Johnny Appleseed Reading and Coloring Page

This reading and coloring worksheet tells a simple story about Johnny Appleseed. This reading and coloring page gives young students an introduction to who Johnny Appleseed was and what he did that made him famous.

What is Included:

There is one worksheet with a simple history of Johnny Appleseed with a picture to color.

The story included is a very simple retelling of who Johnny Appleseed was. It is not designed to be comprehensive, but to serve as an introduction to the study of the man known as Johnny Appleseed. Once introduced, teachers wanting to teach more on Johnny Appleseed will need to seek further resources.

How to Use:

The teacher will read the story to the students and students follow along with the story. After hearing the story, students will use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to color the image of Johnny Appleseed and the apple tree.

When to Use:

• Morning Work - The teacher can give students this page when they arrive to class to color while they wait for class time to begin.

• For Fun - This page can be used during class time for students who finished other work early or as a fun activity to do between more rigorous activities.

• Homework - This page can be sent home with the students to read with their parents and then color the picture.

After reading the story and allowing students to color, the teacher may choose to ask questions to test students' comprehension of the story. Questions can include asking about Johnny Appleseed's real name, and asking the students what made him famous.

This Johnny Appleseed reading and coloring sheet is a no prep option for teachers to give to students to complete. The teacher simply needs to add markers or crayons to this worksheet for students to complete the coloring part of the activity.