Try this apple name activity during your next kindergarten or preschool apple theme. You can use the free printable apple letters to make more than names, too.
Below I share multiple ways to create an apple-themed name activity. The mix of literacy with art and crafts really engages the kids. Plus, the use of their names and images makes this a very interesting, personal activity.
These name ideas are perfect for extending the book Ten Apples Up On Top, if that’s a book your students enjoy.
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We made apple names two different ways. Both of them let kids practice various early learning skills like:
I’ll share what we did for each apple name activity below, as well as a few other ways to use the printable apple letters.
Here’s what we used for both of the apple name activities (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post):
You don’t have to use the exact same materials we did. Feel free to make adjustments based on what you already have on-hand.
Now let’s jump into both of the apple name activities. You can choose to do just one, or try both of them with the kids. The activities are different enough that the kids got a kick out of trying both.
Prep the letter apples. I printed out my own letter apples, but there are other ways to make them – letters could be handwritten on apple die-cuts or hand-cut apples. It doesn’t have to be anything super fancy!
Once the letter apples are ready, I’d suggest laminating them. They’ll hold up through repeated uses this way (I know this from personal experience)! Do the same with a drawing or photo of the child(ren).
For this activity, use a pocket chart, a large piece of paper, a piece of cardboard, or just the kitchen table. Encourage the kiddo to make her name from left to right first. Then help her stack her name vertically, with the first letter apple up on top and placing each subsequent letter below. At the bottom of her name, she can add the photo or drawing of herself!
In the classroom, this apple name activity is perfect at a pocket chart. Leave the laminated photos of the kiddos, along with the letter apples, nearby. During circle time or center time, the children can practice making their names and their friends’ names!
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Of course you can use apple stamping art to make a fun apple name activity for the kids.
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Let the child delve into apple print making. He may want to create and explore this concept for a while, and that’s just fine! Once he’s satisfied that exploration, have him make one apple print for each letter of his name.
When the apple prints are dried, cut them out and write a letter on each. Depending on the child, he can help with this process too!
Then set up the apple name activity activity just like the first one. Again, this activity would work well at home or in the classroom!
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Of course, you can combine both of the above activities! Make the apple letters as I described earlier. Then challenge the children to
For this, combine the letter apples from the two previous activities. Depending on the child, this activity could be done in different ways:
Which apple name activity would your kids like the most? If you try it out, I’d love to see pictures of the process over on Fun-A-Day’s Facebook page!
Of course, you don’t have to use the apple letters just with an apple name activity. There are almost countless ways to use the letters. Here are a few ideas:
How will YOU use the printable apple letters with the kids?
Did your students love this apple name activity? If you’re on the hunt for even more apple themed activities, I’ve got you covered. Click on the links below:
There are so many engaging apple ideas out there. What are some of your favorites to do with the kids?
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