Large Cookie Sheets (check the cafeteria)
wax paper
sturdy popsical sticks
Ask for or Buy:
1 apple for each student
1lb of caramel candy (bulk section)
sprinkles
chocolate chips
peanuts (if no allergies)
cocoa crispy cereal
Any other topping that you could roll the apples in
2 or 3 Parent/Family Volunteers
In the morning of the day you are going to make the apples have students take turns sorting out ten caramels each and unwrap them. Put the caramel in the crockpot and turn on high. The caramel will be ready if a few hours. Swirl the apple in the caramel then let them set for 5-10 minutes. Have students roll them in the topping of their choice. You can wrap them up and send them home or take a picture and let the kids eat them once they are done writing adjectives to describe how they look.
Have fun!
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