Starting a new school year is a time of excitement, fresh beginnings, and wonder—especially for kids. Parents, teachers, and guardians alike are always looking for creative ways to commemorate this special time. One delightful way to capture the memories of your child’s academic milestones is by creating a sentimental craft that they’ll treasure for years to come.
Enter today’s Apple Handprint Keepsake craft idea! This fun, simple project is perfect for kids of all ages and makes for a wonderful keepsake to remember how small their hands once were. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to keep them busy while sparking their creativity.
Please note that the provided printable is for personal use only. Feel free to print as many copies as you need for your family or classroom, but please don’t sell or redistribute the file. If you’d like to share the craft, send friends over to Glued To My Crafts so they can grab their own copy.
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To complete this “first day of school” apple craft idea, all you need to do is print out the provided file on WHITE cardstock paper. Help kids color/decorate the apple design however they like. They can use crayons, markers etc.
From there, kids will add their handprint “leaf” to the complete the design.
And that’s it! It’s doesn’t get any easier than this! This handprint back to school apple keepsake craft can happen within minutes and I sure hope you give it a try today!
