Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The air gets crisp, the sweaters come out, and apples—oh, the apples—are everywhere! 🍎 If you’re like me and looking for some fun, educational, and mess-friendly activities to do with your kiddos during this cozy season, I’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a mom of toddlers, a preschool or daycare teacher, or a homeschooling mama, these apple-themed songs, crafts, and activities are perfect for teaching, bonding, and creating sweet memories together.
Why Apple Activities Are a Fall Must-Have
Apples aren’t just for eating (though we do plenty of that too—hello, apple crisp!). They’re a great way to sneak in learning through sensory play, music, and art. Plus, they’re super budget-friendly, easy to find, and totally kid-approved.
Apple-Themed Crafts for Kids
Craft time doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect. These ideas are simple, fun, and use stuff you probably already have at home:
1. Apple Stamping with Real Apples
Cut apples in half, dip in paint, and stamp onto paper. Add a stem and leaf to turn them into art!
Mom Tip: Use red, green, and yellow paint to sneak in a little color learning too.
2. Torn Paper Apple Collage
Have your kids tear red, green, or yellow construction paper into pieces and glue them onto an apple template.
Learn how to make this cute craft in Miss Annette’s Letter A video starting at 2:49. Get the cute apple template from Miss Annette’s Preschool website HERE, just scroll down a bit and look for the Apple printable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uaKKcBa1vU&list=PL9hMdQvmxCRMzORH9f23fAu33LESmiiOe&index=22&t=11s
3. Apple Suncatchers
Cut an apple shape with contact paper, fill it with bits of tissue paper, then cover with another layer of contact paper. Tape to the window for a pretty fall glow!
4. Marble Painting Apples
Learn how to make these cute marble painted apples on the Crafting Chick’s Blog.
Apple Songs and Rhymes
Get those wiggles out with a few fun apple songs. These are great for circle time or when you just need to hit pause on the chaos:
🎵 “Way Up High in the Apple Tree”
Way up high in the apple tree,
Two little apples smiled down at me.
I shook that tree as hard as I could,
Down came the apples… mmm, mmm good!
Sing this song with Miss Annette on YouTube.
🎶 “Five Red Apples”
This classic counting rhyme is perfect for practicing numbers and subtraction.
Five red apples hanging in a tree,
The juiciest apples you ever did see.
The wind came by and gave an angry frown,
And one little apple came tumbling down! 🍎
(Count down each time: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…)
No red apples hanging in the tree,
The juiciest apples you ever did see.
The wind came by and gave an angry frown,
And all the little apples came tumbling down!
👉 Kids love acting this one out—use your fingers as the “apples,” have them sway like trees, and let them “fall” dramatically to the floor when their apple drops. Perfect for circle time, especially with toddlers and preschoolers!
Apples
Sung to: “twinkle twinkle”
Apple, apple tree so tall,
I can hardly wait till fall!
When your apples I can pick,
Fill my basket, eat them quick.
Apple, apple tree so tall,
I can hardly wait till fall!
Apple ,apple tree so fair,
What do I see growing there!
Green and round and plump and sweet,
Soon they will be good to eat.
Apple, apple tree so fair,
What do I see growing there!
Apple Learning Activities
These quick activities are perfect for after school or a slow fall morning.
1. Apple Taste Test
Buy a few different apple varieties and have a little “taste test.” Talk about the flavors, colors, and textures—then graph your favorites!
2. Sink or Float Science
Test if apples float, then try it with slices, cores, and seeds. Hypothesize first, then test!
3. Apple Letter Matching
Write letters on apple cutouts and match uppercase to lowercase or use them for sight word games.
FAQ
What age are these activities best for?
Most of these are great for preschool through early elementary, but you can adapt them for toddlers or older kids too.
Do I need special supplies?
Nope! Most things you need are common craft and kitchen items. I’m all about using what you’ve got.
Can these be used in a classroom?
Absolutely! They’re classroom-tested and teacher-approved (I taught preschool for 20 years, remember?).
Let’s Make Sweet Fall Memories!
Mama, whether your day is smooth or chaotic, just doing one of these apple activities is a win. Put on some fuzzy socks, grab a Honeycrisp (my fave!), and make a memory today.
If you try any of these activities, I’d LOVE to see them! Tag me on Instagram @tipsfromamom or comment below with your favorite apple moment.
🍏 Happy fall, y’all!
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