A for Apple Craft

Get your kids excited about learning this fall with an easy and fun A for Apple craft! It’s one of our many engaging fall activities for children.

This activity is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners to practice their letter of the week, explore beginning sounds, and develop their cutting and gluing skills.

With our simple paper craft, your little ones will have a blast creating their own paper strip apple, while also getting prepared and eager for the back-to-school season.

Learning Outcomes of the A is For Apple Craft

The A Apple craft has a host of learning outcomes that make it a valuable addition to any preschool or kindergarten curriculum.

First and foremost, it introduces young learners to the letter ‘A’, helping them familiarize themselves with its shape and sound.

As they craft their paper strip apples, they’ll get to explore the beginning sounds that the letter A makes, reinforcing the phonics lessons that are such a crucial part of early literacy development.

Beyond that, this activity also supports the development of fine motor skills. Cutting the paper strips for the apple and gluing them together offers a fun, hands-on way for children to work on the coordination and precision that will later support tasks like writing.

Lastly, as a back-to-school activity, the A for Apple craft helps build excitement and curiosity about the learning journey that lies ahead in the new school year.

Fun Fall Activities for Preschoolers

When we think about fall, we envision falling leaves, beautiful colors, and yes, apples! The autumn season is a perfect time for your preschooler to engage in fun, educational activities that help them learn while also nurturing their creativity.

• Leaf Rubbings
• Fall Tissue Paper Suncatchers
• 30 Fall Picture Books for Preschoolers

How to Incorporate the A for Apple Craft into Letter of the Week

As the back-to-school season approaches, this simple paper craft can seamlessly integrate into your letter-of-the-week curriculum, making learning an enjoyable process.

Incorporating the A for Apple craft into your letter-of-the-week curriculum is quite simple and a great way to reinforce the alphabet learning. Start the week by introducing the letter ‘A’ and the sound it makes.

During the craft session, discuss that the word apple starts with ‘A’ – Apple. Be sure to point out other objects around them that start with the same letter. After creating paper strip apples, try making this apple pie paper plate craft.

You can also include our Letter A Alligator craft during the week as well as these free printable mini letter A coloring pages.

These fun and easy activities will surely make learning the letter ‘A’ a memorable experience for them.

At the end of the week, review all that your preschooler has learned by doing a simple recap activity.

Ask them to recite different words starting with the letter ‘A’ and encourage them to use what they have created – their A for apple craft – as part of the discussion.

This fun and educational activity will surely be a hit with your little ones.

It’s also the perfect opportunity to read picture books about apples and talk about the different varieties of apples too. All these activities will help your child learn more about the letter ‘A’ in a fun and engaging way!

Check out all of our craft ideas for kids for even more creative projects!

Recommended Books About Apples

Here are a few educational and entertaining books about apples that will complement your A for Apple craft and further enrich your child’s understanding of this nutritious fruit.

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 Ten Apples Up On Top! Apple Picking Day! (Step into Reading) Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn Eating the Alphabet Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow? Apples (New & Updated Edition) Pinkalicious: Apples, Apples, Apples! Applesauce Day

 

A is For Apple Craft Supplies

This project uses simple supplies you probably already have in your craft stash. Here is what you will need:

• Red Construction Paper
• Green Construction Paper
• Green Craft Felt or Craft Foam (optional)
• Glue – I recommend liquid school glue or tacky craft glue for this project
• Scissors

How to Make a Paper Strip Apple

First cut 6 long strips of red construction paper. Try to keep the strips the same width. This is a good time for kids to practice using a ruler to draw straight lines.

Start with one red strip of paper and glue the ends together to create a circle. Now take the next strip of paper and wrap it into a circle around the first circle.

Use a dab of glue to secure the ends together AND a dab to connect the two circles together.

You can also attach the two strips together at the bottom.

Keep adding strips of paper making circles until the apple looks rounded out. This should be about six paper strips.

It may take one or two fewer or more depending on how wide they are or how spaced out they are when assembled.

Cut a green felt rectangle and roll it up to create the stem. Glue it to the top of the apple. You could also make the stem using construction paper or craft foam.

Fold a piece of green construction paper and cut out a leaf shape. Unfold and flatten the leaf and glue it to the stem.

Let your little ones explore their artistic side by giving them different supplies to decorate their apple with.

They can use stickers, sequins, buttons, and other materials to make it look as exciting and unique as they want!

Not only will this help further develop their fine motor skills, but also give them a sense of pride in creating something all on their own.

Additional Apple Themed Learning Activities

Have fun with more A related activities such as apple bobbing, baking apple pies, or even going on an apple picking adventure!

Young learners will have a fun and engaging opportunity to explore and discover the different parts of an apple with our interactive printable cut and paste activity.

This hands-on activity is designed to enhance their understanding and knowledge of apples, while also promoting fine motor skills and creativity.

And don’t forget to talk about how apples make a delicious snack too. Every activity is another chance for your little ones to explore and discover more about the letter ‘A’!

Apple Crafts for Preschoolers

There are countless apple-themed crafts to keep your preschooler entertained and engaged while learning about apples and reinforcing their understanding of the letter Aa.

• Continue discussing apple parts while making our apple popsicle stick craft.
• Create unique art by painting with apples from Fun-A-Day.
• Make a cute handprint apple tree from Simple Everyday Mom.
• Work on fine motor when you do this simple sew an apple activity from Mommy Evolution.
• This Apple Tree Tic Tac Toe Game from Living Life and Learning is a craft and a game all in one! Have fun creating the apple tree game board and the cute game pieces then playing the game with your child!

In conclusion, the A for Apple craft is a fantastic, fun, and educational way to engage your little ones in learning. This activity not only reinforces the letter ‘A’ and the concept apples, but also offers an excellent opportunity for children to develop their fine motor skills and creativity.