Back To School Apple Crafts

Last Updated on August 31, 2026 by Masha Eretnova

Back to school season is always more fun with a few cute apple crafts to enjoy. I wanted to put together some easy ideas that kids can make, decorate, and proudly show off at home or in the classroom.

There are so many sweet ways to turn the classic apple theme into a fun craft project. These simple and colorful ideas can make school themed craft time feel a little more exciting.

Apple Harvest Fine Motor Activity

This apple harvest playdough tree is a fun back-to-school activity that gets little hands practicing pincer grip and counting as they “pick” red button apples with tweezers. It’s an easy fall-themed fine motor station perfect for a classroom center or a quiet activity at home.

Apple Wreath For Teachers

A wire wreath form and red loopy yarn come together as a cute apple decoration. Kids can help find a stick for the stem and choose letters for their teacher’s name. In just 15 minutes, it is ready to hang on a classroom door for back-to-school season.

Paper Plate Apple Basket

This paper plate apple basket takes about 30 minutes and is easy for kids of all ages. Kids can practice painting, cutting, gluing, and counting while filling the basket with colorful apples. It is a fun back-to-school craft for the classroom or at home.

Free Printable Apple Craft

A little apple project can make school or fall lessons feel more fun for young kids. With the free printable, they can trace the word apple, color the picture, cut the pieces, and glue everything together. It’s a simple activity for preschool, pre-k, letter A practice, apple themes, or teacher appreciation.

“About Me” Apple Craft

This cute apple card is a fun way for kids to introduce themselves to a new teacher. They can add a photo and share a few things about themselves inside the card. It’s a sweet and simple back-to-school craft that kids will enjoy making.

Popsicle Stick Apple Craft

Kids will have so much fun turning simple popsicle sticks into this cute little apple. The bright red color and sweet apple shape make it a cheerful craft to create and show off. It’s an easy back-to-school activity that gives kids a happy “I made this!” moment.

Easy Apple Suncatcher Craft

A sunny window is the perfect place to show off this sweet apple craft. Kids can enjoy filling the apple with colorful tissue paper and seeing how bright it looks in the light. The finished suncatcher adds a happy little touch to back-to-school decorating.

Back To School Apple Name Craft

A name craft gives each child a fun way to see and spell their own name on the first day of school. They can color the template, add letter stickers, and practice matching the letters in the right order. It’s a simple back-to-school activity for name recognition, fine motor practice, desks, cubbies, or classroom displays.