Chart paper or tag board with a large tree drawn on it, laminated and taped to the chalkboard Print Dolch words you want the children to practice on apples cut from laminated red construction paper; use the masking tape to tape the apples on the tree. Create a lot of apples; it is O.K. to duplicate words. A basket Masking tape Real apples sliced into 6 pieces each (enough for each child to have one piece)