Planning an apple-themed week? Here’s a peek at some of my class’s favorite apple activities — from math to crafts — that kept my K-1 students engaged all week long. And yes, I finally joined the Apple Week club… and loved every second of it!
If you’re looking for a completely done-for-you Johnny Appleseed lesson plan, Lucky Little Learners has you covered! Also, grab a free Apple Week printable pack at the bottom of this post!
1. Apple-Themed Movement Song
We kicked things off with a catchy YouTube favorite from The Learning Station. It was perfect for morning meeting or a brain break. My students were dancing, clapping, and fully engaged.
Tip: Use this during transitions to refocus your class.
2. Simple Apple Science Activity
We made predictions: Will it sink or float?
Each student made a guess, and then we tested different apples in water.
Class moment to remember? The cheers when an apple popped back to the surface!
3. Apple Math Fun
Each student brought in an apple, and we used them to:
- Sort by color
- Graph the class’s favorites
- Measure how many apples tall we were
Best part: My class loved measuring me with their apples!
We were all VERY excited when we got to measure the teacher with our apples!
4. Apple Vocabulary + Anchor Chart
We learned the parts of an apple and created a quick anchor chart together:
- Skin
- Stem
- Seeds
- Core
- Flesh
Extension: Add a labeling worksheet to your writing center.
5. Easy Apple Craft (with Display Instructions!)
This low-prep apple craft made a great hands-on art activity AND a bulletin board display.
Materials:
- Red paper plates
- White, black, green, and blue construction paper
- Scissors and glue
Steps:
- Cut curves from each side of the red plate to make the “core.”
- Glue a white paper strip in the center.
- Add black paper “seeds.”
- Top with green paper “leaves.”
- Mount on blue paper for contrast.
Display Tip: Arrange the apples around a title like “Sweet Work from an Apple-icious Class!”
6. Apple Bulletin Board
Our finished crafts made the perfect hallway display!
7. Free Apple Week Printables
Want to try Apple Week in your class without the overwhelm?
Get a small pack of FREE apple activities that include:
- Labeling worksheet
- Apple graphing mat
- Mini reader
- Craft template
Love freebies and want to sample more? Head over here to check out our freebie of the week!
