Get in the fall spirit with this fun popsicle stick apple craft! It’s a great way to teach kids about the letter A!
“A” is for Apple Craft Idea
“A” is for apple and this latest popsicle stick kids craft from us, is the PERFECT activity to reinforce that idea!
With back-to-school season just around the corner, today I’m sharing another kid friendly activity that is SUPER simple for kids and adults of all ages to pull together to celebrate the moment in time! Plus, you can always throw in a lesson or two along the way – hint hint!
This Popsicle Stick “A” shaped Apple has a back-to-school theme, as well as a fall theme {it’s never too early to plan!} And it’s just that – an “A” shape made out of wood popsicle sticks that we then turned into an apple with cardstock paper & paint! Sounds super fun – right?!
Now are you ready to make it happen in your craft space? Well then – let’s grab our craft supplies and get to the step-by-step red apple craft tutorial below! I just know you are going to rock this apple craft idea!
Happy crafting, my dear friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your apple inspired craft creations with us! You can find us on Instagram these days for easy tagging! I can’t wait to see how awesome your delicious RED and GREEN pieces turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
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Keep your kids entertained and productive with this easy and fun popsicle stick apple craft! You can make it RED or GREEN!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 2 per craft
- Mini Popsicle Sticks – 1 per craft
- School Glue
- Red Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Marker
Directions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like an “A.” Two jumbo popsicle sticks on the outside and the mini in the center to create the letter shape.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each apple craft you want to make today.
- Now it’s time for the paint! Simply have children paint the front of their popsicle stick design completely red. Set aside.
- Next grab your cardstock. Cut out a stem from the brown, a leaf from the green and a triangle from the white for the center of the apple.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Apple – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well drawing on some “seeds” in the center of the popsicle stick design.
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
Book Pairing Ideas:
Looking for the perfect reads to complement our latest craft tutorial? Here are some book suggestions that pair beautifully with your creative journey! Dive into these titles and let your imagination flow while you craft. Happy reading and crafting!
- Sour Apple by Linda Liu
- Little Naturalists: Johnny Appleseed by Kate Coombs
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship by Edward Hemingway
- Apple Countdown by Joan Holub
- Halloween in the Orchard by Phyllis Alsdurf
- The Biggest Apple Ever by Steven Kroll
- How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman
- Winston and the Missing Apples by Simply Country Ranch
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If you loved today’s popsicle stick “A” is for apple craft idea and you are by chance looking for even MORE “back to school” themed crafts, be sure to check out these posts listed below:
- Tissue Paper Apple
- Puffy Paint Caramel Apple
- Ruler Frame Decoration
- Paper Plate Candy Apples
- Cupcake Liner Apple Cards
- Paper Bowl Apple
- Apple Stamped Flower
- Back To School Keepsake
Popsicle Stick "A" is for Apple Craft
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like an "A." Two jumbo popsicle sticks on the outside and the mini in the center to create the letter shape.2 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks, 1 Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each apple craft you want to make today.
- Now it's time for the paint! Simply have children paint the front of their popsicle stick design completely red. Set aside.Craft Paint
- Next grab your cardstock. Cut out a stem from the brown, a leaf from the green and a triangle from the white for the center of the apple.Cardstock Paper
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Apple kid craft – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well drawing on some "seeds" in the center of the popsicle stick design.Sharpie Paint Pens
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
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