21+ Apple-Themed Crafts and Activities for Kids
Fall is in the air, and that means it’s the perfect time for some apple-themed fun! Whether you’re looking for easy crafts, simple DIYs, or engaging activities for toddlers and preschoolers, we’ve rounded up over 21 apple-inspired ideas that are cute, fun, and cheap to make!
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From painting with apples to making adorable apple crafts with everyday supplies, there’s something here for every age and skill level. These hands-on projects are perfect for home, the classroom, or even a cozy afternoon at grandma’s.
Be sure also to see our 37+ Free Fall Printables for Kids(Worksheets,Crafts + More!) and our famous 10 Free Printable Fun Fall Handprint Crafts for Kids.
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Apple Jacks Orchard Sensory Bin (Easy Fall Idea!)
Looking for a simple fall sensory bin? The Apple Jacks Orchard Bin is quick to put together and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Using cereal, pretend apples, and a few scooping tools, kids can practice fine motor skills while enjoying playful, hands-on learning.
Apple Bookmark Corner by Red Ted Art
These apple corner bookmarks are a really cute way to encourage little readers. Kids will love making the apple with a cute little worm, and then will love using it on their books when they read.
Apple Button Art by Kids Activities
While kids’ crafts are always great, it’s even better when they can be used in the decor afterwards. This button art apple is a funky, classy-looking piece of art that parents can proudly put on the mantle or hand on a wall.
Paper Roll Apple Core Craft by Non-Toy Gifts
Turn an old toilet paper tube into a fun kids’ craft opportunity. Combine it with some cupcake liners and a little paint for a cute little apple core craft.
Paper Plate Apple Craft by Beth Ann Averill
These silly apple friends are super easy to make and sure to bring lots of giggles. Even preschoolers can manage the cutting, then have fun painting and gluing them together.
Apple Name Craft by This Tiny Blue House
This cute little printable apple craft is great to help kids build name recognition. They can cut out the letters to their name and then glue them on the apple after they’ve colored it.
Handprint Apple Tree Craft by Family Focus Blog
This is a fun apple craft and a great keepsake all in one. Kids cut out several apple shapes, then trace around their hand to make an apple tree to glue the apples to.
Apple and Leaf Rocking Bottle Cap Craft by Crafty Kids Play
Grab these cute printable templates for some rocking fun. Kids can cut them out and affix them to a bottle cap for an apple and leaf that rocks back and forth.
Sew an Apple Fall Craft by Mommy Evolution
Kids can build up their fine motor skills by threading this paper apple together. Parents can draw and/or cut the two paper apples that kids will be “sewing.”
Life Cycle Of Apple Tree: Creative Diorama Activity by Rock Your Homeschool
This apple printable offers a fun science lesson for kids. They piece together the stages of an apple’s life cycle, learning while they play.
Build an Apple Boat STEM Challenge by Hands On Teaching Ideas
Challenge kids to build a boat using apple slices and toothpicks, and that’s about it. They can look into different designs and see how things like weight and surface area affect the buoyancy of the boat.
Apple Marble Painting by Simply Full of Delight
Marble painting is a great process art technique, even for young kids. They can tilt and twist the apple printable, running marbles through paint to make a crazy painting.
Apple Tree Name Craft and Counting Activity by The Crafty Christian Mom
This apple printable offers so much customization! It can be used as a name craft, a counting activity, or several other options.
Torn Paper Apple Craft by Little Ladoo
This cute apple printable is missing one thing: color. Kids can add torn red or green paper pieces to make it bright and lively.
Apple Scented Slime by Mom Wife Busy Life
DIY slime is always a good time as far as kids are concerned. This one is bright apple-red and scented like apples for extra sensory benefits.
Egg Carton Apple Tree Craft and Fine Motor Activity by Taming Little Monsters
Start saving those applesauce lids, because they make perfect “apples” for this activity. Paint an old egg carton to look like a tree, and little ones can work on their motor skills by putting the “apples” on the tree.
Handprint Apple Tree with Apple Stamping by Arty Crafty Kids
Apple stamping is a fun, easy to set up activity that kids love. But add in a handprint “tree” for them to stamp the apples on, and you have a surefire winner.
Erupting Apple Volcano Experiment by Little Bins for Little Hands
Kids have probably seen baking soda volcanoes and puking pumpkins before. An erupting apple is a fun new twist they are sure to love.
Apple Themed Dot Stickers Printable by Two Pink Peonies
Help kids practice number skills with this printable apple tree activity. The tree is filled with numbered apples, and children can match red dot stickers labeled by parents to the correct numbers in order.
Apple Lacing Cards by Living Life & Learning
Lacing cards help kids build dexterity and finger strength, so they offer great benefits. These cards are all cute apple-themed pictures that parents can print, cut out, and punch out.
Apple Pie Scented Playdough by Homan at Home
Play dough is a key part of any childhood, but the name brand stuff is so expensive. DIY play dough is the perfect solution, and you can add in scents, like this apple pie-scented playdough.
Hope these apple crafts and activities bring some fall fun to your day! They’re easy to set up and perfect for kids at home or in the classroom.
