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    Home » Theme Based Learning Activities

    Published: Sep 3, 2018 · Modified: Jan 27, 2025 by Fynn · All activities should be supervised by an adult. This post may contain affiliate links.

    Apples Theme Learning Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

    Inside: If you love all things apple like we do in our house, read on for more fun apples theme learning activities for preschoolers and toddlers!

    Apples theme activities for kids

    "Way up high, 

    In a tree, 

    Two little apples 

    Smiled at me.

    So I SHOOK that tree

    Just as hard as I could!

    And down came those apples,

    Mmmmmm….they were good."

    This is one of our favorite preschool songs celebrating apples that my kids sing and dance to every fall. Our supermarkets are bursting with red, green, pink, and yellow hued fruits that are crisp and tart, sweet and juicy. 

    There are so many types of apples to try….some are more ideal for snacking and some better for baking. Did you know that there are more than 7500 varieties apples in the world? Half the fun, though, is in tasting them all and finding out which one is which for yourself! Which variety is your favorite?

    Apples are the one of the most popular fruits in the world, of course we have to explore an apple theme and learn more about this popular fruit! Read on for more fun apples theme learning activities for preschoolers and toddlers!

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    • Apples Theme Learning Shelf for Preschoolers and Toddlers
    • Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers (1.5 to 3 Years Old)
    • Apple Learning Activities for Preschoolers (3 to 6 Years Old)
    • More Apple-Theme Resources for You:

    Apples Theme Learning Shelf for Preschoolers and Toddlers

    Here's what our learning shelf looks like in our home! It's stocked with lots of fun apple-theme activities, ready for my children to explore!

    Apples theme activities for kids

    Why do we set up a learning shelf like this? That's because of the Benefits of Theme-based Learning!

    If you would like to set up a learning shelf like this one, I've written down everything you need to know about setting up a preschool theme learning shelf, and I've also share my favorite storage solutions for activities on the shelf. So you can create an engaging shelf to start home learning!

    Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers (1.5 to 3 Years Old)

    1. Count and Stick the Apples (numeracy, fine motor skills)

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    2. Pompom Apples Sensory Bag (fine motor skills, numeracy, sensory play)

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    3. Paste dot sticker apples on TP roll apple trees according to the numbers on the trees. (numeracy, fine motor skills)

    Apples theme counting activity for toddlers

    4. Arrange TP roll apple trees from tallest to shortest or vice versa. (numeracy)

    Apples theme activity for toddlers

    5. Stack the red pouch caps on a soft toy animal. (numeracy, fine motor skills)

    This activity is inspired by the book 10 Apples Up On Top! Count along as the kid puts the pouch caps on top of each other.

    Balance apples fine motor activities for toddlers

    6. Keepsake Apple Trees (Art and Sensory Play)

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    7. Sorting letters on the apple cards (language)

    Sorting letter apples

    8. Thread the pipe cleaner caterpillar and yarn through the Apple Paper Plate. (numeracy, fine motor skills)

    Use pipe cleaner as a safe needle for children. For young toddlers, let them thread through any holes they wish. For older toddlers who knows their numbers, challenge them to thread the yarn through the holes according to the number sequence.

    Apple sewing activity for kids

    9. Letter A Apple Trees Board (literacy, fine motor skills)

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    10. Apple Tree Counting Cards (numeracy, fine motor skills)

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    11. Apple & Caterpillar Letter Matching Activity (language)

    apple theme letter activity

    Apple Learning Activities for Preschoolers (3 to 6 Years Old)

    1. Pick the Apples Addition and Subtraction Board (numeracy, fine motor skills)

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    2. Apple Tree Grid Reading (numeracy, fine motor skills)

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    3. Divide the apples among the number of people on each card. I provided 12 pouch caps and cards with 2, 3, 4 and 6 people. (numeracy)

    Apple theme math division activity

    4. Thread the pipe cleaner caterpillar and yarn through the Apple Paper Plate according to the number sequence. (numeracy, fine motor skills)

    apple theme sewing activity for kids

    5. Apple Tree Symmetry (numeracy, fine motor skill)

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    6. Apple & Caterpillar Letter Matching Activity (language)

    apple letter matching activity for preschoolers

    7. Anatomy of an apple (discovery of the world)

    We talked about how there are many kind of apples. I invited my son to create his own apple and name it.

    apple anatomy activity for kids

    8. Apple and Worm Number Sequences (numeracy, fine motor skills)

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    More Apple-Theme Resources for You:

    • 10 Fun and Easy Fall Theme Preschool Activities
    • Pinterest board: Fall/ Autumn Theme
    • Focus Books: 10 Apples Up On Top! by Theo Lesieg, Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington and Apples by Gail Gibbons

    More apples theme learning activities:

    • Balance the Apples Steam Activity by Days with Grey
    • Cardboard Apple Weaving by Hello, Wonderful
    • 40 Apple Crafts for Kids by Buggy and Buddy
    Apples theme learning activities & shelf

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    Fynn is a Math and Science teacher from Singapore, author of The Happy Learning Book for Siblings and founder of Happy Tot Shelf. She helps parents enjoy home learning with their children through her highly popular kids' activity membership, The Happy Learners' Club. Fynn has been featured in various newspapers, websites and on radio shows as an expert in early childhood learning and creative hands-on learning ideas.

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    1. Eunjin Mun says

      January 04, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      I have a 31 months old boy I love you learn from yours

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    2. Pie says

      May 28, 2023 at 5:57 am

      I like your idea of using recyclable materials. Very easy to prepare. I do prefer DIY learning materials. Thank you for sharing.

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    3. Amaka Mark says

      January 12, 2024 at 2:28 am

      Love your post

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