Easy Apple Crafts For Preschoolers

When it comes to toddlers, a great way to keep them entertained and engaged is with a good craft. And what could be better than an apple craft for preschoolers? Perfect for autumn and apple season, fun apple crafts provide seasonal context too. This article will explore the benefits of crafts for toddlers and give you some ideas for easy apple crafts you can do with your preschooler at home.

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Why You Should Craft with Your Kids

Crafting with children is a great way to teach them how to be creative and imaginative. It also helps them develop their fine motor skills, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills, all through the medium of play.

Crafting is the perfect activity for parents who want to spend quality time with their kids but don't know what to do. There are so many crafts that can be done at home that are inexpensive and easy for kids of all ages. Below you will find tutorials for lots of apple themed crafts for preschoolers that are easy to follow and perfect for you to set up and play with your child one rainy afternoon.

Cork and Button Apple Trees

by Sweet Silly Sara

Grab some paint, a cork and a few buttons to make this really lovely process art project that is perfect for fall! You are likely to have everything you need for this craft hanging around the house and you will create gorgeous pictures to put on the fridge.

Egg Carton Apple Trees

by Taming Little Monsters

Another one for the apple tree crafts ideas is this egg carton apple tree. Don’t toss your egg cartons or fruit / yoghurt pouch lids! Save them to recreate this adorable apple tree which you can then use as a counting tool! You've got to love a craft made out of recycled materials too.

Paper Plate Apple Pies

by A Little Pinch of Perfect

Let little hands make some cutie pies for their dramatic play sessions! This paper plate apple craft uses real apples as stamps and once your apple prints are dry you can play cafes / bakers with them - so much fun! Stamping with their own apple is an easy crafts for toddlers and a fun way to use any apples that have gone past their best.

Wooden Block Apples

by Sustain My Craft Habit

Upcycle scrap wood to make these sweet apple blocks. These would be good for pretend play food OR as a decoration! These look quite picture perfect so this is a great craft for older children, arty crafty kids, or for you to make your own alongside your toddler, and even gift them as non-toy gifts.

Paper Plate Apples

by Mom Brite

These paper plate apples are easy and cute for a fun craft session for little hands. Made using scrap red paper and paper plates, your preschooler will love cutting out the paper and sticking it down - another paper plate crafts which works well on developing their fine motor skills.

Apple Painted Rocks

by Homemade Heather

Spread cheer this fall with a fun painted rock project. These would be lots of fun to hide and share or to add a handmade touch to your decor. This is a craft that would work well for all ages, the older the child is, the more sophisticated their apple design could be.

Paper Bag Apples

by Mom Wife Busy Life

If you have some paint and a paper bag, you are in business to make this easy and fun craft for fall - and look how effective it is! A really simple apple craft for the fall season.

Adorable Paper Plate Apples

by The Printables Fairy

These paper plate apples have a cute apple face that will appeal to little crafters. These are so cute! This is a fabulous sticking activity that is suitable for younger toddlers too. One of the easiest fall crafts for little ones to do.

Taste Safe Apple Play Dough

by Crayons and Cravings

Homemade play dough is always fun, but this is a total sensory experience with flavour and scent! I love how they use leaves and sticks foraged from nature, such a fabulous craft idea and rolling the play dough into balls is great exercise for little hands. Set this up in a sensory bin as an invitation to play - a fantastic apple craft your toddler will love.

Tissue Paper Apples

by Kids Activities Blog

This craft is fun and it will keep little hands busy for a while. Pull this idea out on a rainy day! Your little one will love scrunching the tissue paper into small balls and you can help them to glue them to a cardboard apple shape - just a dab of glue will do.

Homemade Suncatchers

by Crafts by Amanda

This is perfect for toddlers as it is super simple, and the results will look great on your windows, especially with the autumn sunshine beaming on them.

Apple Core Craft

by Simple Everyday Mom

Pair this craft with an apple snack for a fun afternoon with little artists! Again this is a cutting and sticking activity which will strengthen those little hands.

Stamped Apple Basket

by Simply Full of Delight

Apple stamping is just the thing to do when you have a few bruised apples in your bushel. This tutorial includes a free printable which your little one can colour in too.

Apple Pop Painting

by Messy Little Monster

Give craft time Andy Warhol vibes with this colourful and visually stunning project. A great one to put up on the playroom walls for the season.

Disney Poison Apples

by The Inspiration Edit

Disney fans and older kids are going to “die” for this fun printable activity, that makes the cutest poisoned apples ever! An apple theme fun hanging halloween decoration too!

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Many of the items that you need for these crafts you will find in your craft cupboard if you have kept it well stocked. Here are some craft supplies that you might want to buy though to get you through this time of year...