Why “Way Up High in the Apple Tree” Is a Staple in My Fall Music Plans

Apples are a great theme to bridge back to school and fall, which is why I teach Apple songs every year to my elementary music students. And one of my favourites is Way Up High in the Apple Tree because I can use it with multiple grade levels, in multiple ways.  

Way Up High in the Apple Tree is often taught as a spoken poem, but I have added lyrics and a melody because you can bet I want my kiddos to sing as much as possible when we come back to school. 
I use this song with students in grade 1 to grade 4 and depending on the students there are 2 different skills we can work on with it.

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