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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n- Apple Reading Activities<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Books for Kids<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Writing Activities<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Math Activities<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Science Activities<\/a><\/li>
- Apple STEM Activities<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Art Projects<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Sensory Activities<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Recipes for Kids<\/a><\/li>
- Apple Activities for All Ages<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Apple Activities for After School <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Apples are a delicious and nutritious fruit that are perfect for after-school snacks and activities. They are also the perfect theme for back to school fun<\/a> with your child this fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their familiarity, diversity, and availability in various colors, shapes, and sizes make them suitable for introducing concepts related to diversity, inclusion, math, science, language arts, and healthy eating. Additionally, apples’ association with positive things like autumn, harvest, and new beginnings creates a positive learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn this apple themed after school activity plan<\/a>, we’ll share 50+ fun and educational apple activities that are perfect for school-aged kids. These activities will help kids learn about apples, science, math, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So gather your apples and get ready to have some fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nApple Reading Activities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Sight Word Game<\/a>: Help make learning sight words fun with this interactive game. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Books for Kids<\/a>: Grab a few apple books from the library to explore apples. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Tree Game with Sight Words<\/a>: Spin and find sight words on the apple tree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple CVC Word Literacy Activity<\/a>: Strengthen phonics, fine motor skills, and following directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alphabet Tree Matching Game<\/a>: Practice letter identification and fine motor skills. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Emergent Reader Book<\/a>: Work on learning to read with apples. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Letter Matching<\/a>: Match lowercase and uppercase letters on apple cutouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Word Search<\/a>: Create a word search using apple-related words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Rhymes<\/a>: Create rhymes or poems using apple-related words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Apple Books for Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Books for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Apple Writing Activities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Writing Prompts<\/a>: Focus on writing this fall with these adorable apple prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Writing Paper<\/a>: Writing is just more fun with apple themed paper! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Story Writing: Encourage kids to write a story about an apple\u2019s journey from the tree to the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Counting Apple Number Game<\/a>: Use apple cutouts or real apples to practice counting and simple addition\/subtraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magnetic Apples Math Game<\/a>: Work on basic math facts with magnetic apples! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Math Facts Worksheet<\/a>: Time to practice math facts with this apple themed fun. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hands-On Apple Math Games<\/a>: Grab some pretend apples and let’s get counting. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Greater Than\/Less Than Apple Tree Math<\/a>: Apple trees make for the perfect comparison math. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Graphing:<\/a> Create a graph of different types or colors of apples and compare quantities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Fractions:<\/a> Use apple slices to visually demonstrate fractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Patterning<\/a>: Make patterns using apple slices or apple-shaped counters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Measuring Apples<\/a>: Use rulers or measuring tapes to measure the circumference and height of apples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip<\/a>: Explore where apples grow and how they are harvested. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- DIY Apple Science Game<\/a>: Create your own apple fun and explore friction. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Sequencing Activity<\/a>: Dive into the apple cycle with this activity. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Oxidation Experiment:<\/a> Slice apples and observe how they brown over time; experiment with different liquids like lemon juice to prevent browning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Volcanoes<\/a>: Hollow out apples and fill them with baking soda and vinegar for a fizzy eruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Sink or Float<\/a>: Test if whole apples and apple slices sink or float in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Dissection: Cut open apples to explore the seeds, core, and flesh, and learn about apple anatomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Rot Observation: Leave apples in different environments (e.g., fridge, open air) and observe how they decompose over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Tree STEM Activity<\/a>: Explore and tinker to create your own apple picking machine. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stacking Apple STEM Activity<\/a>: Take this apple STEM Challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- STEM Activities with Apples<\/a>: Explore STEM concepts this fall with apples. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nApple Art Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Tree Marble Painting<\/a>: Take a few marbles and paint to create your own apple tree. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Making Apple Star Prints<\/a>: Get inspired to create your own starry night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Still Art Project<\/a>: Dive into the world of art with still art and apples. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Circle Print Apple Art<\/a>: Get creative with circles and an apple. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pop Art Apple Project<\/a>: Go crazy with your own pop art style with an extra big apple. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paper Quilling Apple Craft<\/a>: Use your fine motor skills to create a beautiful apple with paper. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Stamping<\/a>: Cut apples in half and use them as stamps with paint to create apple prints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paper Plate Apple Craft<\/a>: Paint or color paper plates to resemble apples; add paper leaves and stems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Suncatchers<\/a>: Use tissue paper, contact paper, and apple templates to create colorful window suncatchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Apple Sensory Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Sensory Bin<\/a>: Fill a bin with apple slices, seeds, cinnamon sticks, and other apple-scented items for tactile exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Scented Playdough<\/a>: Make playdough with apple-scented extracts or spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Tasting: Taste different apple varieties and describe their flavors, textures, and colors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Cider Making<\/a>: Let kids help press apples to make fresh apple cider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Slime<\/a>: Make apple-scented slime using apple-scented oil and green or red coloring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nApple Recipes for Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Apple Tasting Chart: Taste different apple varieties and create a chart ranking their sweetness, tartness, and juiciness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Pie Pockets Recipe for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mini Apple Pie Recipe for Kids<\/a>: Bake mini apple pies or turnovers together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Easy Apple Brumble Recipe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mini Apple Pizzas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Nachos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Sauce Cooking<\/a>: Make homemade apple sauce and explore how the apples change when cooked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Sandwiches<\/a>: Slice apples and fill them with peanut butter or cream cheese for a fun snack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Butter<\/a>: Cook apples down to make apple butter, perfect for spreading on toast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Apple Activities for All Ages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Mini Apple Pie Recipe for Kids<\/a>: Bake mini apple pies or turnovers together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Scented Playdough<\/a>: Make playdough with apple-scented extracts or spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Making Apple Star Prints<\/a>: Get inspired to create your own starry night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stacking Apple STEM Activity<\/a>: Take this apple STEM Challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- DIY Apple Science Game<\/a>: Create your own apple fun and explore friction. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magnetic Apples Math Game<\/a>: Work on basic math facts with magnetic apples! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Writing Paper<\/a>: Writing is just more fun with apple themed paper! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Writing Prompts<\/a>: Focus on writing this fall with these adorable apple prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Books for Kids<\/a>: Grab a few apple books from the library to explore apples. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apple Books for Kids<\/a><\/li>
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