These apple crafts for kids are perfect to get your kids excited about Fall! Get crafting with yarn, paper, Play-Doh, paper plates and more!

One of the biggest challenges parents have when it comes to kids’ nutrition is getting them to eat more fruit and veggies. But there’s one fruit that most kids around the world have no problem with – apples!

Apples are crunchy and naturally sweet, making them the perfect snack for those peckish moments. Have them as they are, or pair them up with some peanut butter for a delicious, filling and healthy snack.

Speaking of health, we’ve all heard about how an apple a day keeps the doctor away. With loads of fiber, potassium, Vitamin C and antioxidants, they’ll certainly keep illnesses at bay!

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5 Kids’ Books about Apples

Johnny Appleseed by Reeve Lindbergh
Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss
The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall
“A” Was Once An Apple Pie by Edward Lear
Pepo and Lolo and the Red Apple by Ana Martin Larranaga

October is National Apple Month and 21st October is National Apple Day. With apples getting so much importance, it’s only right that we celebrate too – with some amazing apple crafts for kids!

20 Amazing Apple Crafts For Kids

1. Easy Origami Apple Craft

Most people don’t know this, but apples are members of the rose family. The scientific name of the apple is Malus domestica, from the family Rosaceae. That explains why apples are so good-looking, like our Origami apple craft!

2. Back to School Apple Bookmark

It’s hard to talk about apple crafts for kids without talking about the association of apples with teachers. During the 16th century, poor families gifted teachers with apples and other food items to compensate for their meagre pay. Since the school year started in September, which was peak harvest time for apples, it worked out perfectly!

3. Printable Apple and Mango Tic Tac Toe

The mango may be the king of fruits, but apples make up half of the world’s entire deciduous fruit tree harvest! It’s not surprising then, that the average person eats about 65 apples a year – that’s more than one per week!

4. Apple-Themed Play-Doh Mat

This is a fun printable for little kids learning how to write the word ‘apple’. Older kids may be interested to learn that the science of growing apples is called pomology, and the fear of apples is called Malusdomesticaphobia. Now, that’s a mouthful!

5. Printable Apple-Themed Fruit Match

We love apple crafts for kids that also exercise the brain, like these printable shape match sheets! Apples are rich in boron and antioxidants, which are great for improving memory and concentration – perfect brain food!

6. Easy Torn Paper Apple Craft

Simple Everyday Mom has a cute craft for our list of apple crafts for kids, featuring a little worm who’s made his home in an apple! In reality, 25% of an apple’s volume is air, which is why it floats on water.

7. Caramel Apple Craft

Just as candy apples are a part of Christmas celebrations, caramel apples are considered a Fall food, especially popular at fairs and festivals. Made to be a Momma shows us how to make caramel apples out of paper that are quite tempting!

8. Paper-Mâché Apples for Fall

The United States is the second-largest producer of apples in the world, with China being the first. Over 2500 varieties of apples are grown in the U.S., of which a quarter are exported. Barley and Birch shows us how to make our own variety of apples, using papier-mache!

9. Cut-out Autumn Apple Art

Being the world’s largest producer of apples, it’s only natural that Chinese culture places a lot of importance on the fruit. In China, the word for apples makes the sound ‘ping’, which symbolizes peace, making apples a great gift option in the country. Remember this as you create this pretty art project from Deep Space Sparkle!

10. Paper Strip Apple Craft

A list of apple crafts for kids seems to be the right place to tell the story of Johnny Appleseed! Of course, that wasn’t his real name – it was John Chapman. During his time, the rule was that if you planted 50 trees to make an orchard, you could claim that land as your own. Johnny planted loads of apple trees all over the country, becoming quite rich! Enjoy this story as you make these paper strip apples from Krokotak.

11. Popsicle Stick Apple Core Craft

Apple juice is one of the most popular juice choices to have with breakfast in the United States. Have you noticed fresh apple juice going brown? That’s because of oxidation, and you can prevent it by adding a few drops of lemon or lime juice. Enjoy a glass of fresh apple juice as you make this cute apple core craft from Moms and Crafters!

12. 3D Paper Apple Craft

Making apple crafts for kids doesn’t take too long, but an apple tree can take 5-8 years to bear its first fruit! Since apple trees live for about 100 years, this isn’t a big deal. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait nearly as long to make this fun craft from The Purple Yarn!

13. Easy Paper Loop Apple Craft

Apples come in various shades of red, green and yellow, as well as in a variety of sizes. Whatever size or color they are, we sure love feasting on them, and making fun apple crafts for kids, like this one from Crafts by Ria!

14. Flour Dough Apple Craft

If your kids love playing with playdough, this simple activity from We Know Stuff will have them hooked! You can scent the playdough for a better sensory effect. Maybe they can set up their own farmer’s market with pretend food!

15. Tissue Paper Apple

If you’re looking for apple crafts for kids that are super easy to pull together, this Tissue Paper Apple Kid Craft from Glued to My Crafts is the perfect pick! As an added bonus, kids get to use their handprints for making the leaves.

16. Yarn Apple Craft

Helping children to learn through sensory experiences is important, and that’s why we love this project from Hands On As We Grow. Yarn and glue make for a great sensory practice while glitter adds to the fun – and maybe some mess!

17. Stitched Apple Activity

No Time for Flashcards has an activity that is a great fine motor exercise while also improving hand-eye coordination – a must-try for the little ones!

18. Pretend Play Apple Picking Activity

Did you know that most apple-picking is still done by hand? If you can’t make it to an apple farm for some real apple picking, no problem – simply try out this pretend-play version from Lemon Lime Adventures!

19. Apple Stamping Tree Craft

The best part about apples and apple crafts for kids is that they are almost always in season! If you could spare one of them for art, try this apple stamping tree craft from Crafty Morning! This art project can definitely be done by toddlers and preschoolers as well!

20. Paper Roll Apple Stamping

The OT Toolbox has an adorable idea that uses recycled toilet or paper rolls and paint to create an easy and less messy craft for kids.

As you can see, apples aren’t just healthy and crunchy treats; they’re also great inspiration for making apple crafts for kids! This list includes options for all age groups, and we hope your kids pick the ones they like, much like picking an apple off a tree!

If you’d like to check out more Fall-themed crafts, you may like these: