Pat the cut surfaces of theapples with a paper town and allow to dry for about an hour. Use sheets of construction paper and pour small amounts of red fingerpaint over sponges which are in shallow containers. Let the children dip the apple halves into the paint and press them on their papers to make prints. Use a fork inserted into the apple for a handle if necessary. Let the children make three-cornered hats like the ones worn in George Washingtons Day.
Children can then wear their hats for their other activities.
Silhouttes Create a silhouette of either George Washington or Abe Lincoln from black contruction paper. Glue the silhouette in the center of a large sheet of white construction paper. Create fireworks around the silhouette by using different colors of tempura paint. I place a dot of paint on the paper and have the children use a paint brush to pull the paint from the center to create the fireworks. Before the paint is dry sprinkle with glitter for a dynamic effect.