Fall is a great time to do some fun crafts with the kids, and this yarn apple craft is a perfect project for little ones.

This fun craft allows kids to paint, cut, glue, and wrap – all activities that are great for fine motor practice.

Plus, it’s a lot of fun for the kids to see the finished product hanging on the fridge. So gather up some supplies and get ready to have some crafting fun with the kids!

Also, be sure to look through all of our apple activities for more ideas.

Apple Yarn Craft

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Supplies

• Thin cardboard from cereal or tissue box
• Paint (we used acrylic paint)
• Paintbrush
• Yarn
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Tape
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Apple template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the apple template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this apple to life!

Place the apple template on the cardboard, trace it, and cut it out. Paint the apple in 1-2 thin coats of green or red paint. Let dry completely before moving on.

First, guide your child to glue the stem to the top and back of the apple shape.

Next, help your child to tape one end of the yarn to the back of the apple.

Wrap the yarn around the apple in all directions as much or as little as your child wants.

When they’re done, tape the other end of the yarn to the back of the apple and cut off the yarn.

Flip the apple to the front side and glue the eyes near the top of the apple.

Create the apple’s mouth by gluing the tongue to the mouth. Trim off any excess paper.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the mouth in the middle of the apple, just below the mouth.

Be sure to check out our fall crafts for kids while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

Cute Apple Popsicle Stick Craft

Fall Ideas For Kids

School is back in session and that means it’s time to start planning fall unit studies! Unit studies are a great way to incorporate various subjects into one project or theme.

They’re perfect for school, homeschooling, or even just for fun! There are so many fun activities, books, and crafts that go along with the season. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

Children’s Books For Fall

What better way to start the fall season than by reading some fun, fall-themed books with your kids? Not only is reading a great way to spend time with your children, but it also has a number of benefits for their development.

Reading aloud to children helps to develop their language skills, improve their literacy skills, and increase their attention span. Additionally, reading together can foster a love of learning in children and instill a sense of joy in the act of reading itself!

Next time you’re looking for fun storytime activities with your little one, grab a book from your shelf and read to them! Below are some of the top fall-themed books for kids.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves: The mischievous old lady swallowed a handful of leaves! Her tummy started to rumble. So she swallowed some more items. Then, even more. But as her stomach grew full, the leaves began to poke out through her mouth… when suddenly – poofffff! – it turned into a scarecrow!

Pete The Cat Falling For Autumn: Pete is not a fan of fall. But he decides to do some detective work and finds out that there are many things about this season he loves, like corn mazes, hayrides, wearing scarves, and apple picking! This story helps kids learn that even though they might not love every season of the year, there are still good parts to each one.

We’re Going On A Leaf Hunt: The seasons are changing, the days are getting shorter, and children everywhere are starting to make plans for their favorite outdoor adventures – and what could be more fun than a Leaf Hunt?!

Fall Art & Crafts For Kids

Fall is a great time to for kids to get crafty! Not only are the colors and textures of leaves and pumpkins perfect for art projects, but the cooler weather makes it more comfortable to spend time indoors.

Try this quick Tissue Paper Apple Craft!

And there are so many benefits to crafting with your kids. It’s a great opportunity to bond and spend quality time together. It also helps to improve fine motor skills, stimulate creativity, and encourage problem solving.

So next time you’re planning your children’s unit study, be sure to add some of these fun fall crafts into the mix!

Owl Art For Kids – Fall is a great time to introduce kids to watercolors with this easy owl project. The colorful leaves and autumn scenery provide a beautiful backdrop for their paintings. This project is perfect for kids of all ages, and it’s a great way to get them excited about painting with watercolors.

Paper Bag Apple Craft – It’s fall, which means it’s time for apple picking! This apple craft is the perfect way for kids to pretend they’re at the apple orchard. Just grab some brown paper bags, paper, and a few other supplies, and you’re ready to go.

Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft – Fall is the time of year for pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and of course, pumpkins! This pumpkin craft is the perfect way to get your little ones into the fall spirit. Not only is it cute and festive, but it’s also a great way to work on hand-eye coordination through painting, cutting, and gluing.

Handprint Acorn Craft – Fall is a great time to go on nature walks and explore the changing leaves and acorns. When you want to bring the outdoors inside, this paper handprint acorn craft is a fun and easy way for kids to make their own keepsake of fall.

Fall Activities For Kids

Autumn is a wonderful time of year, and these fall pattern block mats are the perfect way for kids to celebrate the season.

Pattern blocks are a great way to develop fine motor skills, and these fall pattern block mats feature a variety of fall-themed designs. Whether your child is working on an autumn tree or a pumpkin patch, they’ll be improving their hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. And they’ll have fun doing it!

Scarecrows are a fun fall icon, and these printable scarecrow worksheets for kids are a great way to get kids excited about the autumn season. These worksheets help kids with scissor practice and fine motor skills, plus handwriting and letter recognition. And best of all, they’re free!

These fall color by sight word printables are a great way for kids to learn their sight words while having fun. Each printable has a different list of sight words, and kids can color the pictures by the words. The printables are also great for review, as kids can keep coloring them until they know all the words.

These fall tracing worksheets are perfect for younger kids! They’re a pre-writing activity that helps them develop the fine motor skills needed for writing. Your little ones will have so much fun tracing the patterns on the autumnal leaves, and you’ll love watching their skills grow!

Try this Paper Bag Apple Craft!

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