Easy Apple Crafts for Preschoolers

Another activity great for younger ones, this tissue paper apple craft has multiple benefits. Kids can learn colors by sticking different colored tissue paper to the templates provided, working on letter recognition for the letter A, and developing fine motor skills with the gluing process. And the added fine motor and sensory benefit of (optional) crumpled tissue paper makes this apple craft for preschoolers a win.

Most people don’t realize how much potential baking soda and vinegar have. They can even be used for painting! Kids will love the crazy reaction and the amazing-looking apples that result - and learn a little science on the way.

This apple craft involves a hot oven, so adult supervision is necessary. But kids can do most of the work themselves, and the suncatchers that result don’t look like anything else. They're so pretty! This is best done at home rather than in the classroom.

This template makes adorable little apple puppets that kids can put together themselves. Who knows what sorts of adventures these little apple buddies will have once they’re done?

Paper plate apple pie crafts that are suitable even for very little ones? This is such a great idea. And it’s quick and easy, with almost no prep required.

Kids will love this easy, super-cute paper plate craft. And the little worm poking out is sure to be a fast favorite. It has loads of personality and kids will enjoy playing with it when they're done.

Speaking of keeping things simple, this apple craft couldn’t be more straightforward! The printable template makes setup a cinch, and you only need paint and apples for supplies.

This apple craft has three stages. Print up the template, let kids paint the green leafy part, and then get to stamping red fingerprint “apples.” It’s so easy, they will want to make a whole orchard.

Paper weaving crafts are great for developing little hands. Kids have to pay attention and use fine motor skills to set these up just right. The apple template helps ensure that parents aren’t the ones doing all the work.

This project is the real deal: actual paper-mache apples. Kids will love gluing the paper down as the apples gradually take shape. A protip for smaller kids is to make most of the apples ahead of time and let them put on the finishing touches.

This apple popsicle stick craft lets kids work on gluing and painting skills. Plus the free template makes adding the cute faces a cinch.

Create these adorable Felt Apple Pencil Toppers for the back-to-school season with a free template! These make the perfect teacher gift. It's a bit advanced sewing for preschoolers, but if you precut the pieces, they can assemble them with a bit of tacky glue - call it a win!

Make a simple origami apple craft using two simple shapes combined – the perfect Origami for beginners! Older preschoolers will learn to follow basic instructions in this craft - and it's a great entry-level into more "real" origami.

Make an easy apple core craft from popsicle sticks – an easy activity for back to school! Your little ones will love the quirky touches of apple cores. The shapes are super simple and great scissors skill-builders.

Make this fun apple craft for kids – a pretty wall hanging that will really make your house or classroom shine! It's quite simple for kids to make and uses really easy to find materials.

Here is one of those crafts that doesn’t need a template because it’s so easy. Kids' thumbprints make the perfect apples to fill these brown paper baskets.

Or for a more “handmade” look, try this apple handprint craft. A cut out handprint and paper plate make a perfect little apple craft.

This 3D apple craft is unique in that it was designed specifically for toddlers to handle it. It’s a great introductory cutting activity for them, and older kids will enjoy the process enough to want to participate, too.

Did you know Johnny Appleseed was a real person, not just a legend? It’s true. And kids can learn about what he did with this craft project that includes a printable template.

This apple basket craft is a fun option for kids’ craft projects. Taking things a little out into the third dimension makes it much more fun.