Fall is the season for apples, making them the perfect back-to-school motif. There are numerous ways to incorporate apples into the classroom, from writing and science activities to learning letters and themes. Below are a variety of apple-inspired activities along with printable apple templates for each one.
Large Apple Template
Use this large apple template for a fun apple painting activity. Cut actual apples in half and dip them in paint to use as stamps to decorate each apple printable. This not only adds a colorful touch to the classroom or bulletin board but also reinforces colors by matching the paint with the apple colors.
Another idea is to have students create themselves as apples. What traits would they have if they were an apple? This can lead to a creative get-to-know-you activity where students share unique traits about themselves using their apple personas.
Large Apple Template With Lines for Writing
Encourage students to write about what they would do with an apple using this template. Get creative and have them imagine scenarios like being alone on a deserted island with an apple or having to feed all their friends with just one apple.
For a more educational approach, have students research a specific apple variety and create a detailed description of it. They can learn about the history, cultivation, and taste of varieties like Gala, Honey Crisp, or Granny Smith.
Medium Apple Template
Cut out the medium apple template and use it for a math activity where students divide the apple in half and use seeds to demonstrate division by two. This hands-on approach can make math concepts more engaging and tangible for students.
Another idea is to have students create a diagram of an apple by drawing, coloring, and labeling all its parts. This activity can help students understand the anatomy of an apple in a visual way.
Medium Apple Template With Lines for Writing
Challenge students to write out their favorite apple recipes using this template. They can write step-by-step instructions for making apple fritters, apple pie, or any other apple-based dish. This can be compiled into a recipe book or displayed on a poster.
For a historical twist, have students research and write a biography of Johnny Appleseed using the medium apple templates. This can be a structured activity where students organize information in a First-Next-Then-Last format or as main ideas and details.
Small Apple Printables
Kick off the school year with an apple graphing activity using the small apple printables. Students can use the apples to create pictographs or bar graphs to show their preferences, such as favorite apple color or type, favorite school supply, or a book they want to read.
For a fun indoor recess game, create an apple checkers game by printing out apples in two different colors and teaching students how to play. This can be a playful way to reinforce strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Apple Tree Trunk
Start a hands-on art project by printing the tree trunk template and having students press and stamp cut apples to create a tree. This can be a collaborative activity where students work together to create a beautiful display of apple trees.
To promote kindness and positivity in the classroom, have students write compliments or kind words on small apple printables and place them on their own kindness tree. This activity can foster a supportive and encouraging environment among students.
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