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Go, Johnny, Go!

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Students become familiar with the story of Johnny Appleseed by reading, singing and creating a Johnny Appleseed hat. In this Johnny Appleseed activity, students understand that Johnny Appleseed was a philanthropist and gave unselfishly of himself. Students write letters for tree donations. Students choose a place to plant and plant donated apples trees as a philanthropic act.

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K - 2nd
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English Language Arts
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