Apple Activities for Toddlers
Updated: 6 hours ago
Apples are a perfect first science topic for little kids. They can hold one, cut it open, taste it, stamp with it and watch it change when it cooks. These activities turn one bag of apples into a whole week of learning.
Everything below goes with Episode 2 of Sprocket & Sprout. Do a little each day, or pick the ones that fit your week.
Watch
Episode 2: Apples. The full episode.
Up, Down, All Around!. This week's song.
Snacks
Apple Pie Parfait. Tastes like apple pie, takes five minutes and needs no baking.
Homemade Applesauce. A first cooking project: wash, add, stir and mash.
Apple Pie in a Cup. Warm cinnamon apples with a crunchy crumble on top.
Projects
Build an Apple Tree. Build a tree that can stand up on its own and hold apples.
Apple Stamping. Dip apple halves in paint and print them. Cut one the other way to find a hidden star.
Books
How Do Apples Grow? by Jill McDonald. A sturdy board book that explains where apples come from. Get the book on Amazon
Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington. Follow a busy farmer from the orchard to the market. Get the book on Amazon
The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. One backyard apple tree through a whole year, ending with pie. Get the book on Amazon
Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins. A counting book and a farm book in one. Get the book on Amazon
Talk about it
Talk About It: Will an Apple Float?. Guess first, then test: will it sink or float?
Talk About It: Colors of Apples. Apples aren't just red. They come in red, green, yellow and even pink.
Free printables
Apple Life Cycle (free PDF). Seed, sprout, tree in bloom, apple: name the pictures and put them in order.
Finish the Apple Pattern (free PDF). Color the apples to finish red-green patterns, then make your own.
Looking for more? See all our free printables.
Letter and number of the week
This week's letter is B and the number is 2. See Letter B Activities for Toddlers and Number 2 Activities for Toddlers.
Keep going
The supplies we used are in our Week 2 Amazon list. Browse every Week 2 post, see all the weeks, or get the free Passport and collect a stamp for each week you finish.
Every child is different. Please use your own judgment about what's safe and right for your family. Always supervise children during activities and while eating, and adjust foods for allergies, dietary needs and your child's age and chewing ability. Sprocket & Sprout shares these ideas for fun and learning only. We are not responsible for any injury, allergic reaction, damage or mess that may result from trying them. This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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